Guillot University Center (GUC)

About the GUC

Opened in 1988, the Guillot University Center (GUC) serves as a hub for student activities and services. Named after Robert Miller Guillot, president of UNA in 1972, the GUC is designed to meet a wide variety of student needs, offering spaces for study, socializing, and relaxation.

Here, students can find the GUC Food Court, the University Mail Room, and plenty of meeting space for casual hang-outs, study groups, or events. Available space includes: Banquet Halls, the Performance Center, the Loft, and more.

GUC Hours

Normal Hours of Operation (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Note: The GUC is closed on all observed holidays and during severe inclement weather following the UNA cancellation schedule.

Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Friday: 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Saturday: noon–6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Summer Hours

Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Mailroom Window Hours

Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Mailboxes are accessible during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters while the GUC is open.

[UNA: mailroom as a lot of information on its subpage – may need an additional page or place to live]

[UNA: I did not see GUC policies on the current GUC page and am unsure if it makes sense to put them on this page anyway – perhaps we could link to a PDF?]

GUC Resources and Offices

The GUC is home to the headquarters for many of our services and offices. If you’re looking for one of these organizations, departments, or centers, you can find them here: 

• The Military & Veteran Service Center
• Registered Student Organization (RSO)
• Campus Pantry
• Aubrey & Annie Looney Disability Support Services
• Fraternity & Sorority Life
• Student Activities & Leadership Development
• Division of Student Affairs
• Office of Student Conduct
• Center for Student Engagement (link to page)
• Student Government Association
• Office of Title IX
• University Case Management
• University Program Council
• Office of the University Ombudsman

GUC Places to Eat

The GUC offers four dining options for students:

• FujiSan Handcrafted Sushi
• Moe’s Southwest Grill
• Panda Express
• The Lion’s Corner

Learn more about these options here.

[UNA: confirm this link will still be accurate at site launch]

Lion’s Den Game Room

Stop by for a game of pool, challenge your roommates in Xbox, or just hang out. 

Hours:

Fall and Spring Semesters

Monday–Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Friday: 10:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Saturday: 12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Summer Semester

Monday–Friday: noon–4:00 p.m.

Learn more about the game room here. (link to lion’s den page)

Advertising on Campus

GUC offers several opportunities for UNA departments and registered student organizations to advertise on campus for events, campaigns, or educational information. Learn more about advertising options and how to request ad placement here. (link to advertising info – currently here :https://www.una.edu/events/docs/current/policies/advertising-on-campus-10-3-25.pdf) 

[UNA: confirm link for this on new site]

Room Diagrams & Venue Contact

To reserve a GUC meeting room, contact Gigi Broadway at gbroadway@una.edu or call 256-765-4658. For Banquet halls or Performance Center, contact Duell Aldridge at draldridge@una.edu or 256-765-4109. 

[UNA: do diagrams need to be housed on this page? If so, some need to be updated. Here are the existing links: https://www.una.edu/events/room-diagrams/index.html]

Meet the GUC Team

Meet the hard-working GUC Operations & Event Management staff. Please feel free to contact a team member with any questions or requests you may have.