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Hungry?!

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

Dining @ the Union

Bowling, Billiards, & Games, Oh My!

Take a break and enjoy yourself.

Fun in the Underground!

Upcoming Events

March 24, 2019 - April 1, 2019

Call for Submissions: Kerrville Folk Festival University Songwriter's Competition

All-day event

Campus Events + Entertainment Office (UNB 4.300)

Submit your original music for a chance to perform on the legendary Cactus Cafe stage. Event Details

Tuesday March 26

Fantasy Drag Ball

7 to 10 p.m.

Student Activity Center Ballroom, North & South (SAC 2.41NS)

A wild night with UT and Austin's best drag queens! Event Details

Wednesday March 27

César Chávez Legacy Dinner

"MACC Mexican American Culture" in colorful text on top of an aztec calendar

6 to 9 p.m.

Texas Union Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom (UNB 3.202)

César Chávez Legacy Dinner: Working For Freedom Event Details

Wednesday March 27

Late Night Film Series - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

8 to 11 p.m.

Texas Union Theatre (UNB 2.228)

Free Films at the Texas Union Wednesdays at 8:00 Event Details

Thursday March 28

Blockbuster Film Series - Green Book

6 to 11 p.m.

Texas Union Theatre (UNB 2.228)

Free Films at the Texas Union every Thursday at 6pm & 9pm Event Details

Thursday March 28

Game Time with Gordon Bellamy

7 to 9 p.m.

Texas Union Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom (UNB 3.202)

Join Gordon Bellamy, designer of Madden, for a conversation on Diversity in STEM & gaming, the future of eSports, and a chance to win a copy of Madden 19! Event Details

Tuesday April 2

Paint & Sip

7 to 9 p.m.

Student Activity Center Ballroom, North & South (SAC 2.41NS)

An artful evening painting on canvas and sipping on mocktails! Event Details

Thursday April 4

Blockbuster Film Series - The Favourite

6 to 11 p.m.

Texas Union Theatre (UNB 2.228)

Free Films at the Texas Union every Thursday at 6pm & 9pm Event Details

Saturday April 6

Forty Acres Fest 2019

"Texas Traditions since the 1950's" in black text on a blue background

2 to 9 p.m.

Main Mall

Forty Acres Fest 2019, UT's spring outdoor music festival, featuring FREE food, activities, live music, games, and a concert with Waka Flocka Flame! Event Details

Wednesday April 10

Late Night Film Series - La Misma Luna

8 to 11 p.m.

Texas Union Theatre (UNB 2.228)

Free Films at the Texas Union Wednesdays at 8:00 Event Details

The Texas Union, viewed from the West Mall @ Guadalupe Street. Marsha Miller

Tower Tours

This is a non-historical tour. Information about the Tower's architecture is provided, and it is a wonderful opportunity for photos and a full 360 degree view of Austin and the UT campus.

Tour the Tower!

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.

Get info on DigiKnow!

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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.

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. Here, you will also be able to make reservations for Tower Tours or get information on how to reserve rooms in the Texas Union and Hogg Memorial Auditorium. 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!