Information on each reservable room in Benson - and how to reserve using YouCanBook.me - can be read below. Availability of each space is dependent on existing research lab group needs, teaching assistant office hours, and other events held by the ChemE department.
For cable adapters, whiteboard supplies, or other accessories, please consult the Benson 105 front desk.
Benson 109 Conference Room
Main conference room of Benson Hall. Please note that the entrance door is locked when not in use. See the Benson 105 front desk to reserve a key if you are eligible for one.
Suggested max group size: 9 - 10 (with just main table) | 29 - 30 (entire conference room)
Included in the room:
- Epson BrightLink 697Ui Projector with HDMI and VGA connections (cables included)
- Interactive dry erase whiteboard used for projection with Epson BrightLink 697Ui
- Meeting Owl Pro - Read here for more info
In the event of potential conflicting meetings, please note that priority for Benson 109 reservations are as follows:
- Faculty meetings
- Department events (e.g., ABET, orientation, prelims, research presentations)
- Faculty and research groups
- General exams
- Staff
- Graduate students
- Department undergraduate students*
Copy and paste the following .ics URL link below to subscribe this calendar in other apps such as Google Calendar. See instructions below this page on how to use this URL to subscribe to this calendar on Google Calendar.
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/fec92429b3844eefa256fb99337c81ec@uw.edu/3f0cbec8749b4b6f9516b249d103c51b4887554885522998695/calendar.ics
Benson 125 Conference Room
This conference room is located towards the back of the Benson Hall 125 Undergraduate Computer Lab. Due to its proximity to the computer lab and its open wall design, this space is not recommended for meetings requiring privacy or minimal background noise. The computer lab is restricted by keycode access, and those reserving the space will need to see the Benson 105 front desk for the code once you've verified that you are affiliated with the Chemical Engineering department.
Suggested max group size: 12 - 15
Included in the room:
- Epson BrightLink 697Ui with HDMI connection (cable included)
- Dry erase whiteboard
Copy and paste the following .ics URL link below to subscribe this calendar in other apps such as Google Calendar. See instructions below this page on how to use this URL to subscribe to this calendar on Google Calendar.
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/fec92429b3844eefa256fb99337c81ec@uw.edu/6233911cd68248d8bf2e61c90971c35015689256145997534038/calendar.ics
Benson 2nd Floor Blue Space
This smaller open space is located in the southwest corner of the Benson Hall second floor, and right across from rooms 259 and 257. It is recommended for smaller groups or Teaching Assistants conducting in-person office hours.
Suggested max group size: 6 - 8
Included in the room:
- NEC TV with HDMI & VGA ports
- Dry erase whiteboard
Copy and paste the following .ics URL link below to subscribe this calendar in other apps such as Google Calendar. See instructions below this page on how to use this URL to subscribe to this calendar on Google Calendar.
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/fec92429b3844eefa256fb99337c81ec@uw.edu/51346cc559a04c27b1a5ed752011854310340896851611790096/calendar.ics
Benson 241 Conference Room
This smaller open space is located second floor of Benson Hall. It is recommended for smaller groups or Teaching Assistants conducting in-person office hours.
Suggested max group size: 6 - 8
Included in the room:
- Sharp Aquos TV with HDMI port (cable included)
Benson 352 Conference Room
This small conference room is located next to the Benson Hall 356 Graduate Computer Lab. It is recommended for smaller groups or Teaching Assistants conducting in-person office hours.
Suggested max group size: 6 - 8
Included in the room:
- Sharp Aquos TV with HDMI port (cable included)
- Dry erase whiteboard
Copy and paste the following .ics URL link below to subscribe this calendar in other apps such as Google Calendar. See instructions below this page on how to use this URL to subscribe to this calendar on Google Calendar.
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/fec92429b3844eefa256fb99337c81ec@uw.edu/fddfef91c1f04fd1addeeb5177ca13501062170084223862570/calendar.ics
Reservation guidelines
The front office staff in Benson 105 maintain the conference room schedules. New to booking with YouCanBook.me? Please use our step-to-step tutorial guide on how to use the app here! Alternatively, you may visit the front office to reserve or inquire about conference space availability in the building. You may also contact cefiscal@uw.edu for more information or any questions on our conference rooms.
- Reservations are first-come, first-served, whether booked using YouCanBook.me or through the front office.
- Standing reservations for ChemE faculty can be made in Benson 109 for the entire academic year for two or more regularly scheduled hours. Other times can be reserved on an ad hoc basis. Groups with 6 or fewer members should use the other conference spaces in Benson.
- In general, classes are not to be held in the conference room. Exceptions can be made for one-credit research seminars, special project classes, or special exams.
- If time conflicts arise between faculty members, the parties involved will resolve the conflict and notify the main office staff of the resolution.
- If a reserved time will not be used, please notify the main office staff as soon as possible.
Possible alternative conference rooms for faculty use:
- MolES and NanoES Conference Rooms (reservation request form)
- UWEB, Bagley 464, (206) 685-0676
- CPAC, Chemistry Library 124, (206) 685-2326
- EE Rooms, Electrical Engr. Bldg. (206) 221-5270
* Undergrads admitted to chemical engineering may reserve Benson 109 for special meetings (study groups, recruiting visits, etc.) when the undergraduate lounge is not appropriate. Food is not allowed in 109 without express permission.
How to subscribe to the Benson conference room calendars on Google Calendar
Log into the calendar.google.com with your UW NetID Google account.
From the left sidebar, hover to the Other calendars section and click on the plus sign (labelled as Add other calendars in the tooltip).
In the popup menu that appears, select From URL.
In the URL of calendar text field, copy and paste the .ics URL of the desired conference room calendar - please refer to each of the separate conference room sections above for the correct URL/link.
Click Add calendar. The calendar should now appear under the Other calendars section of your Google Calendar account.