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In 2017 the Student Center was named the number one student union in the country by the College Rank. The building is located in University Park near the Rec/IM and Library. It is also the location of the EMU Bookstore, a 24/7 computer lab, two art galleries, various offices and Admissions. [7] The Student Center also includes the Kiva Room. [8]
EMU is home to many notable structures, including three high-rise residence halls and the multi-building Eastern Michigan University Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. [1] Today EMU is composed of more than 122 buildings across 800 acres (3.2 km 2 ) of its academic and athletic campus.
After the new Eastern Michigan University Student Center opened in 2006, McKenny closed for renovations and structural preservation work. The building is located across from the famous Ypsilanti Water Tower on Cross Street and is a contributing property to the Eastern Michigan University Historic District .
The Bruce T. Halle Library, often referred to as Halle Library, is the sole library on the Eastern Michigan University campus. It houses one of the largest collections of children's literature in the United States. [2] [3] Halle Library features an advanced automated shelving system, the Automated Retrieval Collection (ARC).
The EMU dining facility known as "The Fishbowl" was the site of the famous food-fight scene in National Lampoon's Animal House. [4] The EMU Ballroom is a notable concert venue and has hosted shows by acts such as Grateful Dead, R.E.M., and Bob Dylan. [5] [6] [7] The EMU was the site of Eugene's University Station post office. [8]
The Olds-Robb Student Recreation/Intramural Complex (commonly called "the Rec/IM"), which opened in 1982, [1] contains an indoor track, two weight rooms, and a whirlpool, [1] as well as Jones Natatorium, Big Bob's Lake House (used by many student organizations for events, near the center of campus on university park) and a picnic area between ...
Student I.D.s and ticking – The I.D. Office is in charge of student IDs and tickets for campus events. [5] Memorial Union Bookstore – The campus bookstore is operated by Barnes & Noble College Booksellers. The bookstore sells class textbooks as well as clothing. [6] Center for Student Involvement – houses the student government offices. [7]
As UD athletic director from 1984 to 2009, Edgar N. Johnson oversaw construction of the Carpenter Center, intending it to eventually serve as the new home for UD's men and women's basketball. [ 2 ] The arena opened in 1992 and was designed by HOK Sport (now known as Populous ), who have been involved in more than 150 sports and recreation projects.