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Memorial Student Center

Every Aggie has a home away from home in the Memorial Student Center, Texas A&M’s student union. However, this facility is unique because it is also a memorial. After the world wars, former students wanted to build a memorial to honor all of the Aggies that had lost their lives during battle—and at the same time, the students wanted to build a student center. The Memorial Student Center — or the MSC, as it is known on campus — was built and dedicated on Muster Day (April 21) 1951 to all of the Aggies that have lost their lives in wars past, present, or future.

In front of the MSC, there are 55 trees that surround Simpson Drill Field to honor the 55 Aggies that gave their lives in World War I. In addition, in the front hallway, there are displays honoring the eight Aggies who served during World War II and received Congressional Medals of Honor.

The MSC also houses three art galleries, multiple eating facilities, a bookstore, a bank, piano practice rooms, and The Flag Room. The Flag Room, also known as the “living room of Texas A&M,” is a place where students often gather to study, meet friends to eat, have meetings, or just to take a nap between classes.

Since the MSC is a living memorial, those entering the building are asked to remove their hats. Those walking outside are asked not to walk on the grass outside surrounding the facility, also as a sign of respect to fallen Aggies.

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Hall of Honor
please stay off grass sign in front of MSC
Flag room
Students walking in MSC hallway

Aggies Remember

The Memorial Student Center is where the past meets the present, and tradition truly flourishes within the halls. Aggies uphold the core value of respect as we pay tribute to those who gave their lives in past and future wars for us to experience their love for Texas A&M. The MSC has always been the center of campus life where student come to enjoy camaraderie and former students reminisce on their experiences.

- Josh Garcia ’13

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