The SLU Student Union develops programs and initiatives that promote student well-being, academic and professional growth, community engagement, and connection across campus. From social events and research support to food access, wellness resources, and student-led organizing, these efforts respond to the needs and interests of SLU students. Explore the programs and resources available to support your experience at SLU and strengthen our campus community.
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Community Cupboard
The SLU Community Cupboard provides miscellaneous non-perishable food items for free to students on campus to come and take for their own consumption and/or come and donate for other students to receive. This is a form of direct mutual aid occurring on campus. All food is donated. The stock of food on the Community Cupboard table is replenished through what others decide to bring in. The food are items subject to change. Location: 14th floor in the Student Lounge.
Monthly Social Mixer
The Student Union hosts Monthly Social Mixer events as part of our community engagement agenda. Each Monthly Social Mixer event is unique and happens during every month of all semesters in the official academic student year. These Monthly Social Mixer events provide food, socializing, networking, and space for students.
Hygiene Products
The SLU Student Union provides various single-packaged Hygiene Products purchased through Wellness and Health category of Student Activity Fees budget. This initiative was approved through vote of the Student Union. The Hygiene products are found on the table along where the Community Cupboard is on 14th floor. Available products are: mouthwash, bar soap, alcohol pads, lip balm, sanitizing wipes, ointment. Location: 14th floor in the Student Lounge.
Professional Development and Research Grant
The SLU Student Union approved through vote access to the Professional Development category of Student Activities Fees budget for students through its Professional Development and Research Grant. The monetary grants covers for the costs upon students for professional development activities in support of education outside of SLU. Apply
Research Support Journal
The Student Union approved through vote to support students through Professional Development category of Student Activity Fees budget in Capstone, Independent Study, and Fieldwork research intensive courses at SLU with providing Research Support Journals. This journal is given to all enrolled students in the above courses only.
Community Organizing
The SLU Student Union is part of CUNY University Student Senate. The University Student Senate is comprised of elected student leaders from all 25 CUNY campuses. The USS through its legislative agenda is organizing students lobbying for free metrocards to all CUNY students. March in March is also student-led community organizing event.