Explore the Alley: A New Space to Study, Lounge, and Dine in the University Union

A new outdoor space is open in the Julian A. McPhee University Union! Featuring new chairs, tables, lighting, heaters, and charging capabilities, the area between the Cal Poly University Store, Starbucks, and Chase Bank recently underwent a complete upgrade. The alley has transformed from an open walkway to a new, vibrant space for students to study, dine, and relax.

The alley project is part of a larger renovation to the Mustang Station patio in collaboration with the Cal Poly Corporation. Construction on the Mustang Station patio is ongoing and will feature a fireplace, outdoor TVs, and additional seating.

The University Union Advisory Board (UUAB), the branch of ASI Student Government responsible for making ASI-managed-facility policy recommendations, has been involved in every step of the project to represent the student perspective on the space.

“The University Union Advisory Board thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to provide student input on this project. We are so excited to provide students with the space to spend more time outside,” UUAB Chair Elizabeth Roseman said.

ASI is always working to enhance its facilities to better meet the needs of students and the Cal Poly community. Learn more about current projects and upgrades to ASI-managed facilities by visiting ASI projects. Projects are funded by financial reserves and do not impact student fees.

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• April 2020
  Stay Connected with ASI Virtual Programming this Spring - Apr 03, 2020
  Nominations Now Being Accepted for Chair of the University Union Advisory Board - Apr 02, 2020
  
• February 2020
  Get Wilderness First Aid Certified at the Recreation Center - Feb 24, 2020
  California State Student Association Plenary to be Held Feb. 15–16 - Feb 12, 2020
  File Now for the 2020–21 ASI President and Board of Directors! - Feb 07, 2020
  Transform Your Yoga Practice with 200-Hour LEVITYoGA Teacher Training - Feb 07, 2020
  
• January 2020
  When Advocacy Meets Academics - Jan 29, 2020
  Free Legal Advice for Students, Faculty, and Staff - Jan 15, 2020
  
• December 2019
  3 Study Spots to Check Out This Finals Week - Dec 06, 2019
  
• November 2019
  Compete for a Cause in the 22nd Mark S. Reuling Volleyball Tournament - Nov 12, 2019
  
• October 2019
  Free Legal Advice for Students, Faculty, and Staff - Oct 18, 2019
  
• August 2019
  Join the ASI Team! Positions Available Now - Aug 30, 2019
  
• July 2019
  Start Your Summer Adventure with ASI Poly Escapes - Jul 26, 2019
  Apply Now for ASI Social Justice Program Funding - Jul 17, 2019
  ASI President Mark Borges Attends Prestigious Panetta Institute - Jul 15, 2019
  
• June 2019
  Can’t Find a Space to Study? Check Out These Spots During Finals Week - Jun 10, 2019
  
• May 2019
  Jordan Grant’s Family Donates $50,000 to ASI for Student Voter Registration and Civic Engagement Efforts - May 22, 2019
  Jump, Run, Climb, and Slide to the Finish Line at the Mustang Mile Obstacle Course - May 07, 2019
  Check Off Your Spring Bucket List With ASI Poly Escapes - May 03, 2019
  Get Involved: Apply to Join the University Union Advisory Board or ASI Executive Cabinet - May 01, 2019
  
• April 2019
  2019–20 ASI Election Results: Meet Your New ASI President and Board of Directors - Apr 25, 2019
  ASI Officers Travel to DC to Meet Congressional Leaders - Apr 19, 2019
  Meet Your 2019–20 ASI Presidential and Board of Directors Candidates - Apr 17, 2019
  Tap Into Your Campus Home: Virtually Tour the Recreation Center, University Union, and More - Apr 11, 2019
  Take A Quote, Leave A Quote: Children Share Messages of Friendship, Love, and Support - Apr 10, 2019
  
• March 2019
  Try Acroyoga, Krav Maga, and TRX Free During the First Week of Spring Quarter - Mar 29, 2019
  Take the Pledge Against Sexual Assault With “It’s On Us” - Mar 29, 2019
  3 Study Spots to Try This Finals Week - Mar 18, 2019
  
• February 2019
  California Secretary of State Alex Padilla Presents Cal Poly with Voter Registration Award - Feb 21, 2019
  New MultiCultural Center Opens in the University Union - Feb 20, 2019
  File Now for the 2019–20 ASI President and Board of Directors - Feb 11, 2019
  
