The Student Union will celebrate its fifth birthday with events, giveaways, and fun treats Sept. 19. The program starts at 10:30 a.m. but the celebration lasts all day. In the meantime, here are some fun facts from the last five years. More info on the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Calendar. (Photos by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)
220,567 — visitors to the game room, which includes arcade games, billiards, and table tennis
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reinvigorated its student life programming when it replaced the old and cramped student union with a new building five years ago.
945,000+ — scantrons given to students by CSUN Student Government at the SU information desk. The information desk also handed out 22,895 campus maps to students, parents, and visitors.
6,717 — number of data projectors set-up by A/V technical staff for use at meetings/events. The union hosted 32,852 meetings and events, an average of 20 a day.
940,856 — number of chairs set by event operations staff for use at meetings/events
177,931 — students who attended programs sponsored by Civic Engagement & Diversity. The office organized more than 1,500 events and volunteer service programs in the past five years.
2,500+ — students who have opened accounts or used services at US Bank. The union also houses a Kaplan Test Prep Center.
Wi-fi access in the union makes group study sessions easy.
Namesakes: Las Vegas Pioneer Joyce Mack and Her Vision for the Next Generation
The philanthropist and her family bet on 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's success with contributions to help establish the campus, build the Thomas & Mack Center, and advance the law school.
