The Texas Tech campus consists of over 1000 acres and is home to 27,000 students. The Student Union plaza was completed in 2004, and  takes the place of a former vehicular driveway, giving this critical space back to the pedestrian. The plaza connects the 30,000 square foot addition of the Student Union to the Tech Library. It serves as a central hub for campus activity and plays host to a wide range of events from concerts to pep rallies.