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Chill Skills Workshop

12:00- 12:50 pm | Watkins Health Center, Post Conference Room

Does the semester feel like one stressful moment followed by another? Join us to learn how to utilize your CHILL SKILLS. CAPS wants to give you lifelong tools to manage stress, feel better, and tackle anything that comes your way.

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Thriving with Anxiety Skills Workshop

2:00 - 2:50 pm | Daisy Hill Commons 

Anxiety is a common issue faced by many college students. Anxiety can negatively affect various elements of life and make it difficult to enjoy the college experience. Thriving with Anxiety will teach skills that help a person understand Anxiety and change its impact on their daily life. 

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Turkish Craft Night

5:00 - 7pm | 318 Bailey Hall

Join the Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (SEEES) Club for an evening of traditional Turkish crafts. They will make ebru (paper marbling) and Iznik tiles. All materials will be provided. All are welcome!

KU Illustration Club Meeting  

6pm | Chalmers 507 

KU Illustration Club is back for their first meeting of the semester! The purpose of the KU Illustration Club is to create a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity, determination, and creative problem-solving. This club will provide students with resources that expand their education in the School of Design and create relationships with local Lawrence businesses. These resources will include visits to museums to study contemporary and historical artwork, professional studio visits, attending national illustration and animation conferences, portfolio review and development, and fostering uplifting interpersonal relationships with peers that carry on into professional careers.

Join the KU Illustration Club Discord

Focus for Success Skills Workshop

5:00- 5:50pm | Kansas Union, 452

Focus for Success is a workshop for students who struggle to start, maintain, and complete tasks. It will help students under the process of how attention works in the brain and will explain the various causes of inattention. Focus for Success will also guide students to improve focus and minimize distractions by learning skills that can be practiced at home and in class.

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BRR Architecture’s Annual Portfolio Review 

2-4pm | Zoom 

Prepare for the career fair and spring hiring season! BRR Architecture invites all architecture and design students to participate in their Annual Portfolio Review.  

Info & RSVP 

Building Your Flock: A Healthy Relationships Skills Workshop

5:00- 5:50pm | Kansas Union, 452

Building Your Flock is a workshop for students who want to build healthier relationships with friends, family, significant others, and themselves. We’ll examine what a “healthy” relationship is, become aware of “red flags” for concerning relationship patterns as well as “green flags” for healthy relationship patterns, and build interpersonal skills for starting/maintaining relationships. 

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KU Design Professional Lecture Series: JD Hooge

6pm | Wescoe Hall, 3140

JD Hooge  is a graphic designer based in Portland, Oregon, currently working on developing Mono Space, a high fidelity listening gallery dedicated to the preservation of music culture, and Strata Foundation, an arts engagement non-profit. Previously, Hooge co-founded the creative agency Instrument and served as its Chief Creative Officer.

See the Spring 2026 Design Lecture Series schedule

KU Health & Wellness Student Design Competition 

The faculty of the KU Health & Wellness program announce the 2026 Student Design Competition “Creating Healthy Environments Using Principles of Nature.”  

Students in both the architecture and design departments are encouraged to submit design solutions. Cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $300 will be awarded to the top three projects. 

The winning designs will be presented at the Health & Wellness Symposium on February 23. Please refer to the attached flyer for the competition details. 

Submission Guidelines:  four 11” x 17” landscape PDFs 

Submission Deadline: January 26, 2026 ;5:00 pm

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ArcD Professional Advisory Board Design Excellence Award 

The Design Excellence Awards recognize students who demonstrate exceptional design skills and creativity in 3rd- and 4th-year studio projects. Open to all areas of study. 

Submissions due: February 15, 2026 

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The 2026 AIA National Photography Competition 

The competition is open to all architects and architectural students across the country.  Top-awarded photographs receive a cash prize and included is the Student Award, specifically awarded to an entry from architectural student photographer.  Architectural Record is the Media Sponsor of the competition, and they announce all the recognized images nationally and display the top-awarded photographs at their booth at the AIA National Conference, which will take place in San Diego this coming year.   

Submissions due: April 15, 2026.   

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Tillman Scholars Program 

This scholarship provides funding for tuition, books, and living expenses. For active-duty service members, veterans, and military spouses.  Learn more on the Pat Tillman Foundation website. 

