NKU Student Union

The student union is a key facet of NKU’s overall academic enterprise. It is a place where learning will continue outside the traditional classroom. The word “union” is used purposefully. It paints a picture of a place where diverse students (age, ethnic background, full-time, part-time, etc.) come together. While this building includes spaces for specific groups, an attempt in its design has been made to cluster spaces together resulting in a diverse atmosphere.

The student union serves multiple constituencies: commuter students, resident students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors. While the building is designed to effectively accommodate these groups, consideration foremost is given to overall student functionality.

The student union, perhaps more than any other facility on campus, is the place that fosters the sense of community that is the essence of any memorable college campus. It is the place of refuge, the beacon, the heart, the family room of the campus. A university campus is a village, a community of people with diverse backgrounds but with a singular purpose. The campus provides a haven from the “real” world, a retreat that offers one the opportunity to expand horizons and enrich one’s life. The student union speaks to this ideal.