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Who We AreWe are University Unions and we are Your "How-to" Companion. What does that mean? Well, we are your tell-all resource, your extra-curricular compadre, and your go-to guy (or gal!). We are welcoming, useful, encouraging and we can help solve your problems. We help you make the most of your time at the University of Michigan, plain and simple!
First and foremost, we are an organizational unit within the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) offering a variety of services, programs, and opportunities for student involvement. We are concretized (literally!) in three buildings: the Michigan Union, the Michigan League and Pierpont Commons. Over the past 100 years, we have devoted all of our capabilities to enhancing the college experience outside the classroom. Thus, we have become a "How-to" Companion: a resourceful sidekick who never lets you down.
Get your real "How-to" Companion Student Handbook that is full of useful information (and coupons!) about all of the resources available at University Unions. Copies of the books are available all around campus including the Campus Information Center and North Campus Information Center. And explore this web site which has a lot of information on how the University Unions can help you!
University Unions at a Glance:
History
For over 100 years, the University Unions has been serving the University of Michigan community. In 1914, the University of Michigan became one of the seven founders of the Association of College Unions International.
Services
University Unions offers a full range of services and amenities which are needed in daily campus life and in support of the mission of the University. These include retail services and support offices, facilities and programmatic support, and professional consultation.
Retail Services & Support Offices
Within the Michigan League, Pierpont Commons and Michigan Union you will find everything from brand name fast food restaurants, table service sit down dining, and full service catering; to services such as banking, travel, copy, and computer supply; to a Ticketmaster outlet and campus box office; to full service U-M Bookstores and convenience stores. University Unions also hosts a variety of campus support and student organization offices to help students and others navigate life at the U-M.
Facilities & Programmatic Support
The three campus union buildings comprise over 500,000 square feet – making UU one of the largest college union complexes in the world. Available for use are a variety of spaces and programmatic support, including over 40 meeting rooms and full service event management services, 21 hotel rooms, billiards and recreation space, and plenty of study space.
Professional Consultation
University Unions offers leadership and skill-based experience to over 300 student employees and volunteers. UU is always ready to provide assistance, whether it includes meeting and conference management help, student organization accounting and banking services, student organization graphic or advertising assistance, major event production or promotion consulting, or student and student organization leadership development opportunities.