Mission

Comstock Memorial Union is an innovative student centered organization and facility. We deliver valued services and programs that enhance campus life and inspire University involvement and commitment.

History of the Comstock Memorial Union

The Comstock Memorial Union opened its doors to the Minnesota State University Moorhead community on April 24, 1967. The building was dedicated on February 14, 1968 and named after the Comstock family of Moorhead. The family's founder, Solomon G. Comstock, is considered the "Father" of Moorhead State Normal School (now Minnesota State University Moorhead) because of his 1885 success in persuading the Minnesota State Legislature to build the state's fourth "normal school" in Moorhead. Comstock even donated the six acres upon which the university was founded. Comstock's son, George M. Comstock, was an MSUM Resident Director from 1943-1951.

From the CMU's very beginning, students were instrumental in creating a Union for Minnesota State University Moorhead. MSU Moorhead students in the mid 1950's began making concerted fund-raising efforts to build a space that could serve as the "living room" of the campus. In 1961, MSUM students began paying a $5 fee per academic quarter for the student union, however construction on the CMU did not start until April of 1966. In other words, even though the CMU would not be built by the time many of the students voting for a fee increase had graduated, students thought having a union was important enough for future generations of Minnesota State University Moorhead students and decided to help fund the CMU. The CMU's doors opened on April 24th, 1967 and celebrated its 30-year anniversary of serving the MSUM community in 1997.

About Our Logo

The Union logo symbolizes the Union's goal: that individuals will learn, test and acquire skills, knowledge, and experience through their involvement with the Union. The logo is made up of three intersecting arrows. The arrows are open at the base, indicating the different ways people access the Union. The point where the arrows converge and interface symbolizes the interaction between the people, the Union facility, the services, and the programs that occur here daily. The tops of the arrows are closed and pointed, symbolizing our hope that students will establish a greater sense of direction and a continuing ability to accomplish their goals as they leave the organization.