Phone: 419-530-2931
Fax: 419-530-2800
The Student Union is your home away from home. It is also a gathering place. There are a of range of activities that can fulfill an abundance of needs: out of class programs, speakers, and other learning experiences. It is the home of student organizations and offers space for organization meetings and programs. It houses five dining options and lounges with televisions. If you find yourself in need of books, convenience items or other retail services, the Student Union is home to a credit union and bank with 24 hour banking machines, the bookstore and a student run candy counter, convenience store, copy center and balloon center. In addition, the following offices are housed in your home away from home: The Dean of Students Office, Student Involvement, Student Conduct, Greek Life, The Office of Multicultural Student Services, Career Services, Office of Service Learning, and International Student Services.
The Student Union and the Student Center are an integral part of the institution’s educational environment. They provide a range of activities, out-of-class programs, learning experiences, and personal guidance essential to the development of intellectual growth, leadership, social, cultural, physical, and ethical values and skill development.
The Union and Center enhances the academic mission of the university by engaging students in educational experiences beyond the classroom and by linking them to programs, leadership opportunities, career resources, cultural art exhibits and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
The Union and Center are student-centered and engage and employ students in visible and meaningful ways, to enrich the learning experience of student involvement. The Union and Center serve as a unifying force in the University community, cultivating traditions, mutual respect and loyalty to the University and providing an environment to interact both formally and informally.
The Student Union Phase I was opened on September 20, 1959. Until 1952, Student Union facilities had been combined with the women's dormitory in Libbey Hall, which had been built in 1935. Although resident women moved into MacKinnon Hall in 1952, the old building was still inadequate. In 1955, a student committee - The Campus 100 - gathered data and campaigned vigorously for a new building to replace the outmoded Libbey Hall. Seeing the need and catching the enthusiasm of the committee, students voted to assess themselves to build a new Union.
After the first $100,000 was raised, a $900,000 loan was negotiated with the Federal Housing and Home Financing Agency. Ground was broken for the new building on February 26, 1958, and cornerstone laying ceremonies were held in September.
On April 24, 1967, the students, once again, met with the University Architect to begin planning for the Phase II addition to the Student Union. This addition was to increase the size of the Student Union building by 70,000 square feet at a cost of $2.7 million. As with the initial planning, students were actively involved. The ground breaking ceremonies were held on October 2, 1970, with completion scheduled for September, 1972. The dedication of Phase II of the Student Union was held November 15, 1972.
The latest addition and renovation to the Student Union cost $8 million and increased the size of the Student Union by 48,000 square feet, an increase of 20%. The addition included a new bookstore, food court, conference and meeting rooms. The renovated areas increased the space for student organizations by 25, adapted space for Multicultural Student Development Center, expanded Career Services and revitalized office space. Dedication ceremonies were held on April 6, 1994.
Building Hours for Fall and Spring Semester
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Summer Hours - please call.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM
Building hours are subject to change during holidays, exams, breaks and special events
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