The Purdue Memorial Union (PMU) and Stewart Center together represent a multi-million-dollar investment in education, recreation, hospitality, and culture. These two facilities are designed to serve students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests of Purdue.

The Union was dedicated in 1924 as a permanent memorial to those Purdue sons and daughters who serve in defense of their country. A memorial cross in the Union’s Great Hall also honors these individuals. Nearby, a large, three-dimensional campus model is seen by thousands every day, helping the Union fulfill its role as “the front door to Purdue University.”

Lounges, accessible meeting rooms, and office space for student organizations help the Union achieve its mission as the center of the campus. The Purdue Student Union Board (PSUB) acts as a primary campus programming department, addressing students’ social, cultural, recreational, and informational needs. PSUB also assists the Union’s administrative staff by providing input and feedback on issues relating to the management of the Union’s many and varied operations.

Service to the University community is a central component of the PMU mission, and this service takes many forms:

Lodging. The Union Club Hotel has 192 modern rooms, competitive rates, airport shuttle service, and convenient garage parking in the heart of the campus. Meeting rooms and catering services are available to suit the needs of both large and small conferences. Reservations for the Union Club Hotel can be made locally by calling 49-48913, or toll-free at (800) 320-6291.

Dining Services.The Union has just completed
a $7 million renovation to it’s retail dining area. The following is a description of all that is available. Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen offers authentic Italian specialties including pasta, three kinds of pizza, and a new area named Pick & Mix where you can make your own salad. Lemongrass features wok-fired entrees and Pho soups, emphasizing vegetables, sauces, and spices found primarily in Thailand and Vietnam. “Pappy’s, The Original Sweet Shop,” is a 1950s retro diner, complete with jukeboxes at the tables. Pappy’s offers burgers of all types, fries, blue plate specials, sandwiches, and treats made from the original Purdue Creamery recipe ice cream. The Oasis Café serves deli wraps and sandwiches as well as specialty coffees, teas, and bakery items. Flatbreads, a gourmet sandwich, salad, and soup concept features hot artisan breads baked in a gas-fired, open-hearth oven. Starbucks in the Union offers a full array of hot and cold drinks as well as Starbucks merchandise. The Sagamore Restaurant offers relaxing dining for breakfast and lunch. It also features dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings for special occasions. Zia Juice,
a new take on our popular Freshens concept, features freshly squeezed juices, a variety of delicious smoothies, and healthy snacks. La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill offers delicious “south of the border” cuisine featuring high quality, fresh ingredients and is famous for its salsa bar. Urban Market is an upscale convenience store featuring organic, sustainable, and natural foods, with a new cereal bar concept called Loops.

The Union Catering and Events office is ready to assist all your catering needs, from small dinner parties to large banquets to wedding receptions. Call 49-48908.

Meeting Rooms. The Union has rooms to suit all your needs, from small-group gatherings to large conferences. For information on scheduling events in the Union, stop by the Catering and Events Office on the main floor, or call 49-48908.

Recreation. The Union’s Recreation Center has a new name. The Union Rack and Roll offers exciting recreational opportunities for individuals, groups, or league play. It features 10 state-of-the-art bowling lanes and 12 championship billiards tables. Call 49-48990 for information. The center is located off the subwalk below the Grant street entrance to the Union. A video games arcade is located on the ground floor just across from Pappy’s Sweet Shop.

Other Services. The Union also offers check cashing and ATMs. A new Purdue Employee Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) branch is located on the main floor across from the Catering & Events office.

STA Travel has an office on the ground floor of the Union, open to the public.

The BoilerCopyMaker offers black-and-white copies, color copies, Federal Express service, resume packets, and discounts on various software products.

The Visitor Information Center at PMU (VIC@PMU) and CampusLink (an Internet readiness portal) are located in the Great Hall to welcome guests to campus.

Card Services, the office to get a University ID and establish a BoilerExpress debit account, is located on the main floor of the Union.

Stewart Center is named after two of Purdue’s most famous friends and benefactors — Robert B. and Lillian V. Stewart. Stewart Center’s facilities serve many needs on campus, including meeting rooms for student and faculty/staff activities and an auditorium for lectures and organizations.

Also housed in Stewart Center is the Stewart Newsstand, a convenience store located on the first floor, offering everything from gum and candy to newspapers and gifts. Library facilities for Humanities, Social Science, and Continuing Education as well as offices for the Purdue Conference Division are also located there. For the performing arts, Loeb Playhouse and Fowler Hall within Stewart Center supplement the facilities of the Edward C. Elliott Hall of Music.