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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
SUNDAY, MAY 28, 1939
TO KANSAS UNIVERSITY
75-year-old parent of the 12-year-old Memorial Union
Members of Memorial Union and the organizations which have made it possible up through the 12 years, congratulate the University of Kansas for 75 years of growth in size and achievement—for development of scholarship and citizenship—for progress in education and research and for stage. Today, University City boasts 4,328 students—almost all of these are members of ours and your Memorial Union.
Erected in memory of the one-hundred and twenty-nine students and alumni of the University of Kansas who gave their lives in service in the World War, as the bronze tablet by its east door relates, the building has enjoyed no more colorful a history in the last 12 years than was experienced preceding the founding. Men fresh from the World War, other enthusiastic students, alumni, faculty members, townpeople, and friends of the University staged rallies, wore tags, offered prizes, wrote slogans — but raised the money for construction of the Union, in pledge form and otherwise. Students themselves pledged an average of $53 per man. Kansas spirit was crystallized in tangible form with the dedication of the Memorial Union building in October of 1927.
THE UNION BALLROOM is the center of large-scale activities: class dances, organization parties, convention and anniversary banquets, speeches, debates, and other special occasions. Many times being used for state-wide meetings, conventions and alumni gatherings.
THE OLD ENGLISH ROOM is the newest attraction of the Union and is probably the most attractive. Located on the same level as the Pine Room, but on the opposite side of the ballroom, it offers facilities for atmospheric banquets, dinners, and parties, complete with wagon-wheel chandeliers and fire-place.
THE W.S.G.A. BOOK EXCHANGE
in the sub-bosement of the Union, is non-profit market headquarters for buying and selling used textiles and textile products. It is not better assimilated in classrooms and laboratories at Kansas. The Women's Self Government Association sponsors the Book Exchange. Books which might be discarded find thankful owners. Students in need of cash are rewarded upon turning in books.
THE UNION CAFETERIA
in the basement of the Union serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to students and faculty members. There are provisions for private booths, and open tables, as well as partitioning off one section for private banquets and parties.
On this page are listed the most obvious of facilities and organizations which make up the Union and its services. The Memorial Union building is the social center of the University of Kansas. If you are not taking advantage of the purposes of Memorial Union you are invited to begin.
THE JAYHAWKER MAGAZINE
is the University's yearbook. Housed on the third floor of the Union building, the Joyhawk and its editors and photographers record the activities of the Hill population. Five issues are published each year containing pictures and stories of all substantial Joyhawk organizations, activities, and personalities. The Joyhawk offers opportunities to student writers, photographers, cartoonists, and other artists, salesmen, business men and editors. The result is a readable book in bound volume form, suitable for keeping tab on life on the Hill, and excellent for showing your grandchildren.
THE Y.M.C.A.
THE Y.M.C.A. at KU, is located in the basement of the Union Building, making up a part of a world wide fellowship of University students whose aim is to promote the principles of Christianity in every day life. Its past value is measured in part by the support contributed each year by alumni. Today the Y.M.C.A. at Kansas University is a live organization of 600 members. This association changes programs with changing times, offers recreation, study, opportunity to test ideals in practical situations and gives counselling on personal problems.
OTHER FACILITIES
THE PINE ROOM on the third floor overlooks the ballroom and provides a meeting place for the student governing bodies, the Men's Student Council and the Women's Self Government Association.
THE UNION LOUNGE is divided into three parts; the main lounge, the men's lounge, and the women's lounge. Here student groups of all kinds hold meetings, parties, and the like, or gather at their leisure to read magazines and newspapers, see exhibits, play cards and other games.
THE RECREATION ROOMS for ping pong and billiards, one room for men and another for women, are located in the sub-basement of the Union.
THE SOUR OWL MAGAZINE
is the monthly humor publication sponsored by Sigma Delta Chi, journalism fraternity, with offices in the sub-basement of the Union. The Owl features exchange and original jokes, a campus gossip, cartoons, satire, pictures, stories, and a "Fascinating He—Alluring She" contest.
THE UNION FOUNTAIN
is located in the sub-basement and is a popular "jelly joint" for cakes, peppers, sandwiches, malts, and Pi Phi's who live across the street. Students and others hang-out here. It is a popular rendezvous for intermission invitations.
Today, almost every form of student activity finds an outlet in the multi-farious facilities that comprise the complete Union. When you buy your student activity book, you are helping to support the Union, you become a member of the Union. The lounging rooms and their literature and comforts are yours to enjoy. The recreation rooms and their equipment await your pleasure.