Memorial Union Building Details

Description:

The Agricultural College campus lacked a place for students to gather. With the increased enrollment and the return of World War II veterans, the need for a student-gathering place became apparent. The drive for a student union was led by the veterans who wanted a place to "hang out, play cards, relax and eat all under one roof" (Spectrum, "Reflections of the Past" insert, September 17, 1996, p. B-4). After a trip to South Dakota State University (then South Dakota State College) in 1947, the College and students decided to begin planning a Student Union. On June 4, 1947 the student body voted to place a special assessment of $5.00 per term on the student activity fees as a means of paying for the construction of the Student Union. The students were assisted by the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association who offered their services in managing the money, floating bonds and other issues relating to construction (The NDAC Alumni Review, April/May/June, 1947, p. 2). A corporation of four alumi, four students and four staff members was formed to oversee the fundraising and planning of the proposed student union. The corporation added "Memorial Union" to its name in order to honor NDAC alumni who lost their lives in World War II (NDAC Alumni Review, May 1952, p. 3).

Address:

Administration Ave at Centennial Blvd
Fargo, ND, 58105

Directions:

Online directions and map for Memorial Union
(Google)

Highlighted Printable Campus Map (PDF):

Detailed Campus Map with Highlighted Memorial Union
(Printable PDF)

List of offices and/or departments
located in Memorial Union:

• Bison Card Center
• Bison Connection
• Business Office
• Campus Attractions
• Commuter Services, Memorial Union
• Copy Shop, Memorial Union
• Gallery, Memorial Union
• Graphic Services
• Greek Life
• International Programs, Office of
• International Studies
• Leadership Programs
• Multicultural programs, Office of
• NDSU Bookstore
• Rec and Outing Center
• Reservations, Memorial Union
• Safe Zone
• Spectrum, The
• Student Activities Office
• Student Government
• Student Life
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Tapestry of Diverse Talents, Memorial Union
• Undergraduate Catalog (Bulletin)
• Volunteer Network