In 2006 students approved a referendum to increase their fees to fund a new Student Union. The planing and construction of the building was a collaboration between students, staff, and faculty. The 17,000 square foot Union is located in the center of the campus in what was formerly the University library. During construction sustainability was a major priority; much of the building consists of the re-use of the existing building where the University was able to recycle 540 tons of concrete and 42 tons of steel.