• January 2019
  Submit Your Design for the 2020 Cal Poly Rose Float - Jan 29, 2019
  Know Your Rights: Free Red Cards Available in the University Union and Cal Poly Recreation Center - Jan 18, 2019
  Free Legal Advice for Students, Faculty, and Staff - Jan 09, 2019
  Experience Adventure, Crafting, Play, Fitness, and More This Quarter With ASI - Jan 07, 2019
  
• December 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Connor Quiroz - Dec 28, 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Sierra Taylor - Dec 18, 2018
  Find Your Ultimate Finals Week Study Space - Dec 04, 2018
  
• November 2018
  Chumash Auditorium Renovation: Provide Your Input on Dec. 4 - Nov 29, 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Molly Eichten - Nov 16, 2018
  Donations for Fire Victims Being Collected by ASI Student Government - Nov 13, 2018
  3D-Printed Gadgets, Gifts, Goodies, and More at the Fall Craft Sale - Nov 02, 2018
  
• October 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Sophie Moser - Oct 25, 2018
  #FlexYourRight to Vote: All You Need to Know Before the Election - Oct 17, 2018
  Register Your Team for the 21st Mark S. Reuling Volleyball Tournament! - Oct 12, 2018
  Free Legal Advice for Students, Faculty, and Staff - Oct 11, 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Noah Miyake - Oct 10, 2018
  ASI Social Justice Program Funding Now Available - Oct 02, 2018
  
• September 2018
  Children Start Business, Raise Money for Charities Through Yarn Barn - Sep 25, 2018
  Change Up Your Routine With Specialized Fitness Classes - Sep 21, 2018
  Icona Pop to Headline Welcome Back Concert - Sep 17, 2018
  Make the Most of Your Cal Poly Recreation Center Experience - Sep 13, 2018
  ASI Student Government Spotlight: Meet Sarah Downing - Sep 12, 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Jack Peck-Kriss - Sep 06, 2018
  
• August 2018
  ASI Student Government Spotlight: Meet Adam Czerny - Aug 29, 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Erin Coltharp - Aug 23, 2018
  ASI Student Government Spotlight: Meet Jake Watkins - Aug 16, 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Kyle Friedman - Aug 09, 2018
  ASI Student Government Spotlight: Meet Aliza Herzberg - Aug 01, 2018
  
• July 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Elizabeth Bradshaw - Jul 26, 2018
  Pro Tips: Free Equipment Checkout and More at The Pro Shop - Jul 25, 2018
  ASI Student Government Spotlight: Meet Mark Borges - Jul 19, 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Victor Wilson - Jul 13, 2018
  Gear Up for Summer Adventures with ASI Poly Escapes - Jul 12, 2018
  ASI Student Government Spotlight: Meet Kabir Shahi - Jul 05, 2018
  
• June 2018
  ASI Student Government Spotlight: Meet Kylie Clark - Jun 26, 2018
  Summer Family Fun Days at the Cal Poly Recreation Center - Jun 20, 2018
  Summer Maintenance and Area Closures at the Cal Poly Recreation Center - Jun 15, 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Audrey Gerughty - Jun 15, 2018
  ASI Board of Directors Votes to Implement Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives - Jun 14, 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Alex Depue - Jun 13, 2018
  Student Success Fee Committee Votes to Allocate Funds - Jun 11, 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Grace Roman - Jun 05, 2018
  Cal Poly Recreation Center Non-Student Rate Adjustment - Jun 04, 2018
  4 Vendors to Check Out at Spring Stampede - Jun 01, 2018
  
• May 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Jackie Nguyen - May 23, 2018
  Social Activist and ‘Grey's Anatomy’ Star Jesse Williams Coming to Cal Poly - May 18, 2018
  ASI Board of Directors to Vote on Two Bills Regarding Diversity and Inclusion - May 14, 2018
  Flex Your Right by Registering to Vote in the California Primary - May 09, 2018
  Test Your Skills at the 7th Annual Mustang Mile: Obstacle Course! - May 09, 2018
  Take a Book, Return a Book: Little Free Library Comes to the University Union - May 03, 2018
  
• April 2018
  New Smart Room Technology Installed in the University Union - Apr 30, 2018
  2018–19 Election Results: Meet Your New ASI President and Board of Directors! - Apr 26, 2018
  Work on Campus With ASI! - Apr 24, 2018
  Spring Poly Body + Being Workshops at the Cal Poly Recreation Center - Apr 19, 2018
  Meet Your 2018–19 ASI Presidential and Board of Directors Candidates - Apr 18, 2018
  ASI Statement of Solidarity - Apr 16, 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Michaela Garr - Apr 10, 2018
  Stand Against Sexual Assault With "It's On Us” - Apr 02, 2018
  
