The Texas Union

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The Texas Union was built in 1933 to serve as a college independent community center or "living room" on campus.

It is one of the buildings designed by Paul Cret who also designed the Tower and Main Building, Goldsmith Hall and Texas Memorial Museum on campus.

Money to build the Union was raised by the Texas Exes in a campaign led by Thomas Watt Gregory.

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Hungry?!

We've got plenty of food and drink options @ the Texas Union.

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Advertise your event

The University Unions provides the opportunity for university departments and registered student organizations to advertise events and activities on campus. There are 12 screens located throughout the Texas Union, Student Activity Center, Prufrock’s Coffee Shop in the PCL, and the Wendy’s in Jester Center.

Upcoming Events

Event Status
Scheduled
Monday October 28, 2024, 10:00 am - Friday January 31, 2025, 11:59 pm
Texas Union Theatre
Call for submissions!
Finals Fest
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday December 10, 2024, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Looking for a breather, free food or a fun activity during finals? Join us at SSB 1.100 (Main lobby)
Open Mic at the Cactus
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday December 10, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Nov 19 2024 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Dec 10 2024 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Feb 18 2025
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic at the Cactus
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday January 14, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Nov 19 2024 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Dec 10 2024 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Feb 18 2025
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic at the Cactus
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday January 21, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Nov 19 2024 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Dec 10 2024 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Feb 18 2025
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic at the Cactus
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday January 28, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Nov 19 2024 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Dec 10 2024 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Feb 18 2025
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic at the Cactus
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday February 4, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Nov 19 2024 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Dec 10 2024 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Feb 18 2025
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic at the Cactus
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday February 11, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Nov 19 2024 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Dec 10 2024 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Feb 18 2025
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic at the Cactus
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday February 18, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Nov 19 2024 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Dec 10 2024 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Feb 18 2025
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
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The Texas Union, viewed from the West Mall @ Guadalupe Street. Marsha Miller

Hospitality Center

Welcome to the Hospitality Center in the Texas Union where a friendly and efficient staff can provide answers to your questions about the Unions, the University, and the city of Austin. We also offer a variety of free informational pamphlets, bus schedules, and brochures. Come visit us in the South Lobby of the Texas Union during building hours and be greeted with a smile!

Texas Union: Level 2

We've got 5 floors of food, fun, and meeting space.

Contact The Texas Union

The Texas Union

Address

University Unions
2308 Whitis Ave
F4200
Austin, TX 78712

Phone

512-475-6636

Fax

512-475-6599

Website

https://universityunions.utexas.edu

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