Event Services Team

Department Leadership

Jane Goedeke, Director of Event Services

Event Rentals

Scott Hvistendahl, Senior Manager of Conferences & Rental Services

Oversees and manages details pertaining to outside groups or organizations rentals of our campus facilities.

Annika Gidenko, Event Coordinator - Events & Ticket Office

Provides support for Ticketing, Conference & Rental Services, and Campus Events.

Campus Events

Abby Schwalen, Campus Event Manager

Oversees and manages details for University of Northwestern—St. Paul faculty, staff, and students events to support Northwestern's mission and campus life.  

Ticket Office

Tami Kroll, Ticket Office Manager/Marketing Coordinator

Manages the Northwestern Ticket Office that oversees ticketing and registration for Campus, Media, and Rental Groups.

Knight Performance Hall

Tim Miller, Knight Performance Hall Manager

Manages UNW’s auditorium: Knight Performance Hall. Knight Performance Hall hosts chapel, concerts, theatre performances, and many other types of events for both campus partners and rental clients.

Sarah Prow, Lighting Systems Engineer, Event Lead

Adam Rollin, Audio Systems Engineer

Lisa Senopole, Video Systems Engineer