George Sherman Union

The George Sherman Union is a student center at Boston University that contains nine restaurants, banking services, auditoriums, and administrative offices. The building directly connects to the nearby Mugar Memorial Library, creating a central hub for campus activity.

The building opened in spring 1963 and was named after George Sherman, a Boston industrialist and major benefactor to the university. The Brutalist design became a defining feature of the campus landscape.

The student center serves as a gathering place where students from all programs come together for clubs, meetings, and social events. You can observe the daily rhythm of campus life as people move through the halls and lounge areas.

The building is easy to locate in the center of campus with multiple entrances for convenient access. The BU Scarlet Safewalk safety service operates from here and can assist visitors who need campus guidance.

When it first opened, the basement contained a ten-lane bowling alley that was part of the original recreation facilities. This feature was removed years later as the building's purpose evolved.

Architectural style: brutalism

Website: http://bu.edu/gsu

GPS coordinates: 42.35100,-71.10900

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06