Hyran E. Barefoot Student Union Building
The Barefoot Student Union Building houses the Brewer Student Dining Hall, The Lex Featuring Bob's Burgers, Barefoots coffeehouse, Harvey Auditorium, University Printing and Mailing Services, The Bulldog Depot campus bookstore, offices for Student Life (Vice President for Student Life, Student Government Association, Student Activities Council, and the Student Discipleship and Engagement), offices of Undergraduate Admissions, Student Financial Aid, Enrollment Services, and Prayer Chapel.
The Carl Grant Events Center (attached to the west side of the SUB) is named in honor of Carl J. Grant to recognize his generosity to and support for Union University. The beautiful state-of-the-art events center was designed to host significant conferences, dinners, banquets, and special events. The Glover Conference Room and Chapman Dining Room are also part of the facility.
Building Offerings
Administrative Entities
- Office of Student Life (SA-34)
- Office of Student Discipleship and Engagement (RA-34)
- Office of Student Financial Aid (SA-38)
- Office of Student Government (SA-35)
- Office of Undergraduate Admissions (SA-28)
- Office of University Ministries (RA-43)
- University Printing and Mailing Services (CS-25)
Facilities
- Barefoots coffeehouse (SA 27) - Union dedicates new Barefoot's Joe coffee shop
- Brewer Student Dining Hall (CD 2) - Union honors Brewer by naming dining hall in her honor
- Bulldog Depot (SA 60)
- Carl Grant Events Center (106)
- Harvey Auditorium (LR 22)
- The Lex Featuring Bob's Burgers
- Postal Services (CS 24)
- Prayer Chapel (RA 57)
Accessibility Features

- Handicapped Parking (Northwest of Building)
- Handicapped Parking (Northwest of Building)
- Door Opener (East Entrance)
- Accessibility Ramp (East Entrance)
- Accessibility Ramp (North Entrance)
Building History
- Date Opened: Summer 1994
- Named for President Hyran E. Barefoot upon his retirement in 1996
- Harvey Audiorium was named in memory of former trustee George Harvey, a highly respected local physician and businessman.
Office Directory
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Alexander, David
- Coordinator for Printing Services, University Services, Student Life - dalexander@uu.edu
- SUB CS-25 - Box 1819
- 731-661-5254 (office)
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Baker, Makayla
- Enrollment Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions - mbaker@uu.edu
- SUB SA-28F - Box 1816
- 731-661-5008 (office)
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Ball, Joe
- Executive Director for Student Discipleship and Engagement, Student Life - jball@uu.edu
- SUB SA 50 - Box 1812
- 731-661-5094 (office)
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Benefield, Colby
- Director, Student Financial Aid - cbenefield@uu.edu
- SUB - Box 1800
- 731-661-5212 (office)
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Binkley, Lynn
- Assistant Director, Vocatio Center, Student Life - lbinkley@uu.edu
- SUB - Box 1820
- 731-661-5316 (office)
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Bitterling, Alexander
- Enrollment Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions - abitterling@uu.edu
- SUB - Box 1816
- 731-661-5005 (office)
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Bradfield, Julie
- Director for Student Discipleship and Engagement, Student Life - jbradfield@uu.edu
- SUB RA-44 - Box 1812
- 731-661-5242 (office)
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Brinks, Walter
- Coordinator for Mailing Services, University Services, Student Life - wbrinks@uu.edu
- SUB - Box 1819
- 731-661-6513 (office)
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Carrier, Bryan L.
- Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, Student Life - bcarrier@uu.edu
- SUB SA-40 - Box 1806
- 731-661-5090 (office)
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Carter, Bonni
- Receptionist, Student Financial Aid - bcarter@uu.edu
- SUB - Box 1800
- 731-661-5015 (office)
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Chenault, Amanda
- Director of Campus Events, Undergraduate Admissions - achenault@uu.edu
- SUB SA28J - Box 1816
- 731-661-5003 (office)
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Drotar, Kara
- Enrollment Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions - kdrotar@uu.edu
- SUB - Box 1816
- 731-661-5007 (office)
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Eads, Amy
- Administrative Assistant & Coordinator for Student Life, Student Life - aeads@uu.edu
- SUB SA-40 - Box 1806
- 731-661-5090 (office)
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Graves, Robert W. (Robbie)
- Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions - rgraves@uu.edu
- SUB SA-26D - Box 1816
- 731-661-5590 (office)
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Griffin, Daniel W.
