Boise State's student union is now the Westmark SUB under credit union partnership
BOISE CITY — Boise State University's Student Union Building is now the Westmark Student Union Building under a new partnership with Idaho-based Westmark Credit Union, the university said Nov. 10.
The partnership centers on financial education for students, such as building credit and managing expenses, along with possible internships, jobs and career development, according to the university. Westmark will have a branch in the building across from Starbucks, near the main entrance on University Drive, and plans to gather student input, including through focus groups, on what students want from a financial institution. The university said faculty and staff are also meant to benefit.
"We're proud to have the Westmark name associated with the Student Union, but this goes beyond putting our name on a building," said Jade Beckman, Westmark executive vice president and chief member experience officer. Westmark President and CEO Derik Nielsen and Boise State University Foundation CEO Argia Beristain also spoke for the partnership in the announcement.
The announcement does not give the financial terms, the length of the agreement or when the branch will open.