Welcome to University Center
opening January 2007

University Center is student-centered, student-focused, funded by students, financed by students, and managed by students. There will be many things to see and do in University Center.

"University Center will be a natural gathering place and will enable new levels of engagement among an emerging generation of students, faculty and other members of the University and Community."

—Chancellor Don Betz

University Center is now open. Join in the Grand Opening activities during the week of January 21st!

For University Center dining venues, hours, conference rooms, other spaces, and much more, explore our University Center resources on the Student Services & Programs website.

students and Freddy Falcon at an outdoor event

University Center is a place to get involved. Lots of events will be happening inside and outside of the building. There are many clubs and organizations in which to belong. You can get active with Intramurals and KinniConnections. And there are more involvement opportunities...

the current University bookstore, which will move to University Center

There are a lot of services within University Center. In the forefront of many students' minds is food. Dining services, including retail dining establishments, are a major part of the new building. There is also banking, a bookstore, the information desk and more...

3D rendering of the great hall in the interior of University Center

Looking for something to do? University Center has it! There is an entertainment complex and game room, lounge areas just to hang out or meet with friends, meeting rooms to get some serious work done, and more...

overhang on the south side of University Center

How is the construction coming along? Who is all involved? What is the history of this building and other student centers on campus? When is the building going to be ready and what will happen when? Answers to these important questions and more can be found here...

Grand Opening Schedule

Many exciting events are happening the week of January 21st to celebrate the grand opening of University Center. For more information on University Center, visit the University Center portion of the Student Services & Programs website.

Sunday, January 21, 2007

4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Monday, January 22, 2007

12:00 p.m.	Live Music FREE
6:30 p.m.	Hearthstone Celebration Candlelight walk from the Hagestad Student Center to the University Center Dedication of the Robert "Bob" Sievert Fireplace Lounge

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

12:00 p.m.	Live Music FREE
3 p.m.	Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Reception and VIP Tours
3:30 p.m.	Peregrine Presentation Dedication of the Falcon Wall and Carving Rapture Center presentation
8 p.m.	Recycled Percussion Concert Falcon's Nest Entertainment Complex

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

12:00 p.m.	Live Music FREE
1:30 p.m.	Paul Granlund Sculpture Dedication "The Singers" Reception to follow in the Sievert Fireplace Lounge
3 p.m.	International Flag Dedication International Dance Performance in the Falcon's Nest

Thursday, January 25, 2007

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Student Organization Involvement Fair
12:00 p.m.	Live Music FREE
3:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.	Movie: An Inconvenient Truth FREE

Friday, January 26, 2007


9 a.m.	Involvement Center Open House
12:00 p.m.	Live Music FREE
9:00 p.m.	Mad Chad Taylor and The Supertonics FREE
9 p.m. - 12 a.m.	All Campus Welcome Back Bash