| Kirkhof Center | |
| Building Type: | student union |
| Completion Date: | 1974 |
| Location: | Center of Allendale campus Grand Valley State University |
| Coordinates: | 42.9627°N -85.8886°W |
| Namesake: | Russel H. Kirkhof |
| Website: | Official website |
The Russel H. Kirkhof Center is a student union on the main Allendale campus of Grand Valley State University located in Allendale, Michigan.[1] The center, originally called “Campus Center”, was dedicated in 1974 and renamed to its current name in 1984.[2] [3]
The Kirkhof Center is home to many services and shops. Located inside the Kirkhof Center is as follows:[4]
Main Level: The main level contains the 2020 Information Desk, Subway, Panda Express, a convenience store/coffee shop,[5] a movie theater, billiards, the LGBT Resource Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Women's Center, and the Office of Student Life.
Second Level: The second level is mostly meeting spaces and conference rooms and is home to the Grand River Room and Pere Marquette Room.
Lower Level: The lower level contains the office of Grand Valley Lanthorn, the WCKS student radio station, and the Grand Valley TV studio.[6] Additionally, it contains the Promotions Office,[7] Area 51, dining rooms, and the Replenish Food Pantry.[8]
Since its initial construction, the Kirkhof Center has been expanded several times to meet demand for the growing student population.[3]
The newest addition to the Kirkhof Center is LEED certified.[1]