Application deadline: February 1, 2026 

Apply 

Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of the Elizabeth Miller Watkins Scholarship is to assist women students of outstanding scholastic achievement and demonstrated financial need in completing their college education at KU.

Amount: Awards of up to $2,000 per semester will be made to each recipient

Application deadline: February 15, 2026 

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HOK KC Design Scholarship 

HOK KC is offering a scholarship to all architecture, interior design, and interior architecture students entering their third year or higher in Fall 2026. The scholarship awards (1) $5,000 scholarship to a candidate to be used in support of academic and educational pursuits. The selection criteria are based on a combination of demonstrated passion for architecture and design, academic achievement, work samples, and participation in extracurricular activities. The top 3 applicants will be required to interview with the HOK Scholarship Committee. 

Application Deadline: February 23, 2026 

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The KC Ad Club Foundation Scholarship 

This opportunity is open to sophomores or juniors pursuing advertising, marketing, graphic design, or a related field. The recipient will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship, 1:1 mentorship, KC Ad Club membership, & tickets to events.  

Application deadline: February 28, 2026 

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BWBR Portfolio Scholarship 

BWBR is offering a $2,500 portfolio scholarship to 4th and 5th year students in a NAAB-accredited architectural program. Students should submit a completed application form along with their portfolio. 

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026 

Apply 

2026 Gensler Opportunity Scholarship + Design Challenge  
Architecture students who will begin their final year in the Fall of 2026 are eligible to apply. Five $10,000 tuition scholarships will be awarded. 

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026 

Info & Apply  

Springfield Area Foundation for Architecture Scholarship 

Administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, applications are open for the 2026–2027 academic year. This scholarship awards a $900.00 scholarship for an undergraduate student entering third, fourth, or fifth year in Architecture. Must have GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript. Must submit a copy of driver's license, demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI. Portfolio & Essay required.

Must be from one of the following Missouri counties: Barry, Barton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster or Wright 

Application deadline: March 16, 2026 

Questions: email Holly Ritchison or Beth Hersh; or call 417-864-6199. 

See application instructions & Apply  

The AIA St. Louis Scholarship Fund 

The AIA St. Louis Scholarship Fund offers opportunities for students that are born or raised in the AIA St. Louis region and are studying architecture in their third, fourth, fifth year or performing graduate work at an NAAB accredited school of architecture (the University may be located anywhere in the US).  Students will be asked to complete and application and if they meet the criteria, we will contact them to schedule a personal interview between the applicant and the Scholarship Fund Committee.  

Application deadline: July 1st, 2026  

Apply 

BRR Architecture’s Annual Portfolio Review 

Prepare for the career fair and spring hiring season! BRR Architecture invites all architecture and design students to participate in their Annual Portfolio Review. 

Two dates are being offered: Thursday, January 29, & Thursday, February 5, both 2-4 p.m. on Zoom. 

Info & RSVP 

ArcD Student Organizations: Get involved! 

Get involved with student organizations to improve your educational experience! Learn more about ArcD Student Organizations here & keep in touch with them via social media! 

👀 Check out KU Student Jobs!

Summer Internship 

Multiple Locations | NBBJ

NBBJ is looking for talented individuals who are passionate about design, willing to take risks, and seek opportunities to work on high-performing teams. At NBBJ, interns are placed right in the heart of the design process, working side by side with design teams, tackling design challenges, contributing unique ideas, and understanding the pace of project deadlines and working with clients.  

Seeking current students who will be returning to their programs in the Fall of 2026 for full-time paid internships, lasting for a duration of ten weeks with opportunities for summer interns in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Columbus, New York, Portland, and Boston.  

Application deadline: January 30, 2026 

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Design Internship 

Kansas City, MO | Willoughby

Summer in the Hive is just around the corner. Willoughby Design is searching for a Junior or Senior with a passion for brands and who ready to develop skills in a fast-paced agency with the best office dogs around.

To apply, send your resume and portfolio link to info@willoughbydesign.com Please use “Intern 2026” in the subject line. 