- Vice President for Enrollment Management, Administrative Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management - dgriffin@uu.edu
- SUB SA-26C - Box 1816
- 731-661-5120 (office)
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Hall, Christopher
- University and Mailing Services Generalist, University Printing and Mailing Services, Student Life - cahall@uu.edu
- SUB - Box 1819
- 731-661-5256 (office)
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Haywood, Dalton
- Enrollment Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions - dhaywood@uu.edu
- SUB - Box 1816
- 731-661-5006 (office)
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Holloway, Trenton
- Assistant Director of Student Government and Greek Life, Student Discipleship and Engagement, Student Life - tholloway@uu.edu
- SUB SA-42 - Box 1812
- 731-661-5244 (office)
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Howell, Mary
- Marketing and Data Manager, Undergraduate Admissions - mhowell@uu.edu
- SUB - Box 1816
- 731-661-5384 (office)
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Huisingh, Leigh Anne
- Assistant Data Coordinator, Undergraduate Admissions - lhuisingh@uu.edu
- SUB SA-33C - Box 1816
- 731-661-5306 (office)
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Key, Emily
- Assistant Director for Student Engagement, Vocatio Center, Student Life - ekey@uu.edu
- SUB RA-51 - Box 1820
- 731-661-5993 (office)
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Kinchen, Charissa
- Financial Aid Operations Specialist (Loans), Student Financial Aid - ckinchen@uu.edu
- SUB - Box 1800
- 731-661-5407 (office)
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Litscher, Ken
- Dean of Student Life and Director for Residence Life, Student Life - klitscher@uu.edu
- SUB SA-39 - Box 1803
- 731-661-5433 (office)
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McCormack, Luke
- Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions - lmccormack@uu.edu
- SUB SA-28D
- 731-661-5001 (office)
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McKee, Kara
- Director for University Printing and Mailing Services, Student Life - klmckee@uu.edu
- SUB CS-25 - Box 1819
- 731-661-5122 (office)
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Milton, Bethany
- Coordinator for Barefoots & Modero, Student Life - cmilton@uu.edu
- SUB - Box 1925
- 731-661-xxxx (office)
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Newman, Cathy
- Financial Aid Operations Specialist - Scholarships, Student Financial Aid - cnewman@uu.edu
- SUB - Box 1800
- 731-661-5143 (office)
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Perry, Veronica
- Director for the Vocatio Center for Life Calling and Career, Student Life - vperry@uu.edu
- SUB RA-43A - Box 1819
- 731-661-5255 (office)
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Phillips, Hayden
- Assistant Director of Campus Ministry and Men's Discipleship, Student Discipleship and Engagement, Student Life - hphillips@uu.edu
- SUB RA-53 - Box 1812
- 731-661-5304 (office)
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Piercey, Nancy
- Administrative Assistant and Office Manager, Undergraduate Admissions - npiercey@uu.edu
- SUB SA28 - Box 1816
- 731-661-5120 (office)
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Rowland, Kelly
- Financial Aid Specialist Operations - Grants, Student Financial Aid - krowland@uu.edu
- SUB SA38 - Box 1800
- 731-661-5455 (office)
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Scott, Abby
- Dual Enrollment Coordinator, Undergraduate Admissions; Non-Traditional Financial Aid Counselor, Student Financial Aid - ascott@uu.edu
- SUB - Box 1816
- 731-661-6578 (office)
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Stockdale, Mitchell
- Associate Director, Student Financial Aid - mstockdale@uu.edu
- SUB - Box 1800
- 731-661-6582 (office)
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Stookey, Kelsey H.
- Assistant Director for Student Experience and Activities, Student Discipleship & Engagement, Student Life - kstookey@uu.edu
- SUB RA55 - Box 1812
- 731-661-6565 (office)
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Thomas, Fran
- Assistant Director for Campus Ministry and Women’s Discipleship, Student Discipleship and Engagement, Student Life - fthomas@uu.edu
- SUB RA-52 - Box 1812
- 731-661-5062 (office)
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Vinson, Jensen
- Special Events Manager, Business Services - jvinson@uu.edu
- GRNT - Box 2383
- 731-661-5405 (office)
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Williams, Steve
- Enrollment Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions - stwilliams@uu.edu
- SUB SA-28E - Box 1816
- 731-661-5009 (office)
Photo Gallery
8/15/23 | 31010 | XL
When Bob's Burgers in Bells, Tennessee, burned down in January 2023, Bob O'Donnell wasn't sure what his future would hold. After seeing the beloved West Tennessee business in trouble, Union gave O'Donnell the opportunity to continue serving his famous hamburgers as part of The Lex, the cafe located immediately outside the university's Brewer Dining Hall. Now named "The Lex Featuring Bob's Burgers," the new operation opened this year with O'Donnell preparing his hamburgers and fries for Union students and the general public. - Karley Hathcock
Videos
- Dec. 2021 - New cafeteria coming soon...
Floor Plan
