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 - Friday January 31, 2025, All day
Texas Union Theatre
Call for submissions!
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, Mar 11 2025 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9pm until Tue, Apr 22 2025
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Rabbi Neil Blumofe
Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday January 22, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Doors 7:00 pm. Show at 7:30 pm. Admission is free!
Headliners
Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday January 22, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WCP Ballroom
A night of 2010s music
Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday January 23, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
WCP Ballroom
Food, fun, and prizes on January 23! Follow @utexasmacc for updates!
Lane Bricker
Event Status
Scheduled
Friday January 24, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
David Schaefer
Event Status
Scheduled
Saturday January 25, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm.
Lunar New Year
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday January 28, 2025, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom
Come celebrate the Year of the Snake at UT with free food, performances, and activities!
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, Mar 11 2025 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9pm until Tue, Apr 22 2025
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday January 30, 2025, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom
Suit up and show up—Comic Con is where legends are born!
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An image of the south side of the Texas Union

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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