Karl Anatol Center - Conference Rooms

The Anatol Center is available for Faculty and Staff of Academic and Faculty Affairs ONLY.

  • During the summer months (June and July), other campus areas may reserve the Anatol Center IF available. However, Academic Affairs will still get first priority. 
  • NEW POLICY as of November 2023: Online reservation form must be submitted at least a minimum of 10 working days in advance.

Venue Information

  • The Anatol Center has two rooms available for reservations: Original Conference Room and Patio Conference Center (to reserve both rooms you must have a minimum of 100 attendees) 
    • Original Conference Room:
      • Entrance is INSIDE Academic Services (AS) Building, room 119. 
    • Patio Conference Center:
      • Entrance is OUTSIDEAcademic Services (AS) Building, room 121. Entrance is through the gate and the patio in between the McIntosh Humanities Building. 
  • Key pick up & drop off hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm, Brotman Hall 303. Failure to return the key on time may result in your department being charged for key replacement, which is up to $1,000.
  • Phone: 562.985.4128
  • Email: AE-AnatolCenter-AS119@csulb.edu

  • Policy and Guidelines (PDF) 

    Outlook Calendar Room Availability: In Outlook desktop version, open the calendar, select "Open Calendar", select "Room List", then select "AE-AnatolCenter-AS-119". You will then be able to see availability for all dates and times. If you need any assistant, please contact us at AE-AnatolCenter-AS119@csulb.edu.

  • Organizers are responsible for confirming attendees are in compliance with current campus guidelines regarding Covid-19 safety precautions

When requesting the Anatol Center, please note (updated as of May 2023):

  • Please be advised: Academic Senate regularly scheduled meetings have preferential reservations throughout the academic year.
  • The Anatol Center is available for Academic Affairs faculty and staff use only. 
  • Requests will not be processed more than 90 days before the event date.
  • NEW POLICY as of November 2023: Online reservation form must be submitted at least a minimum of 10 working days in advance. 
  • Maximum time allowed for reservation including room set-up and break-down is 5 hours. NO events may go longer than 5 hours unless you receive written notice of approval via email by the Anatol Center, AE-AnatolCenter-AS119@csulb.edu.
  • No more than 3 meetings/events will be scheduled in the same day. 
  • Fees:
    • CANCELLATION FEE - $75.00 fee will be applied for cancellations made less than three business days in advance or for failure to use the facility.
    • Cleaning Fee:

      • As a service to faculty, staff and students, there is no rental fee for the Anatol Center. As a community, we depend on you and your guests to be responsible when occupying the Center, keeping the rooms clean, and leaving the Center in same condition, if not better, for the next guests. However, if applicable, there is a cleaning fee of $250 per hour for damages to the rooms (carpet stains, etc.) and the current replacement costs for damaged or lost equipment and keys. One officially warning will be sent out for first offense and you will be charged. If occurrence keeps on happening, you will no longer be able to book the Anatol Center in any capacity. Please provide your department’s chart fields for cleaning fee and/or replacement costs.

        Note: If your event occurs over the weekends or outside of cleaning service hours, a fee may occur. If you do choose to book an event during these times, you will be subject to applicable fees if necessary.

    • Non-Reservation/Occupancy Fee - $250.00 will be applied if you use the space without a reservation or if you occupy the space when another department already has it reserved. If you use the space without a reservation AND another department has the space already reserved, you will charge $500 in total. To confirm reservations or if you have any questions, please contact AE-AnatolCenter-AS119@csulb.edu 

The Patio Room has been renovated into a Conference Center for events taking place after September 1, 2021

  • Patio Conference Center Capacity: 34 
    • 1 Screen (requires laptop for use).
    • 2 large tables available for catering needs.

Reservation for the Original Conference Room and Patio Conference Center is distinct and separate.  A reservation for the Original Conference Room only does not constitute a reservation for the adjacent room (Patio Conference Center) and may not be used under any circumstances.  To reserve both rooms, please specify “Both Original Conference Room and Patio Conference Center” in the section of the Request Form Requirement with a minimum of 100 attendees.

Setup Information

Conference Space Configuration

You are responsible for setting up the Center in the format you desire for your event. Please make sure to book enough set-up time in advance of your event to move/arrange furniture. Maximum 5 hours for entire reservation including room set-up/break-down. Once your event is over, please return setup to its original layout for both the Original Conference Room and the Patio Conference Room. Refer to the Policy and Procedures for layout map. 

  • The Patio Conference Center Capacity, 34 guests, has two distinct areas: Refer to map in Policy.
    • Conference Area (A)
      • Room configuration – 10 tables and 25 chairs (standard seating)
    • Conversations and Fireplace Area (B) with seating for 9
  • Original Conference Room Capacity, 120 guests: Refer to map in Policy.
    • Room configuration - 6 tables and 38 chairs, using screen 1
    • Room configuration - 10 tables and 16 chairs, using screen 2
    • Room configuration - 16 tables and 54 chairs using screens 1 and 2 (standard seating) 
TECHNOLOGY:

Original Conference Room – has computer/desktop to use and has a 360-degree camera for the space. If you need other technological equipment (such as an OWL Camera), please contact Classroom Support Services to rent one out for your event.

Patio Conference Center – has a Monitor but requires laptop for use. Please bring your OWN laptop AND HDMI cable to use for technology. If you do not have an HDMI cable or need other technological equipment (such an OWL Camera), please contact Classroom Support Services to rent one out for your event. 

Internet Connection: Set Computer to DHCP – No IP Address Needed

If you encounter anyone technology issues during your event, please go to Classroom Support Services right next door in Academic Services (AS) room 120.

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Location

The Anatol Center is located on the 1st floor of the Academic Services Building, in-between the Macintosh Humanities Building (MHB) and the University Library (LIB) on the south end of campus just off 7th Street.

  • The Original Conference Room is located INSIDE the Academic Services Building (AS), room 119.
  • The Patio Conference Center is located OUTSIDE the Academic Services Building (AS), room 121.