Student Activities
Located in the Reamer Campus Center, the Office of Student Activities is the focal point for the development of social, cultural, recreational, intellectual, and student governance programs at Union College.
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The Staff
The Student Activities staff provides support to student leaders as they develop their leadership skills and create a variety of events and activities. It is the goal of the Office of Student Activities to create a comfortable environment for the students of Union College to share, create, and implement their own ideas. All programs sponsored by the Office of Student Activities are created and implemented by students with the guidance, support, and direction of the Student Activities staff.
The Student Government is advised by the Director of Student Activities. The Student Forum is the governing body of the student body. Union College has a thriving Student Forum, members of this body are involved in many of the institutional decisions. Elections are held annually, in the spring for the majority of the student body, and in the fall for the first year students. Elections are competitive and create a natural sense of excitement on campus. The Student Forum oversees the operations of all student clubs and organizations. This governing body also oversees the student activity fee, which each student pays along with their tuition. This money is allocated to 80+ student clubs and organizations. The Student Forum looks to their constitution and advisor for guidance. Student Forum meetings are held on a weekly basis when classes are in session, and are open to the student body. To view the Constitution follow this link:
U-Program
The program board is responsible for the majority of programs on campus. It is made up of several committees including traditional programs, innovative ideas, cultural events, publicity and promotions, and intellectual programs. All of these committees are led by a student president and treasurer. The program board is advised by the coordinator of Student Activities.
Greek Life is an integral part of the Union College camps community. Rooted in over 175 years of tradition, the Greek system continues to provide unique experiences for students who attend Union College. It's rich history at Union College is reflected each year during Homecoming and ReUnion Weekend. Currently Members of the Greek community participate in and provide philanthropic and social activities for the campus community.
Student Employees
The Office of Student Activities employees 10 students who are responsible for providing technical support to events. They are called equipment managers. The equipment managers learn to operate multiple sound systems including a 16 channel band mixer. These students receive specific training, due to the extensive technical knowledge needed for this job. They help to ensure that events are completely student run.
The Office of Student Activities has a nine person student staff. The students that work office maintain are responsible for a variety of duties including answering the phones, helping clubs with paperwork, maintaining a video and DVD library of over 500 videos available for free rental. Check out the current videos here
Contact Student Activities
Phone: (518) 388-6118
Fax: (518) 388-6792 
404 Reamer Campus Center
Union College
Schenectady, NY 12308
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Matt Milless, Director of Student Activities
Kerrie Wolf, Assistant Director of Student Activities
Donna Johndrow, Student Budget and Finance Coordinator