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About the Morris University Center

The Morris University Center - or the MUC - is a modern facility that houses a number of services and offices including campus dining services, a recreation center, a bookstore, as well as the Student Business Center, the Office of Admission, and the Offices of Student Affairs and Student Life.

In addition, the MUC also offers a ball room and conference facilities available for rent to the public.If you are interested in planning your next event at our facilities, call (740) 351-3390 or send an email to  ecs@shawnee.edu.

Dr. Rita Rice Morris

Dr. Rita Rice Morris is the longest-serving Shawnee State University President, having led the institution from 2003-2015. During her administration, she championed the causes and needs of Shawnee State’s growing and changing student population. The expansion of the Morris University Center, made possible through the first student-administration partnership, is among the most significant efforts led by Dr. Morris to enhance student life.

Event Conference Services

Event Conference Services at Shawnee State University is committed to providing our guest with an environment of excellence through unique and affordable event solutions. Quality customer service is achieved through attention to detail, professionalism and high standards in accordance with the needs of our clients and the mission of the university. To reserve your next event, please contact us:

Event Conference Services
Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, Room 202
Phone:  (740) 351-3390
Email: ecs@shawnee.edu
www.bookssu.com

Inside the MUC...

Looking for an Event Venue?

The Morris University Center provides dining, recreational and administrative facilities in one building.  Beside offering student services, the Morris University Center is the "Center of Student Life," and one of the most popular meeting/dining facilities in Southern Ohio. 

Visit Event and Conference Services

If you are interested in planning your next event at our facilities, please contact us at: 

Event & Conference Services
Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, Room 202
(740) 351-3390
ecs@shawnee.edu

A room with a bookshelf
Student Affairs

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Office of Admission
Office of Admission

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Student Business Center
Student Business Center

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Two students playing pool in the recreation center
Recreation Center

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Morris University Center building
Morris University Center

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Morris University Center entrance
Morris University Center

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Two Shawne Bears
Shawn E. Bear

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Multiple book covers
Bookstore

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