Pierpont Commons — Local services in Ann Arbor

A quiet study space for students at the University. Located at the junction of North campus and Central campus (including Medical campus). An attracting thing here is the beautiful view of flags of different countries hanging from the roof in the hallway. Variety of options for students and other visitors to grab a quick bite, coffee, breakfast, lunch, etc. Availability of certain stores like Barnes & Noble Bookstore, U-go's store, Computer Showcase offering computer accessories and repair. Easy access to services by UMCU bank located in this building. It's also connected to Chrysler Center and the Duderstadt Art, Architecture & Engineering Library. Career fairs and many other events are held here. Piano players can also stop by the Campus Computer space on first floor, opposite to UMCU bank for a break to...

Very disappointed with U-go's and Quiznos. There is speak of the Michigan difference at the professional level, but there doesn't seem to be any at the student level, i.e. student employees. Yes they may be temps, but they are the future professionals, and teaching them a little about customer service will help them and help customers.

Let's not forget that customers aren't just the people who are buying your product, but a customer is anyone an employee deals with: coworkers etc.

There are some friendly people who work at these two places, but there are some very rude people who's job ends...

Nothing special about this place. Fireside is a nice place to study and get overpriced food, but the first floor is pretty dingey and uncomfortable. On top of that, the kitchens aren't designed too well, because the smell of all the food seeps from one restaurant to the other. This never happened when the Union basement was open. On top of all this, it's by far the worst union on campus and in dire need of a renovation on the bottom two floors. I know everyone who will read this has no choice but to go through pierpont, so don't worry, I am standing in...