Student Union update

https://union.fsu.edu/new-union/renderings





https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2019/05/06/panera-bread-jamba-juice-pdq-more-coming-fsus-new-union/1118049001/



This past Monday, April 1, the Oglesby Union and the Florida State University Student Government Association Oglesby Union Board hosted the New Union Showcase. The event was held to update students on what they can expect when the new Union opens in fall 2020.

The event showed stunning mock-ups of the $120 million new Union project and gave insight into what the spaces would look like, as well as how the bookstore will be re-imagined and which dining locations will be available.

Currently, the new Oglesby Union will host a floating Starbucks, an FSU-themed grill, Panera Bread, Jamba Juice, Lime, Sushi With Gusto, Seminole Pies, Pollo Tropical, PDQ and Panda Express.


The $120 million renovation of the Union will bring a Panera, Panda Express, Jamba Juice and more to campus. (Photo: Andrew Salinero/FSView)

One thing that will remain the same is the pool tables and the bowling alley. Although the old Union had 10 pool tables, the new Union will have eight tables. All of the tables are from the original Union. Crenshaw Lanes will also remain in the Union.

“There’s a lot of student union and student centers around the country that are actually getting rid of their bowling alleys,” said Matt Watson, associate director of Oglesby Union. “Ours is actually one of the busiest in the country, so we can’t wait for it to be back.”

The new FSU Bookstore will be moving back into the Union. The store will be 25,000 square feet, at least double the size it is now. Sections of the store will be dedicated to Nike and Apple products. It will also include a lounge area, making it another place for students to to relax, study or hangout.