At Pittsburg State University, the Overman Student Center offers a variety of rooms and spaces available for reservation by students, faculty, and staff. Whether you’re planning a meeting, hosting an event, or just need a space for a short gathering, the OSC has options to fit your needs — big or small, for an hour or for the whole day. We’re glad you’ve chosen the Student Center to host your event, and we look forward to helping make it a success! To reserve a room go to the event calendar!
For any additional concerns, please contact Barb Barto - Operations Coordinator
Reservation Procedures
Reservations are taken from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
To make a reservation E-mail Barbara Barto, or call us at (620) 235-4791, or stop by the Overman Student Center Administrative Offices. If your reservation is a major event, please schedule an appointment with the Scheduling Coordinator and the Catering Manager to discuss your needs.
For all non-PSU affiliated groups or individuals the following reservation policy applies:
Reservations may be made only 4 months in advance for space in the Overman Student for dates between August 15 through October 31st and April 1 through April 30th. All other dates that do not fall within the prior time frame can be reserved a maximum of one year in advance.
Your reservation remains tentative until you provide us with all set-up information and obtain necessary approvals. All reservations are subject to Overman Student Center operating and rental policies as described in this guide.
To ensure first choices and equipment needs, make your reservations early. Reservations are subject to space, room, and equipment availability. Whenever possible, observe the following guidelines:
If you must cancel, please let us know as soon as possible so your space will be available for another group’s use. Cancellations within 48 hours of the event may result in a fee to the user, as result of expense to date.
Catering Services
The Overman Student Center’s Food Service is capable of providing a wide variety of catering service, from simple refreshments to large banquets. Arrangements for catering can be made through Aladdin Campus Dining.
Ethnic Food
Aladdin Campus Dining is committed to assisting our student organizations and departments in having the most successful events possible.
Any organization requiring a special menu not normally used in day-to-day catering must submit a request with Aladdin Campus Dining.
Audio Visual and Other Special Equipment
Conference rooms at the Overman Student Center come equipped with a video projector and recessed screen, as well as a white board. Two portable video projector are available for other areas of the building. Laptop computers with either Windows or Macintosh are available for use as well. All equipment is available on a first reserve basis. All meeting rooms are wi-fi and have Ethernet connections.
Other Equipment
The OSC has available for use: Conference Phone (any long distance charges will be billed to the using group), DVD/VCR combo players, Overhead Transparency Projector, a large White Board, ropes and stanchions. When making reservation arrangements please indicate whether your organization will need to make use of this equipment.
General Policies Governing the use of Student Center Facilities
Timmons Chapel
A quite place for Mediation, Solitude & Worship and also provides a beautiful setting for a small wedding. You must be affiliated with Pittsburg State University in some way to use the chapel.; A current student, alumni or employee of the university. There is no fee to use the chapel, unless damages are incurred. It will hold approximately 100 people and is located at 409 E. Ford Street, Pittsburg, KS.
To make a reservation, please call the scheduling office in the Overman Student Center at 620-235-4791.
The Oval
Located in the heart of campus and is the main hub for students crossing from building to building for classes. Great spot on campus to interact face-to-face with students!
Fees
To make a reservation, please call the scheduling office in the Overman Student Center at 620-235-4791.
Gorilla Village
Gorilla Village encompases sevaral structures east of Carnie Smith Stadium, including the Gazebo, the East Shelter (the shelter closest to the brown parking lot), and the West Shelter (the shelter closest to the stadium).
Lindburg Plaza
Lindburg Plaza is located just outside of Gibson Dining Hall.
Cleveland Plaza
Cleveland Plaza is located outside on the west end of Overman Student Center.
Governors Room
The Governors Room is a multi-purpose space that can be used for lectures accommodating up to 120, banquets of approximately 80 and other functions as requested.
Amenities include:
Multipurpose Room Fees
To make a reservation, please call the scheduling office at 620-235-4791.
Ballroom - per section
At a little over 9,000 square feet the C&G Ballroom is a multi-purpose space divisible into three separate soundproof sections. One, two or all three sections may be reserved for a variety of functions. Banquets, lectures, workshops are just some programs that can take place.
Amenities include:
Multipurpose Room Fees
To make a reservation, please call the scheduling office at 620-235-4791.

Ballroom (A, B, and C)
At a little over 9,000 square feet the C&G Ballroom is a multi-purpose space divisible into three separate soundproof sections. One, two or all three sections may be reserved for a variety of functions. Banquets, lectures, workshops are just some programs that can take place.
Amenities include:
Multipurpose Room Fees
To make a reservation, please call the scheduling office at 620-235-4791.
Sunflower
The Sunflower Room is a multi-purpose space that can be used for lectures accommodating up to 144, banquets for approximately 80 and other functions as requested.
Amenities include:
Multipurpose Room Fees
To make a reservation, please call the scheduling office at 620-235-4791.
Meadowlark
All of the Overman Student Center meeting rooms are equipped with either a flat panel monitor or fixed projector/screen set up.
Seating
Fixed Block of tables, seats 24
Meeting Room Fees
To make a reservation, please call the scheduling office at 620-235-4791.
Prairie
All of the Overman Student Center meeting rooms are equipped with either a flat panel monitor or fixed projector/screen set up.
Seating
Fixed Block, seats 22
Meeting Room Fees
To make a reservation, please call the scheduling office at 620-235-4791.
Heritage
The Heritage Lounge is an upscale area that is designed to host receptions only.
The room comes furnished with lounge furniture along with a baby-grand piano.
Some additional folding chairs may be added if needed.
Meeting Room Fees
To make a reservation, please call the scheduling office at 620-235-4791.
Heartland
All of the Overman Student Center meeting rooms are equipped with either a flat panel monitor or fixed projector/screen set up.
Seating
Conference Table, seats 10
Meeting Room Fees
To make a reservation, please call the scheduling office at 620-235-4791.
Sunset A
All of the Overman Student Center meeting rooms are equipped with either a flat panel monitor or fixed projector/screen set up.
Seating
Conference Table, seats 8
Meeting Room Fees
To make a reservation, please call the scheduling office at 620-235-4791.
Sunset B
All of the Overman Student Center meeting rooms are equipped with either a flat panel monitor or fixed projector/screen set up.
Seating
Conference Table, seats 8
Meeting Room Fees
Kansas 1, 2, 3, 4
All of the Overman Student Center meeting rooms are equipped with either a flat panel monitor or fixed projector/screen set up.
Seating
Meeting Room Fees
To make a reservation, please call the scheduling office at 620-235-4791.
Balkans
All of the Overman Student Center meeting rooms are equipped with either a flat panel monitor or fixed projector/screen set up.
Seating
Conference Table, seats 14
Meeting Room Fees
To make a reservation, please call the scheduling office at 620-235-4791.
Cottonwood
All of the Overman Student Center meeting rooms are equipped with either a flat panel monitor or fixed projector/screen set up.
Seating
Conference Table, seats 12
Meeting Room Fees
To make a reservation, please call the scheduling office at 620-235-4791.