The Emporia State University Memorial Union is the student activity center on the Emporia State University campus in Emporia, Kansas.HistoryThe Memorial Union was built to remember the World War I service members who were students at the Kansas State Teachers College and is the first student union on the west side of the Mississippi River. The three story building houses conferences and campus meetings, as well as the dining hall for students living in the residence halls.AdministrationThe Union is a corporation operated by a director and two assistant directors. Staff includes almost 20 full-time staff members, and almost 50 student workers, and houses the most employees on the Emporia State campus.Services Student I.D.s and ticking – The I.D. Office is in charge of student IDs and tickets for campus events. Memorial Union Bookstore – The campus bookstore is operated by Barnes & Noble College Booksellers. The bookstore sells class textbooks as well as clothing. Center for Student Involvement – houses the student government offices. Conference and Scheduling – Schedules group conferences or events at the UniversityCorky's CupboardIn Spring 2014, an idea was proposed to the university administration to provide an on-campus pantry for students living in poverty. As a collaboration between the CSI and Student Wellness Center, volunteers provided canned food items and collaborate with KVOE (AM) and the community to fill the shelves. Students are only allowed to retrieve items form the pantry once a week with 10 or less items.
