Strand Union Building
Many people think of the SUB as the living room or the hearthstone of the campus. Its uses are as varied as the people who gather here. The MSU Bookstore, Exit Gallery, KGLT radio, numerous eateries, meeting rooms, and conference services. It also houses the Office of Admissions and offices for student government, student activities and special support programs are all under this roof.
The building was named for A.L. Strand, the first MSU alumnus to become president, 1937-42.
Handicapped access at the west door
Upcoming events in Strand Union Building
The First Amendment and the Modern University: A Conversation with Erwin Chemerinsky
Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky discusses free speech, academic freedom and the role of the First Amendment in higher education. The free public event includes audience questions and answers. View Details
Matcha Monday
Monday, October 26, 2026, from 8:30am to 10:00am
Start your week with matcha and a place to land. All MSU students are invited to stop by the Student Commons in SUB 185 on the last Monday of each month from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m View Details
Hot Takes: A Skills to Dialogue Party
Monday, October 26, 2026, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
The Student Commons’ Skills to Dialogue program helps students build practical skills for communicating across differences, navigating disagreement, and staying curious in challenging conversations. View Details
Taking the Lead: Getting the Most out of your Mentor Relationship
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 9:30am to 10:30am
Please join The Graduate School for the next event in our fall GradCat 360 professional development series: Taking the Lead: Getting the Most out of your Mentor Relationship The relationship you have with your advisor (chair) is important Learn how to have conversations... View Details
Major Madness - An interactive major exploration event designed to jump start major exploration
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Come learn about MSU majors and minors from current MSU upper-division students. We'll also have staff and Advisors from other academic programs such as Pre-Law, the Health Professions Resource Center, the MSU Honors College, and much, much more! View Details