University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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Memorial Student Union Union grows from basement gathering to strong social center Originally located in the basement of Men’s Hall, the Memorial Student Union has been a part of the KSC com- munity since the 1940Js. The present union building, built in 1958, houses the Snack Bar, Student Recreational Center and a formal lounge, as well as offices for CAC, The Antelope, Student Senate and other student service organizations. Since its beginning, the union has served as a meeting place for visiting with friends, watching TV, getting snacks or playing pinball. A gallery displays the latest art projects of KSC students and the many bulletin boards and display cases keep students in- formed about campus and community events. The union employs approximately 60 students in all facets of its opera- tion, and, in the words of union direc- tor Dave Laubersheimer, it is “a unify- ing force in the daily life of the campus community...a social center that also meets the daily needs of the student.” —Deb Geier Duane Miner, Red Cloud, reviews his noles in- tently before a test. KSC accounting students work on assignments between classes at the union ballroom. Morgan Meier; Elm Creek, plays one of the many pinball machines in the union’s Recreation Center. —Mark IVinz Kau war the

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t Drive-through window services at many of Kearney's quick-food restaurants provide students with a way to eat on the run. Approximately 3,200 students are served daily at the dining hall of the Nebraskan. —Sue Slater —Betty Graham y1

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Kathy Jo Stitt, Chadron, takes advantage of the warm September weather to chat with friends on the union's steps. —Betty Graham Student art works are on display throughout the year at the Blue and Gold Lounge. Located in the center of the KSC campus, the union serves as a meeting place for friends and organizations. —Betty Graham ■Belt) (jruham