University of Maryland College Park - Terrapin / Reveille Yearbook (College Park, MD)

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The Student Union For many students, a second home can be found on campus at the Stu- dent Union, the focal point of social and cultural activity at the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The Student Union is constantly undergo- ing change to meet the recreational and educational needs of the campus family utilizing its services. One area of the Student Union undergoing some of the greatest changes include the food services. Located on the ground floor is the area known as Restaurant Row which in- cludes Roy Rogers, a pizza shop, a bakery, a delicatessen, a sub shop and an icecream parlor. The Department of Dining Services is responsible for running a small cafeteria located on this floor along with the Tortuga Room, a quiet restaurant with table service. They also offer a catering service which can ac- comodate simple refreshments or complete banquet meals. An independently-run Food Collec- tive or Co-op located in the basement offers a variety of fruits, nuts, and cheeses in addition to their natural foods such as muffins and sandwiches. Recreational facilities abound to suit everyone. Bowling, billards, table ten- nis and a host of other activities in- cluding video games, pinball and backgammon are provided in the Recreational Center on the lower level of the Union. Also located there is the Outhaus, an outdoor equipment rental shop providing supplies for caving, camping and backpacking. Hoff Theater, a 746 seat movie house, offers an excellent selection of recently released films as well as the classics of yesteryear. They also spon- sor a midnight movie series highlighting comedy or adventure films. Located on the ground floor near Hoff is the Craft Center , open to all hobbyists and enthusiasts of arts and crafts. Facilities available include a photography lab, a silk screen and sign service, a ceramic lab, a wood- working shop and a textile lab. The Craft Center also sponsors, along with the Student Union Program Council, classes and workshops utilizing their facilities throughout the year. The Record Co-op is a non-profit operation offering albums, tapes and stereo accessories at prices lower than most commercial outlets. And, after searching for favorite records, students and faculty can purchase tickets at the IVISU Ticket Office for Capital Center events, concerts of- fered from Ticketron and many cam- pus activities. The Student Union is also the home of many student organizations offices, including the Student Government Association, The Program Council and several fraternaties and sororities. The Union Shop and the Umporium Book Center provide the student body with many of the necessities of col- lege living. The Union Shop sells can- dy, magazines, cigarettes and an abundance of munchies. The Um- porium Book Store offers texts, stuffed animals, posters, school supplies and knick knacks like mugs, calenders and toiletries. The store also sells Ivlaryland items such as sweatshirts, socks and T-shirts. After eating or browsing, there is the new commuter lounge, complete with couches and plants, for relaxing. Since its opening, it has been a very popular place to socialize or crash between classes for both commuting and non- commuting students. The Student Union has a lot to offer everyone. It is a great place for Ter- rapins to study, sleep, socialize, eat, drink and shop. But the Student Union retains as its primary goal, to be of service — service to the students, staff, faculty, alumni and guests of the University. — Gene Schrivener Connie Howard works while Hilary Paul counts the Chicago Lounge. Shahin Snomali can bank on standing in line to get his money. 30 Student Union

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