• March 2018
  ASI Spring Quarter Program Registration Now Open - Mar 26, 2018
  Find Your Quiet Place This Finals Week - Mar 15, 2018
  ASI Board of Directors’ Stance on the Proposed Opportunity Fee - Mar 12, 2018
  
• February 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Rachel Shaw - Feb 27, 2018
  MultiCultural Center to Move to New Home in the University Union - Feb 20, 2018
  Filing Now Open for the 2018–19 ASI President and Board of Directors - Feb 19, 2018
  ASI Board of Directors Votes to Support Accommodations for Religious Holidays - Feb 14, 2018
  ASI Joins Cal Poly Now App - Feb 12, 2018
  ASI Events to Feature Five Student Bands in Battle of the Bands Competition - Feb 08, 2018
  Aaron Watson to Perform at the 78th Annual Poly Royal Rodeo - Feb 02, 2018
  
• January 2018
  Celebrate Body Positivity Month This February - Jan 30, 2018
  Free Legal Advice for Students, Faculty, and Staff - Jan 29, 2018
  Submit Your Design for the 2019 Cal Poly Rose Float! - Jan 25, 2018
  ASI 2016–17 Annual Report Now Available - Jan 23, 2018
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Courtney Owens - Jan 16, 2018
  ASI Board of Directors’ Stance on the Health Services Fee Adjustment - Jan 09, 2018
  ASI Winter Quarter Program Registration Now Open - Jan 04, 2018
  
• December 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Ashley Schroeder - Dec 27, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Kayla Rivera - Dec 21, 2017
  Winter Break Access, Hours, and Closures at the Cal Poly Recreation Center - Dec 19, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Joe Eckstein - Dec 13, 2017
  Free Rec Fridays and Membership Specials at the Cal Poly Recreation Center - Dec 07, 2017
  
• November 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Hannah Avdalovic - Nov 29, 2017
  Donate Gifts, Food, and Funds This Holiday Season - Nov 28, 2017
  Thanksgiving Break Fitness Class Schedule and Modified Facility Hours - Nov 20, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Christian River Vian - Nov 15, 2017
  ASI Board of Directors to Vote on Stance Regarding Proposed Health Services Fee Adjustment - Nov 13, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Kaylee Brunke - Nov 08, 2017
  Children Explore Thoughts Surrounding Free Speech in a “Words Matter” Display - Nov 06, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Joanne Lodato - Nov 01, 2017
  
• October 2017
  ASI Board of Directors Votes to Create Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity and Inclusion - Oct 26, 2017
  Celebrate Halloweekend with ASI Events! - Oct 25, 2017
  Bikes, Buses, and the Benefits of Alternative Transportation - Oct 20, 2017
  Buck the Stigma Mental Health Awareness Week - Oct 12, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Davis Negrete - Oct 10, 2017
  Register for the 20th Annual Mark S. Reuling Volleyball Tournament! - Oct 06, 2017
  Cal Poly Community to Gather for Candlelight Vigil Honoring Las Vegas Shooting Victims - Oct 03, 2017
  SIRF Opt Out Deadline Approaching - Oct 02, 2017
  
• September 2017
  New Study Space Opening in the University Union - Sep 29, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Colleen Richards - Sep 27, 2017
  Free Massages This Fall at the Cal Poly Recreation Center - Sep 26, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Myles MacLachlan - Sep 21, 2017
  Free Legal Advice for Students, Faculty, and Staff - Sep 19, 2017
  Free Shake Day at Cal Poly Shake Smart - Sep 18, 2017
  More Than a Comedian: Adam Devine to Perform at Cal Poly - Sep 13, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Ethan Tooker - Sep 12, 2017
  A Letter from ASI President Riley Nilsen Regarding DACA - Sep 05, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Hannah Stevenson - Sep 05, 2017
  
• August 2017
  Avoid Fines and Act Neighborly with Tips from the SCLC - Aug 31, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Brayden Antonio - Aug 28, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Conor Vaché - Aug 22, 2017
  Openings Available at the Orfalea Family and ASI Children’s Center - Aug 18, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Sierra Taylor - Aug 15, 2017
  Cal Poly Shake Smart Opening This Fall - Aug 11, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Jacob Mueller - Aug 07, 2017
  
• July 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Takuto Doshiro - Jul 31, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Kasey Marchant - Jul 25, 2017
  Gear Up for Your Next Adventure with ASI Poly Escapes - Jul 20, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Erick Sebastian Gomez - Jul 17, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Cassie Olovsson - Jul 12, 2017
  A Place for Children to Learn While Parents Pursue Degrees - Jul 11, 2017
  ASI Student Staff Spotlight: Meet Jeremy Brooks - Jul 05, 2017
  
