Student Union (Florida State University)

[5] In 1974 the "University Union" complex was named for Ross R. Oglesby, Professor of Government and dean of students for ten years.[5] The state's Capital Improvement Trust Fund (CITF) provided $9 million to renovate and expand the "Oglesby Union" complex in 1988.The 96,150 sq ft (8,933 m2) "Turner Building" was constructed and renovation of 60,000 sq ft (5,600 m2) in the original complex was completed providing a computer lab, a Senate chamber, a video center, thirteen additional meeting rooms, six retail locations, an Art Center, twenty new offices and a video games arcade.The ASLC included: a 380-seat multimedia theater; four 35-seat, business-quality meeting rooms; suites which provide office, meeting and workspace for: the Graduate Student Center, the Congress of Graduate Students, the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC); offices for the University Housing Office and Student Counseling Center; a cyber café for computer gaming; and a dining facility for expanded on-campus food service.In the Ballrooms, new HVAC equipment was installed as well as a sound system, carpeting and cosmetic improvements.[2] After the millennium passed, most of the original Oglesby Union complex buildings were in poor condition and lacked capacity for the current student population.[2] “Having a consistent architectural theme, knitted together by shaded walkways, courtyards, and plazas is something we’ve focused on,”[2] according to Rubin.[2] Multiple delays in acquiring material and labor pushed back the completion date almost two years, much to the consternation of students.[3] Peter Collins, Chairman of the FSU Board of Trustees, was satisfied that despite being $20 million over budget and two years overdue, it was worth the wait.
Oglesby Union, razed in 2018
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