Welcome back to our Admitted Students Guide blog series, where we break down everything you need to know as an admitted student, from housing, to dining, to celebrating on social media to so much more! Today, UNH student Thiri San ’23 tells you all you’ll need to know about the Memorial Union Building, which we call the MUB, at UNH. Learn more about what you can find in this hub of student life and explore ways to get involved, have fun and find community on campus.
If you are searching for the center of UNH student life and activities as an admitted student, the Memorial Union Building (MUB) is your answer. The MUB is a centralized building on campus for the Wildcat community to come together for day-to-day activities as well as to attend special events. The MUB fosters an inclusive, thriving environment for students and ensures student life at UNH is as appealing as its academics and athletics.
Check out the MUB in 360 degrees:
Where is the Memorial Union Building?
The MUB is located on 83 Main St., in the center of campus. It is near the Hamilton Smith academic building, next to Mills Residence Hall and attached to UNH’s main dining hall, Holloway Commons. The Campus Connector buses frequently stop at the MUB.
What exactly is in the MUB?
Comprised of various venues, facilities and services to help UNH students navigate their time on campus, the MUB has almost everything you need in one place, including:
Union Court
One of the hotspots on campus, Union Court offers several different food and beverage options, along with a large space for students to study or catch up with friends.
Campus Services
- Meal Plan Services
- Campus ID Services
- Parking Services
UNH Bookstore
A popular place for students to purchase UNH apparel, course textbooks, gifts, dorm essentials and more.
Games Room
Located in Room 154A, students enjoy coming here to play all sorts of games, ranging from PC video games, to the Xbox and PlayStation, to billiards and table tennis and much more.
Check out the games room in 360 degrees
Venues
- The Granite State Room (GSR) is used to host a variety of events, receptions, fairs, celebrations and ceremonies.
- The Strafford Room is another large area used for events similar to those hosted at the GSR.
- In the MUB: Theater I and Theater II you can watch movies organized by the Memorial Union & Student Activities board, as well as lectures, special guest presentations and conferences.
Take a look at the other rooms and services in the MUB here.
What kind of events are held at the MUB?
As mentioned, there are multiple venues in the MUB for events. Events include:
Leadership Programs
The Memorial Union & Student Activities board provides training and development opportunities for UNH students to explore their academic, organizational and societal leadership skills.
Make and Take
These are weekly events organized by the Board where students can relax while expressing their creativity through arts and crafts.
Maker’s Expo
A vendor fair where UNH students, staff and faculty come together to buy and sell their crafts.
MUBFest
A long-standing UNH tradition, MUBFest hosts a wide variety of fun activities and events to help new students become acclimated to college.
How can I get involved at the MUB or on campus in general?
The Memorial Union & Student Activities and Campus Activities Board are organizations that create many of the events for student life on campus. They are always open to new members—just attend any meeting to join!
Otherwise, there are many ways to get involved on campus. UNH hosts semesterly organization fairs, as well as an annual event called UDay where students, staff, faculty and the Durham community can discover 200+ student groups, organizations and local vendors. Search through our Wildcat Link to find the hundreds of clubs and organizations available at UNH.
You can also visit our ‘events’ Wildcat Link, where you can view an array of different events that UNH has or will put on for students as well as the general public.
What are the MUB hours of operation?
Individual departments’ and service providers' hours may vary; however, the building hours are:
- Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- Sunday: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Ready to see UNH campus life in action?
- Attend one of our Admitted Student Visit events this spring.
- Make it official by enrolling today.
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