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THE JEFFERSON UNION
The Jefferson Student Union is the culmination of providing students a complete college experience—recreational activities,
sports, academic activities, great learning facilities and a full residential experience. The Jefferson Student Union blends
together a 22,963 square foot, two-story addition with an adjacent major renovation of 22,163 square feet of the Physical
Education Complex Centrally located on campus, students can walk under roof from the New Student Center to the P.E.
Complex, Aquatic Center, and Donald G. Bell Student Recreation Center—the length of three city blocks and combining
facilities with 250,000 square feet of space. Features of the Jefferson Student Union include integrated technology, sports
lounge, stage, large-scale sound and video entertainment, dining areas, fire places, kitchenette, leisure spaces, gaming space,
and a large bowling center.
JEFFERSON UNION HOURS
7 AM – Midnight
Monday through Sunday
JEFFERSON UNION CAFÉ
10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Monday through Friday
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday through Sunday
The Jefferson Union Café is open to purchase sandwiches, soft drinks, ice cream, etc.
JAZZMAN’S BREW & BAKERY COFFEE SHOP (LOCATED IN JEFFERSON UNION)
7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Monday through Friday
Hot and cold espresso, latte, etc. ; freshly baked cookies, muffins, fruit
THE OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE
812-888-4301
Beckes Student Union, Room 201
The Office of Student Life is the hub for all activities and events on campus. Stop by to get involved or just to find out
what’s going on around campus. Each semester students pay an activity fee to support opportunities sponsored through the
student activities office. In return for paying the student activities fee, the student receives, at no additional cost or charge:
admission to every major campus event and athletic event.
Student Government Association and Campus Activities Board
812-888-4301
The Executive Council of the Student Government Association (SGA), and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) form the
nucleus of campus activities. The Executive Council consists of: SGA President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer,
Commissioner of Activities, Commissioner of Honors and Elections, Commissioner of Public Relations, and Commissioner
of Traditions and Programs; and the Student Trustee.
Elections for the Executive Council are held at the end of the spring semester. Application forms are available in the Office
of Student Life approximately 3 weeks prior to each election. Applications must be returned to the Activities Office. A
ballot is then established and an all-campus election is held. The remainder of the SGA representatives are appointed in the
fall. The SGA is made up of the Executive Council, two representatives from each residence hall, two commuter
representatives and eight at large representatives. Each year the SGA appoints committees to help improve student life. The
SGA reviews and makes recommendations concerning the budgeting of Student Activities Fee.
The Vincennes University Campus Activities Board is in charge of planning, organizing, and implementing the events on
campus throughout the school year. This organization is made up of students who are willing to volunteer their time toward
campus events. Students may sign up for the Campus Activities Board in the Office of Student Life.
Campus Clubs and Organizations
There are over 70 clubs and organizations on the campus of Vincennes University, which offer almost unlimited opportunity
for students to become acquainted with each other, to develop leadership, and to work with others of like interests. For
information on all student clubs and organizations, please inquire at the Office of Student Life in the Beckes Student Union
Building, 812-888-4301.
