Compton Union Building History

Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections

The Compton Union Building was named after Wilson Compton, University President from 1946-1951. The CUB opened in 1952, and was originally a three-story building. The CUB was remodeled in 1957, in 1967-68 with a major addition, and again in 2006-08. In the past the CUB housed a campus bowling alley. Today, the CUB houses dining options, the campus bookstore, student clubs, and much more.

<gallery> Image:Cub-2-1948.gif|Students petitioning for a new union building in 1948. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Image: Cub1952.gif|The CUB shortly after opening in 1952. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Image:Cubbowling1960.jpg|The CUB once had its very own bowling alley as pictured here in 1960. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Image:Originalub1891.gif|Original union building known as the Temporary Union Building, or "TUB, in 1891. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections