Eastern Michigan University Student Center

Eastern Michigan University
Student Center
Alternative namesStudent Center
General information
TypeStudent union
Architectural stylePost Modern
LocationYpsilanti, Michigan, USA
Address900 Oakwood St. Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Groundbreaking2004
Construction started2006
Cost$33 million (2006)
LandlordDirector Ann Klaes
Technical details
Floor count4
Floor area181,000 sq ft
Design and construction
Architect(s)Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann Associates
Main contractorTurner Construction
DesignationsKiva Room, LAN Gaming Center
Other information
Parkingyes
Website
www.emich.edu/studentcenter/

The Eastern Michigan University Student Center is Eastern Michigan University's student union. Since its opening in 2006 the EMU Student Center replaced McKenny Union as the student hub of campus life. The building is simply referred to as "The Student Center" by students faculty and staff. In 2017 the Student Center was named the number one student union in the country by the College Rank. The building is located in University Park near the Rec/IM and Library. It is also the location of the EMU Bookstore, a 24/7 computer lab, two art galleries, various offices and Admissions. The Student Center also includes the Kiva Room.