Virtual Reality: Coming to a Union near You!
Next semester, Crimson Commons will be bringing the latest technology in video-gaming to our campus community. The area which is currently called the “X-Box Gaming Center” will be transformed into an...
View ArticleStudent Spotlight: Rachel Heard
Each year the A. Ray Olpin University Union recognizes student leaders within the University of Utah community. These student leaders are recognized at the annual Union Scholarship Celebration as they...
View ArticleFinding Solace in the Union
The A. Ray Olpin University Union serves as the main community center of campus. Hosting an array of social and educational events, as well as activities and meetings for students, faculty, staff,...
View ArticleVeterans Support Center: Veteran – Family – Military
Often referred to as the “one-stop shop” for all military-affiliated students, including veterans, currently serving personnel, and their families, the Veterans Support Center (VSC) can be found on the...
View ArticleFestivus for the Rest of Us
Don’t miss out on the Union’s annual Festivus Celebration! On December 21st from 9 -11 a.m. in the Union lobby, the Union Administration will be hosting Festivus for the Rest of Us, a free event for...
View ArticlePMMC is the Place to Be – Hello Tax Season
“Q & A with Ann House” Personal Money Management Center Located on the third floor of the A. Ray Olpin University Union, the Personal Money Management Center (PMMC) has been providing services for...
View ArticleStudent Spotlight: Mary Burnett
Mary Burnett is a current senior at the University of Utah majoring in Athletic Training. Burnett has worked in the A. Ray Olpin University Union for the past five years and is one of our senior...
View ArticleDiversity & U
To kick off the new semester, the Union Programming Council’s (UPC) Arts & Special Events board organized a community event titled, “Diversity & U”. Diversity & U featured an array of...
View ArticleMeet the Executive Chef of Campus, Peter!
Chef Peter’s journey to his current position began with him working as a chef in hotels. He worked at the nearby University Park – Marriott hotel. After personally working with the University of Utah’s...
View ArticleStudent Spotlight: Marcelo Correa
This month’s student highlight is on Marcelo Correa! Marcelo moved to Utah three years ago. He is studying Biomedical Engineering. Last year in July, Marcelo married his beautiful wife. For two of the...
View ArticleThe Women’s Resource Center: Providing Education & Support
In 1971, a collaborative group of women consisting of faculty, staff, and graduate students came together to establish the Women’s Resource Center (WRC). The WRC strives to be the primary resource and...
View Article8th Annual Union Scholarship Celebration
The 8th annual Union Scholarship Celebration transformed the A. Ray Olpin University Union into a scene straight out of a storybook. Emanating the look of Alice in Wonderland, this year’s theme was...
View Article2018 Graduates
The A. Ray Olpin University Union would like to congratulate all members of our campus community who are graduating this semester. We would like to offer a special congratulations to the students who,...
View ArticleMamava Nursing Room
The Union has added a new addition this summer, the Mamava nursing room. Located on the second floor next to the Orientation and Transition office the Mamava suite is a self-contained, mobile pod with...
View ArticleV2 Presents, a Great Community Partner
For the past several years the Union has had a great community partner, V2 Presents. V2 Presents has been producing electronic music events in Utah since 2003 and steadily brought the scene from the...
View ArticleSupporting the Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons
The Union is very excited to support our new neighbor, the Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons. We’ve been watching and recording the construction from our roof since April of 2017 and on July 25th, 2018...
View ArticleOn-Campus Farmers Market
This year the University of Utah Farmers Market celebrates its 11th season on campus. The Farmers Market is a collection of local growers, artisans, and businesses from our campus and around the Salt...
View ArticleCESA: Promoting a Safe & Welcoming Campus Environment
Established in the early 1970s as the Minority Center, the Center for Ethnic Student Affairs (CESA) is a resource center for students – primarily underrepresented students of color. The office has...
View ArticleGardner Commons Community Resources
Gardner Commons is up and running! With that being said, the Union would like to share some of the resources for students available in the new building. Bike Racks There is a bike storage room near the...
View ArticleHaunted Homecoming – Oct. 19th, 9pm-2am
Haunted Homecoming Student leadership groups, UPC (Union Programming Council) and ASUU (Associated Students of the University of Utah) are pleased to announce that they will be co-hosting, Haunted...
View ArticleCrimson Transfer Honors Society at the U
At most public, four-year universities, transfer students comprise a population that is often overlooked. Originally established in 2013 as the Tau Sigma Honors Society, the Crimson Transfer Honors...
View ArticleCarolyn’s Kitchen in the Gardner Commons Building
The Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons food court, or “Carolyn’s Kitchen,” contains a variety of options for dining in a central campus building. One restaurant is called Rooted in Good Taste, and all of...
View ArticleK-Food Touchdown Success
The University of Utah made history when it opened its Asia Campus in the Incheon Global Campus in September of 2014. Since then, the University has been actively working to better connect the two...
View ArticleInternational Student and Scholar Services
Located on the fourth floor of the Union, International Student & Scholar Services ( ISSS) serves as the primarily on-campus contact and the designated space to serve the U’s community of...
View ArticleWinter Wonderland – Annual End of the Year Celebration
To Celebrate another fantastic year, the Union Administration will be hosting its annual winter celebration. The goal of our celebration is to thank the university community for the hard work of all...
