Campus celebrated the Martin University Center’s birthday at noon on Sept. 19. 

Student affairs set up a table outside the building next to Kay Granger Mall to hand out cupcakes, party blowers and party hats. They also provided cold drinks to offer respite from the heat.  

Sophomore political science major Draylone Weathersby said, “I wasn’t here when this building was built, but it has had a great impact on the school, so it’s really cool to see that it’s been around this long.” 

Built in 2019, the Martin University Center has become a hub for student life. 

“[The Martin Center] is really useful,” graduate student Israel Snachez said. “There’s always people here and there’s plenty of food options.”  

From dining options and student lounges to ballrooms and offices, the building provides spaces for everyone on campus to enjoy. 

“This is a huge space for work, for hanging out with friends, or for just doing homework,” Weathersby said. “It’s a great space for everybody.” 

Some staff recognize the importance of celebrating a space that is so important to students. 

“It’s exciting to celebrate one of the places that our students hang out,” Ethan Williams, assistant director for orientation at Ram Camp, said. “It’s kind of the center of campus.”