Memorial Union

From Rofflehaus

Memorial Union seen across Lake LaVerne from the west

Memorial Union seen from the north

Memorial Union seen from the east

Tulips in bloom on the west side

A queue of cars on the west side

The Memorial Union is the hub of student activity on campus.

Contents 1 History 2 Rooms at the MU 3 Other places in the MU 4 External links 5 News articles

[edit] History

Talks of a memorial for ISU students lost in World War I arose after the war ended. The idea of creating a living memorial, something that could be a service to ISU, caught on. Initial construction for the Memorial Union (MU) was completed in 1929. Renovations and additions have continued through the years to include: elevators, bowling lanes, a parking ramp, a book store, and additional wings. In 2003, the corporation overseeing the MU was dissolved and the MU became a part of ISU.

[edit] Rooms at the MU

Rooms which are primarily used for events, lectures, meetings, etc.

• Cardinal Room
• Campanile Room
• Gold Room
• Gold Star Hall
• Great Hall
• Oak Room
• Pine Room
• Pioneer Room
• Pride Lounge
• Regency Room
• South Ballroom
• Sun Room

[edit] Other places in the MU

• Browsing Library
• ISU Printing Services Shop
• Maintenance Shop
• Memorial Union Commons
• Memorial Union Food Court
• Onion's C-Store
• Student Office Space (including GSB offices)
• University Book Store
• Recreation Center

[edit] External links

• http://www.mu.iastate.edu/

[edit] News articles

• The 3-part series:
  • The article, A Living Memorial, in the 02/19, 2003 edition of the Iowa State Daily is still unavailable due to a change in the Daily's website and general laziness of Rofflehaus contributors. If you'd like to help fix a broken link like this, check out Template talk:ISUD to find out how. Thank you for your patience. (D: 02/19/2003)
  • The article, Change in control expected to have minor effect on union, in the 02/20, 2003 edition of the Iowa State Daily is still unavailable due to a change in the Daily's website and general laziness of Rofflehaus contributors. If you'd like to help fix a broken link like this, check out Template talk:ISUD to find out how. Thank you for your patience. (D: 02/20/2003)
  • The article, The Future of the Union, in the 02/21, 2003 edition of the Iowa State Daily is still unavailable due to a change in the Daily's website and general laziness of Rofflehaus contributors. If you'd like to help fix a broken link like this, check out Template talk:ISUD to find out how. Thank you for your patience. (D: 02/21/2003)

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