SEASIDE, Ca., April 16, 2018 – California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) officially broke ground on construction of the new Otter Student Union April 16, 2018. The Otter Student Union, expected to open in spring of 2020, continues to fulfill CSUMB’s campus vision for growth in our Comprehensive Master Plan.

At a proposed 70,000 gross square feet, the Otter Student Union will serve as a central location for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the larger Monterey Bay community to connect. The new student union will include the Otter Cross Cultural Center, a Starbucks, the university bookstore and group conference and study spaces along with an array of retail and dining options. It will also house professional staff and departmental offices.

In line with CSUMB’s commitment to sustainability, the new Otter Student Union will pursue the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification in its construction with hopes to achieve gold status.