• June 2017
  Update: Recreation Center Maintenance and Area Closures - Jun 26, 2017
  ASI Children's Programs Receive Quality Rating - Jun 26, 2017
  Bring the whole family to the Recreation Center this summer! - Jun 21, 2017
  To my fellow Mustangs... - Jun 16, 2017
  Study, Snack, and Relax During Finals Week - Jun 09, 2017
  Procrastinate with free bungee jumping, massages, pizza, and music - Jun 06, 2017
  Work or Play on Free Rec Fridays - Jun 01, 2017
  
• May 2017
  Gear Up for Summer with ASI Poly Escapes - May 26, 2017
  Spring Stampede Artists Announced - May 23, 2017
  Free Massages at the Cal Poly Recreation Center - May 23, 2017
  Show your Cal Poly Pride during Mustang Way Week - May 22, 2017
  ASI Board of Directors Passes Mental Health Resolution - May 19, 2017
  Cal Poly “P” Reopen for Hiking and Decorating - May 18, 2017
  UUAB update: 5 recommendations all students should read - May 15, 2017
  SIRF Opt Out Deadline Approaching - May 12, 2017
  It’s time to climb! Get ready for the ASI Poly Escapes Bouldering Competition - May 08, 2017
  Register now for the 6th annual Mustang Mile! - May 02, 2017
  
• April 2017
  The results are in! Meet your new ASI President and Board of Directors! - Apr 27, 2017
  Live well, be well with Poly Body + Being - Apr 21, 2017
  Hit the pool this Saturday with ASI Events! - Apr 24, 2017
  Free music, food, and fun at So You Think You Can DJ - Apr 20, 2017
  Meet your ASI Presidential and Board of Directors candidates! - Apr 17, 2017
  Combating hunger on campus - Apr 14, 2017
  Make your voice heard! Apply to be a UUAB member! - Apr 13, 2017
  California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to visit Cal Poly - Apr 10, 2017
  UPDATE: ASI Intramural Sports Registration - Apr 06, 2017
  ASI Intramural Sports registration opens Thursday! - Apr 06, 2017
  Fee-based fitness classes are filling up fast! - Apr 04, 2017
  Club policy changes now in effect - Apr 03, 2017
  
• March 2017
  Stand against sexual assault with "It's On US" - Mar 30, 2017
  Chris Sharma climbs at Cal Poly - Mar 24, 2017
  Sticking around for spring break? Try a fitness class! - Mar 22, 2017
  Cal Poly “P” Closed - Mar 21, 2017
  Work or Play on Free Rec Fridays - Mar 21, 2017
  Find your quiet place with PAC Finals Fun - Mar 16, 2017
  Procrastinate with free massages, pizza, and music - Mar 15, 2017
  Are you feeling lucky? - Mar 15, 2017
  ASI Annual Report Now Available - Mar 13, 2017
  It’s vaccination time! - Mar 09, 2017
  Boost Your Mental Health with Buck the Stigma - Mar 07, 2017
  March Community Update - Mar 01, 2017
  
• February 2017
  February Community Update: Stay In The Loop - Feb 06, 2017
  
• January 2017
  Student Advocacy Makes Voting Impact - Jan 23, 2017
  ASI Board Of Directors Votes Election Code Changes - Jan 13, 2017
  Free Legal Advice: Winter Quarter - Jan 07, 2017
  Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Cal Poly Rec Center! - Jan 01, 2017
  
• December 2016
  ASI Board of Directors show support for student opinion to remove Noise Control Violation from proposed Safety Enhancement Amendment - Dec 16, 2016
  ASI supports University position to aid undocumented students - Dec 11, 2016
  Mooooove Over Musty - Dec 01, 2016
  
• October 2016
  Free Legal Advice - Oct 29, 2016
  The ASI Craft Center Fall Craft Sale - Oct 31, 2016
  The Congressional Forum of Carbajal and Fareed At Cal Poly - Oct 18, 2016
  CultureFest 2016! - Oct 14, 2016
  SIRF: Student Involvement & Representation Fee - Oct 10, 2016
  Stay Hydrated, My Friends - Oct 02, 2016
  
• September 2016
  Intramural Sport Registration Update - Sep 23, 2016
  Flex Your Right - Sep 22, 2016
  Tips For Success at The Cal Poly Recreation Center - Sep 22, 2016
  Welcome Back Concert - Sep 15, 2016