Application deadline: February 6, 2026

Design Camp Assistant Position 

KU Lawrence & Edwards Campus 

KU Design Camp is a pre-college summer program offered to high school students who are entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year and are interested in Architecture or Design. Students learn in hands-on workshops taught by KU School of Architecture & Design faculty. The residential camp option is held at the Lawrence campus, and the day camp option is held at the Edwards campus. The School of Architecture & Design is hiring a Design Camp Assistant to aid with camp logistics and activities, including preparing materials and supplies for upcoming camp activities, coordinating mealtime logistics, and assisting with additional duties as assigned.

Applicants must be available for the entirety of both weeks of Design Camp: May 31 – June 6 and July 6-10, 2026

Application deadline: April 1, 2026

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Inventory & Product Photography Assistant (Part Time) 

Lawrence, Kansas | Wide World of Finds

Lawrence-based Wide World of Finds is a growing online resale business specializing in curated secondhand and unique goods sold across multiple online marketplaces. The Inventory & Product Photography Assistant is primarily responsible for photographing inventory items and accurately storing and SKU-ing products, with additional warehouse and administrative support as needed.  

Compensation: $12–$15 per hour  

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Summer Internships

Denver, CO | OZ Architecture

Denver-based OZ Architecture is seeking summer internship candidates, for both architecture and interiors disciplines. 

Info & Apply  

Architectural Internship 

Kansas City, MO | CRB 

Launch your career with purpose at CRB. As an Architectural Designer Intern, you won’t just observe, you’ll contribute meaningfully to real-world projects that shape the future of life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our internship program is designed to immerse you in hands-on work, guided by industry-leading professionals who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of innovators. At CRB, you’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge design and construction practices, collaborate across disciplines, and bring fresh ideas to the table — all while building lasting relationships and experiencing our dynamic, people-first culture. 

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Architectural Design Intern 

Kansas City, MO | CRB 

CRB's nearly 1,400 expert professionals drive innovative, life-changing and life-saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food and beverage industries. We are actively seeking an Architectural Designer Intern to join CRB. Join our firm for an internship journey where you’ll dive into real-world project work, learn from industry leaders and fully immerse yourself in the CRB employee experience. This program is more than just an internship—it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a tangible impact on how we do business. You’ll have the chance to work hands-on with cutting-edge projects, collaborate with peers and industry leaders, and contribute your unique perspective to spark meaningful change. 

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2026 Summer Intern - Architecture 

Duluth, MN | TKDA 

Are you an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BSArch) or a graduate student pursuing a Master of Architecture (MArch) degree? Are you looking for a hands-on learning experience where you can apply your classroom knowledge and contribute to real-world projects? If so, then consider joining our team this summer as an Architecture Intern! 

As a member of our team, you will work alongside Architects, Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects to provide assistance in preparing construction documents and specifications for a variety of projects within the educational, governmental, corporate, and industrial sectors right here in Minnesota and throughout the country.  

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Design and Drafting Internship 

Union, MO | Cochran 

Cochran is a growing civil engineering firm with 7 Missouri offices, offering services in construction administration, materials testing, architectural and geotechnical engineering, and land surveying. Serving both public and private sectors, Cochran's expertise spans municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design.  

More Info & Apply. 

‼️  Applications are due Monday, January 26

Architecture in Southern Europe
🔹 This program provides an opportunity for students to experience the Moorish and Arabic Architecture that has influenced the world.

 Architecture in Mexico
🔹 This program allows students to experience the transformation Mexico has undergone for more than two millennia as an outcome of the transition between three major historical periods: the Ancient, the Colonial and the Contemporary.

Architecture in Northern Europe
🔹 This program is designed to provide architecture students an opportunity to absorb Nordic design culture and material sensibilities in Finland, Sweden and Denmark.

If you have any questions, please send an email to the Student Success Committee Chair Herminia Machry, hsmachry@ku.edu and the Study Abroad & Global Engagement Program Coordinator Renee Frias, rfrias@ku.edu

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🔸 Notes on Interior Design

The basics from lighting to building materials providing a "vocabulary of interior design" through brief descriptions and more than 100 selected illustrations.

The Hatch Reading Room, on the 4th floor of Marvin Hall, is here for you to de-stress, work on projects, take a break to read, and enjoy a quiet view of campus.

Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.  📚 

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