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JEFFERSON STUDENT UNION Jefferson Union is centrally located within the Student Activities Complex on campus. It is open from 7 AM to midnight, Monday through Sunday, and includes a snack bar. The facility features dining areas, a patio, a stage, extensive sound and video entertainment systems, fireplaces, a kitchenette, and spaces for leisure activities. The Student Activities Complex also houses the Bell Student Recreation Center, the Physical Education Complex, the Aquatic Center, and the Bowling Center. Jefferson Student Union Café Sodexo Campus Services is proud to offer Vincennes University students, faculty and staff a convenient and unique dining experience in the Jefferson Student Union (JSU). Visit the JSU Café. All food may be ordered to go or eaten in the beautiful 150 seat dining area. The public is welcome to dine during all hours. “Flex Dollars” are another special feature at the JSU. The Flex Dollar program enables commuters and resident students as well as faculty and staff to purchase menu items using their VU I.D. card rather than using cash. For further details, contact Sodexo Customer Service at 888-5841 or 888.5089. Flex Dollars may be purchased as part of the resident dining program or independently. Old Post Bookstore 812-888-4334 Beckes Student Union Located in the Beckes Student Union Building the campus bookstore is where you will find all your school supplies and textbooks. Be sure to check out our textbook rental program as well as digital textbooks. The Bookstore is the official source for Vincennes University apparel, mugs, hats, and other items with the VU logo. You can also find needed health and beauty items, a large assortment of greeting cards, and a wide variety of snacks and drinks. The Bookstore also offers a Fax Service, both sending and receiving. To purchase textbooks and merchandise online, visit http://vubookstore.vinu.edu. The bookstore accepts cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover. Regular Semester Bookstore Hours • Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Sunday Closed Student Activities 812-888-4301 Physical Education Complex, Room 102 The Student Activities office is the hub for all activities and events on 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: admission to every major campus event and athletic event at no additional cost or charge. Stop by to get involved and find out what’s going on around campus. Follow the social media accounts to keep up with what’s happening on campus. • Facebook: @vustuactivities • Instagram: @vustudentactivities • TikTok: @vustudentactivities1 • Snapchat: @vustuactivities • Twitter: @studentactivi17 Student Government Association and Campus Activities Board 812-888-4301 Physical Education Complex, Room 102 The Executive Council of the Student Government Association (SGA), and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) form the nucleus of campus activities. The Executive Council of SGA consists of: President, Vice President/Interclub Liaison, Secretary/Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator, and Finance Coordinator; and the Student Trustee. Elections for the SGA Executive Council are held at the end of the spring semester. Application forms are available in Student Activities approximately 3 weeks prior to each election. Completed applications must be returned to Student Activities. 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 and the Student Senate. The Student Senate consists of: two representatives from each residence hall, two representatives from each club, two commuter representatives, and 3 at large representatives. Each year the SGA appoints committees to help improve student life. 16