ted on the University of Portland campus, Buckley Center Auditorium has been serving staff, students, and the local community for over 50 years. The auditorium was built in 1969, but having been founded in 1901, the university itself has over 120 years of history. Buckley Center is also home to the School of Nursing and comes equipped with a state-of-the-art simulation lab for students to get some hands-on experience.
Background on Buckley Center Auditorium
When the 1960s came around, the university invested millions of dollars into the construction of new buildings on campus. Along with the Buckley Center Auditorium, several new student residencies were built as well as a new library. Thanks to these new additions, the university was transformed into a fully-fledged campus.
What can you do at Buckley Center Auditorium?
Buckley Center Auditorium events include speeches, conferences, and live music performances. Throughout the year, students put on theater productions, whether for their studies or as an extracurricular activity, and the public is welcome to watch them.
This season, the venue is also hosting a series of spellbinding Candlelight concerts. The soothing sounds of live music will fill this magnificent setting which will be made even more magical thanks to the flicker of thousands of twinkling candles.
FAQs
Is the University of Portland public?
It is a private institution. The university has truly made a name for itself as one of the top universities in Oregon.
Where to park when attending an event at Buckley Center?
Visitors can park in the main parking lot in any space that is not marked as reserved.
How many seats are there at Buckley Center Auditorium?
Photos of Buckley Center Auditorium almost don’t do the space justice; the hall has fantastic acoustics and can seat up to 300 people, making it the perfect spot to host conferences, panel discussions, award ceremonies, and more.
The university is located in the University Park neighborhood near St Johns, and you can find the auditorium on campus between Clark Library and Swindells Hall. There are multiple bus stops right off campus that connect the university to the city, or you could get on the MAX Yellow Line.
Over the years, Candlelight has been gracing several incredible venues in Portland with breathtaking live music and the enchanting glow from a sea of candles. Whether you experience these concerts with your friends, family, significant other, or all by yourself, these magical evenings of music and light make for the perfect evening plan.