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Labor Day

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Women in Design General Body Meeting 

6:30 PM | 216B Marvin Forum 

Pizza will be provided as they do a fun design ice breaker, formally introduce the WiD organization and representative roles, and speak with Sarah Montes (M.Arch + Multistudio Intern) about a design collaboration with Multistudio for Lawrence Parking Day. 

KU Reads Watch Party: An Evening with John Green 

7-8:30 PM | Watson Library, Three West Reading Room & Lawrence Public Library 

The University of Kansas and Lawrence Public Library will host public watch parties on Tuesday, Sept. 2, for the at-capacity event, “An Evening with John Green,” part of the 2025-26 KU Reads: A Common Book Experience. Each watch party is free and open to the public, and will begin at 7 p.m., allowing attendees to gather and engage with others while viewing the live stream of the event. 

The main event at the Lied Center of Kansas, will feature author and digital creator John Green in conversation with Giselle Anatol, director of KU’s Hall Center for the Humanities. All tickets to the in-person event were claimed in less than three days, prompting organizers to offer additional options for the KU and Lawrence communities to connect and participate.   

Exhibit Opening: Travel, Tourism, and the Transmission of Knowledge in and Around Japan 

3:30-5:00 PM | Spencer Research Library, Exhibit Gallery 

KU Libraries will debut a new student-curated exhibition, “Travel, Tourism, and the Transmission of Knowledge in and Around Japan,” on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 3:30 p.m. in Kenneth Spencer Research Library's exhibit gallery. 

World at Your Table 

4:30-7:30 PM | South Dining Commons 

Join KU Dining September 3, October 10, and November 5 for World at Your table! Cuisines from regions and countries across the world will be featured! September will feature Japan, Eastern Europe in October, and November will have a cuisine from West Africa. Looking forward to seeing you there! 

Pause 4 Pups 

7:00 PM | Daisy Hill Commons 

Come by and take a break with our furry friends from Loving Paws Animal Therapy! Through stress management outreach programs, we aim to provide KU students with tools for coping, healthy new habits, and a strong academic semester. We encourage selfies with your favorite pup! 

Volunteer Fair 

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Kansas Memorial Union 

Please join us for the 2025 KU Volunteer Fair taking place on Thursday, September 4, 2025. This fair is open to all students from all majors and class levels (freshman through graduate/PhD) who are interested in finding service and volunteer opportunities with on-campus and local organizations.  

At this event, you will have the opportunity to:  

Meet leaders of non-profit and service organizations 

Learn about volunteer and service opportunities, both on- and off-campus 

Gain confidence in speaking with professionals about their service and volunteer opportunities 

Practice important networking skills

Click here to learn more about the organizations who are attending, view the event map, submit your resume, and more!

KU Design Professional Lecture Series: Jeff Breazeale 

6pm | Wescoe Hall, 3140 

Jeff Breazeale is a designer, brand strategist and founding partner at The Matchbox Studio. He has worked for over 25 years helping clients identify brand opportunities and develop creative solutions. At The Matchbook Studio, Breazeale has led teams developing work for clients that include American Airlines, Dallas Museum of Art, FedEx, Fossil, Neenah Paper, The State Fair of Texas, and dozens more. In 2020, Breazeale launched MBX Real Estate Creative, a sister-agency to Matchbox dedicated to multi-family residential branding. 

Karaoke Night on The Hill 

8-10:00 PM | Daisy Hill Commons 

Get ready to grab the mic and shine at Karaoke Night, hosted by SUA, where the stage is yours and every song is a chance to steal the show! Whether you just want to listen or you want to show off your talent, this is the place to be! 

Art Cart: Map Making 

1-4:00 PM | Spencer Museum of Art, Simons Gallery 

Learn about map-related works of art in “Soundings: Making Culture at Sea,” and create a watercolor map of your own fantasy realm. This drop-in activity station rolls into the galleries each month for children and grown-ups to create hands-on art projects together, taking inspiration from original art on view. 

Museum Highlights Tour 

2-3:00 PM | Spencer Museum of Art, Loo Gallery 

Join Spencer Museum docents for a tour of our galleries to learn about the variety of artists and artworks represented in our collection. 

🌞 Tad Carpenter: SUNday Suns | Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery, Chalmers Hall

August 18- September 12

SUNday Suns is 10 year Retrospective Exhibition of all 522 suns Carpenter's 10 year long project. 

🌊 Soundings: Making Culture at Sea | Spencer Museum 

August 12 - December 14

Soundings: Making Culture at Sea explores how visual representations of oceans from different times and places across history have helped humans articulate questions and concerns that are political, cultural, and environmental.

➿ My Mother's Tongue Ties Me Together | Spencer Museum 

August 26 - January 4

The Spencer Museum of Art is honored to host the Charlotte Street Visual Artist Awards exhibition for the first time featuring the selected artists for 2025: Noelle Choy, Hùng Lê, and Merry Sun. All three artists explore themes of cultural mythmaking, memory, and migration through a range of media.

🌞 Following the Sun | Spencer Museum 

virtual exhibition

This virtual exhibition organized by Spencer interns explores depictions of the sun and sunflowers in the collection.

📸 Rural Kansas Photography Contest 

Deadline: September 30 

We are excited to partner with Kansas Country Living magazine for the sixth year in a row. Kansas Country Living is designed to educate Kansas electric cooperative consumer-members on topics that impact rural electrification. With a circulation of more than 133,000, it is an integral communications channel that builds member support for electric cooperatives in Kansas while keeping them informed of the latest news, energy efficiency tips, emerging technology (electric vehicles, smart devices that help save energy) and electrical safety. 

The Kansas Country Living editorial team will choose from all of the entries a $100 grand-prize winning photograph that will be featured on the January 2026 cover of the magazine. 

Click here for more information and to apply! 

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! 

Jayhawk Finances: a new resource for KU students 

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to achieve financial stability and success. Online tools, in-person coaching, and weekly virtual sessions are available to all KU students. Educators are available for student group events and sessions can focus on specific topics.  

Learn more: Jayhawk Finances  

Student Communications Assistant 

KU Student Ambassador (Office of Admissions) 

KU Student Ambassadors represent KU by giving one-hour walking tours of campus, participating in panels, answering questions, and chatting with future Jayhawks. Other duties include preparing materials to assist Admissions staff in facilitating daily visits to prospective students and families. 

Click here for more information 

🕸️ Spider-Man, Into the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie

Discover the world of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse in this stunning collection of art. The book is packed with concept art, final designs, and artist commentary plus previously unseen storyboards. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that's the first of its kind. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse where more than one wears the mask. Unmasking the artistry behind the hotly-anticipated movie, the book contains concept art, sketches, storyboards and will give you fascinating insights into the creative process.

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

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