August 9, 2011 | Paul Horton for UConn Meet Me At the ‘U’ The Student Union plays a pivotal role in campus life at Storrs. (Paul Horton for UConn) Since first opening its doors in 1953, and undergoing extensive renovation and expansion as part of UConn 2000, the Student Union has played a pivotal role in campus life at Storrs. The Union hosts everything from cultural events to movies, dances to meetings and seminars, karaoke to cartoons, and more. It's also a great place to hang out with friends. (Paul Horton for UConn)