History
馃棾锔�November 1963 Students Approve the Vision
San Jos茅 State students voted in a general election to establish the Student Union project through an additional student fee, turning the vision of a centralized student space into a reality.
馃帀Fall 1969 Student Union Opens
The Student Union officially opened its doors, becoming a central hub for student life, programs, services, and community engagement on campus. The project cost exceeded $5 million, including furnishings.
馃强1980s Students Invest in Campus Recreation
Following the model established in the 1960s, students voted through multiple elections to fund new recreational and event facilities through additional student fees.
馃挧May 1988 Aquatic Center Opens
The Aquatic Center opened, expanding recreational and wellness opportunities for students and the campus community.
馃彑锔�May 1989 Event Center Opens
The Event Center officially opened as a major venue for athletics, entertainment, campus programming, and large-scale student events.
馃弹锔�2006 Student Center Facilities Project Approved
The Student Center Facilities Project was approved through alternative consultation, launching plans for the expansion and renovation of the Student Union and the construction of a new recreation facility.
馃彚2016 Diaz Compean Student Union Completed
The expanded and renovated Diaz Compean Student Union was completed, modernizing campus spaces and enhancing the student experience through updated facilities and services.
馃挭Spring 2019 SRAC Completed
The remodeled Spartan Recreation & Aquatic Center (SRAC) officially opened, featuring state-of-the-art fitness, wellness, recreation, and social spaces for students.
馃挕Student-Funded Facilities
Student Union facilities are funded through student fees, which support bond repayment and operational costs. No state tax dollars are used for the construction or operation of these facilities.
