The Indiana Memorial Union is more than just a hotel. It’s the go-to spot on campus for almost everything.
When completed in 1932, it was the world’s largest student union. We’ve broken down three of the floors to help you avoid getting lost.
FIRST FLOOR
Starbucks
While a separate Starbucks is located on Indiana Avenue, which is not far from the IMU, the Starbucks on the first floor is a popular spot where students study and catch up with friends.
The large sitting area, also known as the IMU Gallery for its featured art, can seat dozens of patrons.
South Lounge
The South Lounge, a brief walk from the IMU Starbucks, is another frequented stop for students looking for a cozy place to study.
Students can sink into the large leather couches or read at a table near the windows.
Tudor Room
The Tudor Room is a great place to take your family to lunch.
It also has delicious Sunday brunches.
For more information about dining in this beautiful setting, visit imu.indiana.edu/dining/tudorroom.shtml.
Whittenberger Auditorium
The Whittenberger Auditorium is known for its free weekly film series on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, which are organized by Union Board.
The auditorium was named after the first president of the University’s first student union, John Whittenberger, and it can seat up to 400 people.
Alumni Hall
Alumni Hall, which is more formal than the Whittenberger Auditorium, is 5,000 square feet and the largest and most used meeting hall in the IMU, event manager and sales assistant Sarah Cady said.
IU Bookstore
The bookstore expands three floors and carries everything from IU T-shirts, tank tops and hoodies to souvenir mugs, banners and pens.
One floor is usually designated to textbook rentals. Lines can get crazy during breaks between class times, so get your books early.
MEZZANINE
Sugar & Spice
Sugar & Spice pastry chef Michael Craig said it is the only store of its kind in the country.
It offers organic coffee, cheeses, meats and pastries ranging from traditional chocolate chip cookies to fancy cupcakes and cheesecakes.
“We have our traditions, like the chocolate no-bakes and Special K chewies,” Craig said.
It mails orders as far away as California.
Back Alley Bowling
Back Alley Bowling offers more than what its title implies, as it also operates a billiards and arcade room, Manager John Bower said.
Rates for the general public are $2.50 for a bowling game, and blacklight bowling is $2.75 for students and $3 for the general public.
Rates for the billiards room for those without a student ID are $6 per hour and $5.50 for students.
LOBBY
Front desk
The Biddle Hotel front desk is located in the Union’s lobby near the Sycamore Corner Store.
Dunn Meadow Café
Dunn Meadow Café is an alternative to the Market at the Union Food Court which is located on the mezzanine level.
Formerly named Kiva, Dunn Meadow Café was reopened in February 2010, Retail Manager Holly Parient said. The menu lists an array of fresh sandwiches and various wraps and pitas.
Sycamore Corner Store
The Sycamore Corner Store is a convenient shop for hotel guests, especially since it’s located next to the main desk in the lobby.
The store offers wine, chocolate baskets, beer, souvenir baskets and nut baskets.
UPS store
A convenient one-stop location for all your full-service packaging, shipping and postal needs.
Whether you’re sending a souvenir back home or need to send a fax, the UPS Store — located just outside the lobby — can handle your requests.
ALSO AT THE IMU
Look for the poster sale at the beginning of each semester. It’ll give you something to cover those bare white walls of your dorm room.
