Barnett Conference Room Reservation Request

Room capacity is 14 seats at the table and eight chairs along the window wall.

The conference room is housing an art exhibit on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Restrictions to protect the art include:

  • Seating is only allowed at the table or along the window wall. Chairs should not be pushed against the walls. Do not lean on the walls.
  • Users must not touch, brush up against or lean on any of the art.
  • Users must turn off the lights and close both doors following use of the room.
Meeting Information

Terms of Usage:

* The president’s staff are not responsible for food/beverage deliveries, setup or cleanup, or OIT requests.

* No food is allowed on the credenza in the conference room. Users will need to setup a table in the corridor outside the room for food service.

* Only bottled water may be placed on the credenza. All other beverages must be on the table in the corridor.

* The conference room and corridor must be cleaned/cleared of trash, food and service items within 30 minutes of the meeting’s conclusion. Trash should be placed in the kitchen off of the south hallway (the kitchen next to the bathrooms on the fourth floor).

* Users must contact the OIT Help Desk (help@rice.edu) regarding the use of A/V equipment. OIT requests that you contact them at least one week prior to your event. If you wait until the day of your event and there is a problem with the equipment, OIT may not be able to send a tech.

* Users are responsible for contacting custodial service for any spilled or dropped food that needs to be cleaned up.

* Because the area outside the conference room is a work area, conference room doors should remain closed at all times. Guests should be mindful of noise levels when gathering outside the conference room.

If at all possible, reservations will be confirmed within the same business day.

Terms of Usage:

  • The President’s staff are not responsible for food/beverage deliveries, set-up or clean-up, or OIT requests.
  • No food is allowed on the credenza in the conference room.  Users will need to set-up a table in the corridor outside the Barnett for food service.
  • Only bottled water may be placed on the credenza.  All other beverages must be on the table in the corridor.
  • The conference room and corridor must be cleaned/cleared of trash, food, and service items within 30 minutes of the meeting’s conclusion.  Trash should be placed in the kitchen off of the south hallway (the kitchen next to the bathrooms on the 4th floor).
  • Users must contact the OIT Help Desk (help@rice.edu) regarding the use of A/V equipment.  OIT requests that you contact them at least 1 week prior to your event.  If you wait until the day of your event and there is a problem with the equipment, OIT may not be able to send a tech.
  • Users are responsible for contacting custodial service for any spilled or dropped food that needs to be cleaned up.
  • Because the area outside the conference room is a work area, conference room doors should remain closed at all times.  Guests should be mindful of noise levels when gathering outside the conference room.

Reservations will be confirmed within the same business day if at all possible. 

Office of President

Campus Location

Allen Center, Suite 440
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005

Mailing Address

Office of the President–MS 1
Rice University
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892

Contact Information

713-348-4500
president@rice.edu