1970-1979 Union Timeline
BIG EVENTS
1970
Firebombing of Kansas Union caused $1 million in damages
1979
The Satelite Union opened (later renamed the Burge Union)
The Kanas Union on fire 1970 (Image courtesy of University archives, University of Kansas)
The Burge Union under construction 1978 (Image courtesy of University archives, University of Kansas)
John F Kerry speaking in Kansas Union Ballroom 1971 (Image courtesy of University archives, University of Kansas)
John F Kerry speaking in Kansas Union Ballroom 1971 (Image courtesy of University archives, University of Kansas)
The Kansas Union on fire 1970 (Image courtesy of University archives, University of Kansas)
Student in discussion inside the Kansas Union (Image courtesy of University archives, University of Kansas)