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About Kate Buchanan Room
The Kate Buchanan Room is a large multipurpose venue located in the University Center, UC 225, on the second floor of the campus building at 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521. This flexible space accommodates events with seating configurations ranging from approximately 150 to 280 guests, depending on how the room is set up. It’s ideal for conferences, lectures, performances, workshops, and community gatherings where a customizable layout matters.
Whether you’re planning a formal presentation, a community event, or a performance, the Kate Buchanan Room offers an adaptable setting. There isn’t a fixed seating chart—the layout changes to fit the needs of your event, so you can work with on-site staff to optimize sightlines and acoustics.
We’ve got you covered with practical notes on parking, transportation, and nearby accommodations and dining to help you secure the right logistics for your attendees.
Parking on campus is limited, so plan ahead. On-site parking details vary by event and permit availability. Regional transit options (Humboldt Transit Authority – RTS/AMRTS) provide local bus service to Arcata, with bus uploads common near campus events, making it easier for attendees to arrive without a car.
For attendees traveling from out of town, several nearby hotels offer convenient stays close to the UC Arcata campus. Options include Best Western Arcata Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata, Hotel Arcata, and Comfort Inn Arcata, all within a short drive of the campus. We can connect you with accommodations and dining options to keep your event planning simple and straightforward.
If you need recommendations for nearby dining or other services, we can point you toward trusted options to keep your event logistics efficient and stress-free.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Kate Buchanan Room is in the University Center, UC 225, on the second floor of the campus building at 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521.
- Capacity and type: Large Multipurpose Room with a flexible seating capacity of 150–280, depending on configuration.
- Seating chart: No fixed seating chart; configurations vary to fit events (the space is described as a large multipurpose room).
- Parking: Campus parking is limited; daily permits are $3.50 and meters are available; visitor parking guidance is provided by Humboldt’s Parking & Transportation office.
- Transit: Regional transit options include Humboldt Transit (RTS/AMRTS) with local bus service to Arcata; bus drop-off is common near campus events.
- Nearby hotels: Hotel options include Best Western Arcata Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata, Hotel Arcata, and Comfort Inn Arcata, all within a short drive of campus.