Kirkhof Center

The Russel H. Kirkhof Center is a student union on the main Allendale campus of Grand Valley State University located in Allendale, Michigan.^[1] The center, originally called “Campus Center”, was dedicated in 1974 and renamed to its current name in 1984.^[2][3]

Kirkhof Center
Kirkhof Center at Grand Valley State University-Allendale campus
Interactive map of Kirkhof Center
General information
Type	student union
Location	Center of Allendale campus Grand Valley State University
Coordinates	42.962700°N 85.888595°W / 42.962700; -85.888595
Named for	Russel H. Kirkhof
Completed	1974
Website
Official website

The Kirkhof Center is home to many services and shops. Located inside the Kirkhof Center is as follows:^[4]

Main Level: The main level contains the 2020 Information Desk, Panda Express, a convenience store/coffee shop,^[5] billiards, the LGBT Resource Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Women's Center, and the Office of Student Life.

Second Level: The second level is mostly meeting spaces and conference rooms and is home to the Grand River Room and Pere Marquette Room.

Lower Level: The lower level contains the office of Grand Valley Lanthorn, the WCKS student radio station, and the Grand Valley TV studio.^[6] Additionally, it contains the Promotions Office,^[7] Area 51, dining rooms, and the Replenish Food Pantry.^[8]

Expansions

Since its initial construction, the Kirkhof Center has been expanded several times to meet demand for the growing student population.^[3]

• 2001: 50,000 sq. ft. addition.
• 2007: 22,000 sq. ft. addition.

The newest addition to the Kirkhof Center is LEED certified.^[1]