General Background and History

General Background
Founded on January 31, 1920, the Student Union of John Carroll University is the official student government organization representing all undergraduate students, full and part-time, day and evening. The Student Union provides the student body with official representation to the university community and is the means for concentrated student concern and activity in academics, social life, religious affairs and development, disciplinary matters, and a variety of other areas.

The Student Union is structured so that every student of John Carroll University is a member. This guarantees every student the right to discuss and to speak out on issues facing the student and university communities.

The mission of the John Carroll University Student Union is to ensure a just and united campus community while empowering the student body to live the Jesuit mission of leadership and service. The Student Union focuses primarily on student advocacy, collaboration, and communication, all to achieve the desired goal of community.

The Student Union office is easily accessible, on the ground floor of the D.J. Lombardo Student Center, next to the music room and across from WJCU and the Office of Residence Life.

History
The Student Union has a storied past that has gone through many structural changes over the years. Past Presidents of the organization include such well-known alumni as Tom Murphy '67, Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh; Tim Russert '72, NBC Senior Vice President and host of "Meet the Press;" and Tim Cavanagh '84, partner of Lloyd & Cavanagh Attorneys at Law in Chicago.

To see a complete list of Student Union Past Presidents, click here.