The Student Union has been the center of SSU student life since 1966. Without it, Sonoma State would not be the same campus it is today. Throughout the years, the Student Union has changed, grew and became the strong corporation it is today. It is with great pride the Union stands, and will continue to stand throughout the years.

Student Union Timeline

1966

Students of Sonoma State University vote themselves a $10 fee to support the construction of a Student Union building on the campus of SSU.

1969

The Associated Students, the governmental student organization on campus votes to dissolve. The Student Union group becomes the main Student Organization on campus.

1973

A steering group of students, staff, faculty, and administrators of the university is formed to design the new Student Union building. This includes a design of a children's facility as well.

1976

The Sonoma Student Union opens its doors to the campus community. The original cost of construction was approximately $1.2 million. The Children's School is also opened (cost about $175,000).

1979

The Associated Students is reformed. Their offices are located within the Student Union, Other tenants within the building include the Sonoma State Star Newspaper and the Student Resource Center (currently known as the Office of Campus Life). Associated Students Productions also held office staff in he Administrative area of the Student Union.

1980

After a lengthy planning process, the Student Union is able to provide space to the Enterprise Corporation for the operation of a wine, beer, and snack bar which comes to be known as "The Pub."

1991

A small expansion of the Student Union building is completed. It provides more space for the Associated Students and the Pub, along with providing new space for a copy center and the Recreational Sports Office. Many new offerings in the area of Rec Sports greatly expand the services of the Student Union.

1993

Minor remodeling in the student Union provides for better use of space. This includes providing a private office in the former Star Office for the newly located Women's Resource Center, and new offices for the President an Executive Director of the Associated Students.

1995

Students vote themselves an increase in the Student Union fee to support the operation of a Fitness Center, to be located in the university's gym complex.

1996

The Fitness Center is opened, requiring the hiring of a new full-time position in the corporation.

1998

In a cooperative arrangement with the Associated Students, the Student Union constructs an infant-toddler center which is attached to the existing Children's School.

2000

In November the students vote an increase in the Student Union fees to support the design and construction of a new Rec Center. Planning for the facility begins immediately.

2001

Planning and design for the new Student Recreational Center continues in earnest.

2003

Construction on the Recreation Center begins.

2004

Recreation Center offically opens it's doors in August.

Future

The Student Union looks to building a new Student Activity Center adjacent to the new Recreation Center.

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