More about the Student Center

Our History

  • The Parkside Union was built in 1976 at a cost of $3.5 million, funded entirely by Student Fees.
  • The Parkside Union was redecorated and refurbished in the spring of 1989.
  • In 2004, the Segregated Fee Allocation Committee and Parkside Student Government approved $21 million in student fees to fund a renovation and expansion of the current facility.
  • In 2006, the Segregated Fee Allocation committee approved an additional 1.1 million for the project.
  • In January 2009, the Parkside Union officially reopened and was renamed the “Parkside Student Center.” This new name describes what the building is all about – a great place to eat, relax, hang out – the center of Student Life.

The Art

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” ― Thomas Merton, No Man is an Island. We celebrate our community of artists. Enjoy!

  • Jamison C. Bell ’06
  • John Bergeron ’98
  • Rebecca Bigalke ’01
  • Lisa Bigalke ’96
  • Christopher Bray ’02
  • Andrew Brennan ’06
  • Joshua Brennan ’04
  • Doug DeVinny
  • Bill Greider ’84
  • Kristina Niemi Johnson ’94
  • Glen Larson ’82
  • Mary Ann Logic ’02
  • Michael Nitsch ’80
  • Gabriela Pettit ’87
  • Judy Sebranek ’96
  • Margaret Suchland ’92
  • Jack Tatay ’06
  • Linda Wawiorka ’02
  • Gary Weidner ’85
  • Connie Wolfe ’96

  • Cat Brogan ’03 (Grand staircase)
  • Andrew Adamak ’09 (Overlook lounge)
  • Timothy Carls ’92 (Admissions and Birch Room)
  • Brenna Kempf (University Bookstore)
  • Jana McLaughlin (Outside all meetings rooms)
  • David Holmes, emeritus faculty (Large mural, top of grand staircase)

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