Entertainment
Certain functions and events are considered business entertainment if they are intended to provide hospitality to individuals outside the University when considered necessary and customary in furthering the University's interests.
Some examples of business entertainment may include:
- receptions for University guests and visitors,
- alumni reunions or similar alumni events,
- entertaining donors or prospective donors,
- welcoming receptions for parents and students
In keeping with the University's 'Brown First' policy, departments are required to arrange such events through Brown Dining or the Faculty Club.
Meals paid for by the university should fall within the guidelines posted in the Annual Spending Guidelines. It is recognized that there may be circumstances, especially involving entertainment of a distinguished visitor to the University or at a dinner meeting during travel, when the cost of dinner may exceed this limit. Good judgment should be used in these cases.