The Louisiana Tech University Union Board was established in 1940 as the Student Union. Its goal was “to promote a well-rounded campus program, to assure personal development for every student, and to build campus spirit for a great Tech.” Since then the Board has grown to be a respected and influential student organization. The Union Board is allocated a budget of $10 per student per quarter, received from the Student Assessment Fee. It uses this money to provide Tech students with quality entertainment, concerts, Fall Fling, Tech ‘r’ Treat, the Miss Tech Pageant, Mardi Gras Mambo, Spring Fling, its annual Talent Show, Tech the Halls, comedians, and many special events.