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 UNLV Calendar. (Photos by UNLV Photo Services)
220,567 — visitors to the game room, which includes arcade games, billiards, and table tennis
UNLV 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.
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