Featured in a national car commercial and MTV music video, the McNamara Alumni Center is an architectural gem on the Minneapolis campus of the University of Minnesota. With ten versatile rooms, all on the first floor, the conference center is a popular Minneapolis meeting, wedding reception and special event venue. In 2016, 860 meetings and events were held here! Voted Best Meeting Venue by Minnesota Meetings & Events magazine 2007 to 2012, and Best High Tech Venue by Unique Venues 2015, McNamara has many conveniences, including tunnel connections to an adjacent 500-car parking ramp and hotel, quick highway access and award-winning D’Amico Catering onsite.