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University Student Union
University Student Union
California State University, Fresno Association
University Student Union, Room 306
559.278.2741
SALLY RAMAGE, Director
http://www.csufresno.edu/USU/
With 40 years of history on the Fresno State campus, the University Student Union is central to campus life and seeks to provide the Fresno State community with quality facilities, services, and programs.
Facilities and Services. The University Student Union, or USU, provides a variety of facilities to meet your needs. A spacious, comfortable lounge is suitable for a study session. Eight meeting rooms are designed for student organizations to gather and plan their year. For those who prefer the outdoors, the north courtyard, south patio and balcony all feature places to sit, study, and relax between classes. With a capacity of 800, the Satellite Student Union is one of the primary event facilities on campus and hosts many campus events. From concerts and performing arts to films and lectures, many events are held in the Whitfield Hall of the Satellite Student Union.
The USU Recreation Center offers bowling, billiards, video and Xbox games, and other attractions. With twelve lanes, the USU Recreation Center is also home of the Fresno State Men's and Women's Bowling Teams. For quieter pursuits, you and your friends can also enjoy one of the many board games that are available.
The USU Pavilion features a variety of shops for your convenience. Services include Pro Hair & Nails Salon, Golden One Credit Union, Parking and University Police Office, computer stations, and dining area. Have lunch at the USU Food Court, which hosts Chick-Fil-A, Subway, and Panda Express. At the Union Snack Bar, you can enjoy Fresno State ice cream, Starbucks coffee, Juice It Up, cookies, donuts, and more.
The USU Information Center offers a wide range of services designed to help you. Campus maps are available along with information on many campus events. Event tickets, money orders, discount movie tickets, bus tickets, and theme park tickets are just a few of the items that can be obtained at the USU Information Center.
The PR/Graphics Center offers quality, cost-effective design services. The expert staff is available to help you develop first-rate promotional materials for your event or organization.
Programs and Involvement Opportunities. In addition to quality facilities and services, the USU also offers a number of programs and opportunities designed to support the co-curricular experience.
Looking for a job on campus? The USU offers various opportunities for student employment in the areas of the Recreation Center, Custodial Services, Information Center, Reservations, Maintenance Services, PR/Graphics Center, and Technical Services.
The USU Diversity Awareness Program is a grant program designed to support student efforts in the promotion of diversity on campus.
Students play a vital role in the governance of the USU by serving on the USU Board of Directors and its committees: Planning and Operations, Budget and Finance, Art and Marketing, Personnel and USU Productions. Through their involvement, students provide valuable direction, insight and leadership in the operation of the union.
USU Productions is a student volunteer committee of the USU Board of Directors. Responsible for the planning and presentation of social, cultural, educational and recreational events for the Fresno State community, USU Productions offers a unique opportunity for student involvement and leadership on campus. Concerts, lectures, Homecoming, the annual performing arts series, films, and comedy shows are just a few of the many events presented by the students of USU Productions. Open to all Fresno State students, USU Productions and the USU Board actively recruit throughout the academic year. If you would like to become involved or want more information, please call 559.278.2741.
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