Union College Parent Guide
Minerva Programs at Union
In 2004, Union created a new vision for campus life by establishing the Minerva Houses, lively hubs for intellectual, social and residential activities that bring together students, faculty and staff. Today, this innovation continues to flourish.
All incoming students are assigned to one of seven houses: Beuth, Blue, Breazzano, Golub, Green, Sorum and Wold. Students are in charge of governing the houses, and a generous budget provides money for discussions, movies, multicultural events and more.
In 2008, Union also pioneered Minerva Fellows, Union’s own Peace Corps. The program offers new Union graduates a chance to spend nine months on a fellowship working with entrepreneurial organizations in developing countries across the globe. They apply innovative, critical and passionate thinking to social welfare and anti-poverty initiatives. Each spring, the Fellows return to campus to share their experiences with students.
