Even in the midst of a makeover, the Reitz Union is still on top.
The 46-year-old Reitz Union snagged the No. 5 spot on Best College Reviews’ recently released 25 Most Amazing Campus Student Unions list.
Reitz Union Executive Director Eddie Daniels said the Reitz’s diversity of unique services and programs such as GatorNights is what makes the Reitz one of the best student unions in the country.
“It’s a nice piece to have out there about the Reitz Union and UF,” he said.
The list was based on factors such as architectural notability and student satisfaction, according to an online news release.
James Arney, the article’s author, gave the Reitz a nod for its services, including the game room, the Reitz Union Cinema and the Reitz Union hotel.
Arney was unable to be reached for comment.
Sarah Frick, executive director of student involvement of the Union expansion and renovation, compared the Reitz to a living room on campus.
She said the Reitz received a high rank because its programming is accessible to every student.
“Everyone can find something to relate to in that building,” said the 22-year-old psychology and public relations senior.
Frick said the building’s renovations will boost the Reitz’s ranking by offering more meeting and study space to students.
A version of this story ran on page 4 on 10/21/2013 under the headline "UF’s Reitz gets it right, ranks in top five unions nationwide"
