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The Marnix E. Heersink Conference Center

The Marnix E. Heersink Conference Center

FAQ

  • How do I give video presentations?

    All rooms have two options:

    1. Log into the Lectern PC with your Blazer ID and password.
    2. Clickshare for a faster set up download the app on your laptop before your reservation. Download the Clickshare App opens a new website.

    Room 102 also has an HDMI option.

  • Do the conference rooms have video conferencing capabilities?

    Currently the conference center rooms do not have built-in technology for video conferencing. You may bring a laptop with a camera to connect or request to use our Meeting Owl (subject to availability, must be requested prior to reservation).

  • Is audio and video support included with my reservation?

    While the conference rooms are set up to be user-friendly, we do not offer in house IT services. If you would like to schedule support (recommended for Room 102), contact Ken “Scott” Carson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Walton “Walt” H Creel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at UAB Desktop support.

  • What if I want a set up other than classroom?

    You can hire an approved mover or you can move furniture yourself. Remember that furniture must be returned to classroom set-up by the end of your reservation. No furniture may be removed from the rooms without conference center staff approval.

    Approved Movers

    • Blaze Two: Eric Sullivan, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Armstrong: Jim Haberstroh (205) 966-3067, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Lambert Moving Systems: Buff Davison (205) 847-1117, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Where can people park when coming to the Heersink Conference Center?

    For more information about parking options, contact UAB Transportation at (205) 934-3513 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or UAB Hilton (205) 933-9000.

  • How can non-UAB attendees get into the building?
    • Meet attendees at the door and escort to the reserved space.
    • You may request the 7th Ave door only to be unlocked by placing an online service request with UAB Physical Security opens a new website.
      • For short events only, submit a request for the beginning of the event, not the entire length. (Example: for an 8 a.m. meeting, unlock doors from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The door must be monitored by requester.)
      • All-day events should request doors be unlocked from the beginning of the event until start of the last session. You must have on-site UAB security while doors are unlocked.
      • Do not include set-up or clean-up in times.
  • Do you have easels for poster sessions?

    The Conference Center does not but faculty, departments, and other UAB staff may check out easels opens a new website from UAB Service Learning & Undergraduate Research.

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