The Émile Boutmy lecture hall is Sciences Po’s historic lecture hall and is central to the institution, from the everyday to the great moments in its history.
All Sciences Po students have had lectures and memorable moments there, and some even have a favourite seat.
Now Sciences Po is giving you, as a former student, the chance to reclaim your spot in the lecture hall by having your name displayed on the back of a seat for a period of 10 or 99 years.
Do you have a friend or relative who also studied at Sciences Po? You might like to reserve two neighbouring seats. For larger groups—alumni associations or alumni of the same graduating class, for example—it is possible to reserve several neighbouring seats or even a whole row.
Whether or not you studied at Sciences Po, you can also choose to name a seat for a person who is dear to you and who did attend the university: a parent, child, friend, teacher, historical figure, etc.
The plaques are placed on the backs of the seats. They are engraved with the person’s full name and graduation year.
To name a seat, you just need to make a donation. The amount required depends on:
If you live in France, your donation is tax deductible (up to 66% from income tax and 75% from real estate wealth tax).
Do you live outside of France? You also benefit from tax advantages: find out more.
| Category | Plaque displayed for 10 years | Plaque displayed for 99 years |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum |
€ 8,000 i.e. €2,720 after income tax deduction i.e. €2,000 after RE wealth tax deduction |
€ 15,000 i.e. €5,100 after income tax deduction i.e. €3,750 after RE wealth tax deduction |
| Gold |
€ 5,000 i.e. €1,700 after income tax deduction i.e. €1,250 after RE wealth tax deduction |
€ 10,000 i.e. €3,400 after income tax deduction i.e. €2,500 after RE wealth tax deduction |
| Silver |
€ 3,500 i.e. €1,190 after income tax deduction i.e. €875 after RE wealth tax deduction |
€ 7,500 i.e. €2,550 after income tax deduction i.e. €1,875 after RE wealth tax deduction |
| Bronze |
€ 1,500 i.e. €510 after income tax deduction i.e. €375 after RE wealth tax deduction |
€ 5,000 i.e. €1,700 after income tax deduction i.e. €1,250 after RE wealth tax deduction |
> Find out more: How to reserve
Your contribution to the “Save your seat in Boutmy” campaign will help build the Parisian campus of tomorrow.
Your gift will go to the Campus 2022 redevelopment plan that is fundamentally transforming the Paris campus on the eve of Sciences Po’s 150th anniversary and beyond.
Concentrated over the two hubs of 27 rue Saint-Guillaume and 1 Saint-Thomas, our urban campus is destined to become one of the finest spaces in Europe to study, teach and build the future.