View ArticleStudent Spotlight: Dillon Clark
Dillon Clark is currently a senior at the University of Utah, he is majoring in Political Science. He is set to graduate Spring of 2019 with his bachelor’s degree. Dillon first started working in the...
View ArticleCommuter Services & Parking Changes Near the Union
University of Utah President Ruth V. Watkins held a press conference on Friday, November 2, 2018. During the press conference, reference was made to campus parking changes that include options for...
View ArticleASUU Hosts their Annual 2019 C.O.D.E. Conference
Formerly known as the Conference on Social Awareness (COSA), the Conference of Diverse Excellence (C.O.D.E.) is an educational conference hosted by the Associated Students of the University of Utah...
View ArticleFree On-Campus Tax Clinics
Tax season is upon us! On February 25th, the Personal Money Management Center (PMMC) will begin free tax preparations for all University of Utah students, faculty, staff and community members who make...
View ArticleThank You Rachel
It is a bittersweet moment for the Union to say goodbye to one of our Services Desk Managers, Rachel Heard. Rachel is beginning a great opportunity working for the University of Utah’s Health...
View ArticleAsian American Student Association
The Asian American Student Association (AASA) is a cultural student group here at the University of Utah dedicated to promoting Asian and Asian Americans culture through a variety of educational...
View ArticleWomen’s Week Recap
As the Spring Semester comes to a close, the Union would like to recap events happening in the building and around campus. One of the significant events this year was Women’s Week. Internationally,...
View ArticleEmployee Graduating Class 2019
We have quite a few student employees graduating here at the Union. We wanted to make sure we could highlight our students and give them the recognition they deserve for their significant...
View ArticleThe Union Scholarship Celebration
The Union Scholarship Celebration is easily becoming the most anticipated event of the year! Started in 2010, the first several years the entire event was held in Crimson View because it was new and...
View ArticleNew Flags in the Ballroom Corridor
The A. Ray Olpin Union is the community center of campus that complements the academic mission of the University. The Union cultivates an environment that serves students by providing social, cultural,...
View ArticleUnion Recreation Remodel
It has been 20 years since the Union Recreation space has seen a significant update, but a partnership with Pepsi Co. and the University of Utah’s Business Auxillary Services department allowed the...
View ArticleStrolling for Scholarships Recap
On Friday, November 22, 2019, the Union hosted its first-ever Strolling for Scholarships event. This beautiful evening consisted of the work of eight talented artists, charcuterie, and wonderful...
View ArticleUnion Programming Council Update
The Union Programming Council (UPC) is a student-run organization based out of the A. Ray Olpin University Union. Our organization is comprised of seven unique boards that create various events,...
View ArticleSave The Date: Union Scholarship Celebration
On Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, the Union Scholarship Celebration is returning for the 10th consecutive year! Save the date in your calendar because you won’t want to miss out on one of the most...
View ArticleUnion Graduating Class 2020
Despite a global pandemic, the class of 2020 continues to inspire us. Spring Semester classes were moved online and commencement was postponed, but that did not change the determination of these...
View ArticleUnion’s Safety Measures For Fall Semester
The University of Utah and the A. Ray Olpin Union are excited to welcome students back to campus for the Fall Semester! All campus buildings and departments that are open will be implementing safety...
View ArticleVirtual Union Scholarship Celebration
Dear Union Scholarship supporters, Back in March, we initially postponed the Union Scholarship Celebration to September 17th in the hopes that we could all get together in person to celebrate the...
View ArticleFarewell Cat Miller
Cat Miller Goodbyes are always hard, it’s even more difficult when it comes to exceptional individuals. After years of service to the Union Recreation Desk, Cat (Catherine) Miller will be moving onto...
View ArticleSpring Semester Safety Measures
Please read signage before entering spaces, such as this one at the Union Building The University of Utah and the A. Ray Olpin Union are excited to welcome students, faculty, and staff back to campus...
View ArticleUnion Graduating Class 2021
It is difficult to talk about the graduating Class of 2021 without the coronavirus pandemic. However, only discussing the pandemic is a disservice to our graduating students. Aside from their...
View ArticleSummer Semester Safety Measures 2021
Please read signage before entering spaces, such as this one at the Union Building The University of Utah and the A. Ray Olpin Union are excited to welcome students, faculty, and staff back to campus...
View ArticleStrolling for Scholarships 2021 Recap
This past April 16th- April 30th, the Union hosted a hybrid Strolling for Scholarships event. The two-week hybrid event provided guests opportunities for in-person viewing in Crimson View and online...
View ArticleNew Union Director Announcement!
Branden Dalley We are incredibly excited to announce that Branden Dalley has been selected as the next Union Director at the University of Utah. Branden will be a familiar face to most of you as he has...
View ArticleUnion Graduating Class 2022
Every year, a new cohort of Union students graduate from the University of Utah. And every year, saying “see you later” to these students never gets easier. Student Employees and Union Programming...
View ArticleNew Marketing Manager Announcement!
Ryann Combe We are happy to announce that Ryann Combe has been selected as the new Union Marketing and Communicatioins Manager. Ryann graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor’s in...
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