Donius University Center

Known to students as the "DUC," the Donius University Center is a central hub on campus.

Media Gallery

A view of LJ's.
A view of the front of LJ's.
Louie's indoor patio.
M-Store
Lockers for pillar organizations on campus.
Students decorated gnomes to represent their student organizations.
The Goosecup and Homecoming Championship Trophies sit in the CSE until they are won each year.
Student receive help with their Apple products at the MiTech Bar.
Maryville's M-Store sells official Apple products on campus.
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🍟 Louie's

Louie’s offers a menu different from what you will find in Gander Dining Hall. This location is open for lunch and dinner, including extra-late hours on the weekends.

✨ Center for Student Engagement

This area of the Center for Student Engagement (CSE) in the Donius University Center (DUC) houses over 140 student organizations, anything ranging from club and intramural sports to academic program groups. Can’t find an organization right for you? Just find three friends and an advisor and you can start your own!

Student Events

We host over 3,000 events every year, so there is always something happening on campus! Here is a taste of what you can expect to experience – UWOW (University Week of Welcome), Family Weekend, President’s Holiday Celebration, Bingo & Brew, Taste of Latin America, Homecoming, and more!

Pillar Organizations

Our pillar organizations on campus are comprised on Association of Black Collegians (ABC), Campus Activities Board (CAB), Committee on New ‘N Existing Campus Traditions (CONNECT), Go Saints, Hawaiian Asian Pacific Islander Association (HAPA), Inclusion at Maryville (IAM), Latinx Student Alliance (LSA), Maryville University Gender & Sexuality Association (MUGSA), and Maryville Student Government (MSG). Learn about all of these and more at our annual Involvement Fair held the first week of classes!

Cultural Organizations

Maryville students have established a number of cultural organizations to allow all students to celebrate, appreciate, and learn about different cultures around the world. These include: International Student Association, Asian Square, Bosnia & Herzegovina Student Association, LatinX Student Alliance, Middle Eastern Student Association, Muslim Student Association, South Asian Student Alliance, and more!

⭐ Diversity & Inclusion

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion advises 16 social and cultural awareness organizations within Student Involvement. They focus on developing inclusive programming for the campus community and encourage students to interact with and learn about their own and different cultures.

D&I Recognition

Maryville University was the 2018 recipient of the Corporate Diversity Award, presented by the St. Louis American Foundation. Maryville also received the 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

Multicultural Scholars Program

Our Multicultural Scholars Program is a full credit-bearing program. Participants will receive 8 credits that focus on DEI & social justice education. Student interested in participating in the Multicultural Scholars Program can apply for the program when applying to Maryville University.

D&I Programs

Maryville is offering two new programs through our Office of Diversity & Inclusion. The first is a new inclusive institute for any student who wants social justice and leadership training. The second is a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student Advisory Committee to reassure student concerns and voices are heard regarding social justice issues. This department also offered 54 presentations for the 2020-2021 school year that focused on DEI, social justice training and development, and Safe Zone LGBTQIA+ training.

⭐ LJ's

Fashioned after a sports grill, LJ's is a great spot for students to hang out on campus! There are 19 large screen TVs, arcade games, and plenty of seating. Head here to attend a watch party or take part in a karaoke night!

⭐ M-Store

The M-Store is the place to find all things Maryville! Grab a new apparel item or stop by to pick up some quick snacks.

Louie's Market

Louie's market carries a good selection of grab-and-go food, including great options for students to keep in the residence halls. Students can use their dining dollars/meal plans to purchase food from this market.

Apple Store & MiTech Bar

Maryville's new on-campus MiTech Bar will not only allow students to purchase Apple branded products without leaving campus, but the area will also feature a Genius Bar with Apple Certified Technicians.

General Services

Students can have packages mailed to them on campus and will pick these up from General Services. Students will be notified when they receive mail and can pick it up at their convenience. We also have a 24/7 package pickup location located just around the corner from the M-Store.

⭐ Atrium

The Donius University Center Atrium is home to many events on campus. It is also a great place to find out what is going on on campus! Students paint the windows to promote their organization's events throughout the year.

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