Students Worried About Burge Union Construction Blog News 10/26/201510/26/2015 Tweet The Burge Union at he University of Kansas is set to close after Spring Break, and construction will last at least two years. The impending construction is causing problems for students who regularly meet at the Burge Union for group projects, studying, and meals. Related posts: Burge Union Decommissioned after Ceremony on Tuesday KU’s New Burge Union is Months Ahead of Schedule Ousdahl Construction Approved by City Commission Proposed Grant for Construction of Lot 90 Costs $30 million