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KU Design Week | April 14-18 

Organized entirely by students, KU Design Week is an annual weeklong series of workshops, social events, and discussion sessions that allows students to engage design thinking and making outside of the academic studio setting. Participation in KUDW is free and open to all ArcD students, but registration is required.

📲 Follow KU Design Week on Instagram for updates!

👀 See event website for full event schedule & registration

KU Reads Teach-In: Using the Common Book to Develop Critical Thinking Skills 

3:30-4:30pm | Watson Library, 455 

The 2025-26 common book, "The Anthropocene Reviewed," is a collection of essays on a variety of topics, many of which provide ample opportunity for academic exploration.  This session will take a deep dive into a handful of essays to explore the opportunities for scholarly research on topics of significance.  Using the common book as a jumping off point, we will dive deeper into how the common book can support the development of students’ critical thinking skills and inspire impactful and engaging student research. Led by KU Libraries’ Samantha Greeson and Jill Becker.  

Financial Jeopardy 

2:00-3:30pm | Kansas Union, Traditions Area 

Looking for a way to showcase your financial knowledge? Join SUA and Central Bank for Financial Jeopardy in the Traditions Area from 2-3:30pm on April 15th. This fun and interactive event will challenge your knowledge of personal finance, banking, economics, and investing in a classic Jeopardy-style competition. 

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 

11:00am-12:30pm | Kansas Union, The Jay 

Are you ready to test your financial knowledge? Join SUA and Central Bank for Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? Financial Literacy Edition on April 16th from 11am-12:30am. Hosted by Central Bank, this unique version of the popular game show will feature questions that range from budgeting basics to advanced financial strategies. Whether you're a finance newbie or a seasoned pro, there’s something for everyone! 

International Jayhawk Festival 

3-5:00pm | Burge Union 

The International Jayhawk Festival is an opportunity for all Jayhawks to celebrate our global community and international engagement. The event will include free t-shirts, food, fashion show, performances, activities, and a study abroad fair.  

Student groups and academic units will offer intercultural activities, demonstrations and/or global trivia. Students can meet with advisors from study abroad, discuss academic programs with area studies representatives and language departments, connect with foreign language clubs, explore international career opportunities and learn about international student organizations. 

Financial Wellness Fair 

11:00am-1:00pm | Kansas Union, Traditions Area 

Take charge of your financial future at the Financial Wellness Fair, hosted by Central Bank! This free, interactive event is designed to help you learn the essentials of managing your finances, from budgeting and saving to investing and building credit. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your financial knowledge, this fair has something for everyone. 

Grocery Bingo 

6-8:00pm | Kansas Union, Big 12 Room 

Which bingo are you going to win? Traditional? 4 corners? Postage stamp? Blackout? Yell out your bingo for the chance to win groceries and household essentials this Thursday from 6-8 pm in the Big 12 Room and Jayhawk Room. 

Glass Painting Soiree 

6-8:00pm | Kansas Union, Hawks Nest 

What’s your drink of choice? Coffee? Tea? Water? Juice? Join this Thursday from 6-8pm in the Hawks Nest to paint your own drinking glass and make it as unique as your favorite drink! 

Kandace Creel Falcon Artist Talk 

3-4:00pm | Spencer Museum of Art, Perkins Central Court 

Join KU alums Kandace Creel Falcón and Lena Mose-Vargas for a discussion of Chicanx feminism and a pair of paintings by Falcón featured in our Bold Women exhibition. 

Lawrence Modern Presents: Tokyo Drifter 

7pm | Lawrence Arts Center, 10th & Mass Studios

Lawrence Modern presents an evening of film and conversation to celebrate mid century design as seen in Tokyo Drifter. With a pre-screening Q&A with Tim Hossler and Chika Okuyama. Tickets are $10

More info & tickets 

Art Cart at the Lawrence Earth Day Fair 

1-4:00pm | South Park 

The City of Lawrence and Watkins Museum invite you to the annual Lawrence Earth Day Fair! This free event in South Park features earth-friendly crafts and activities for all ages. Spencer staff will be there with the Art Cart and an Earth Day activity combining images and text. 

Outdoor Pursuits Trips – Hiking: Baker Wetlands 

1-4:00pm | Baker Wetlands: Baker Trail 

Whether you're looking to connect with nature, unwind from the daily hustle, or simply enjoy the company of like-minded individuals, our beginner-friendly hiking trips offer the perfect escape. These excursions are designed with beginners in mind, offering a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all fitness levels.  

Transportation is not provided.  No pets allowed. 

Buy tickets here. 

Drag Showcase: ALL STARS 

4:30-10:00pm | Lied Center 

Join us for an showstopping evening featuring the 5th Annual Kansas Drag Showcase! All your favorite performers from the last 4 years have been invited back to once again show off their skills! 

The evening starts with a meet and greet at 4:30 PM, followed by dazzling performances starting at 6pm. The event is free with a valid KU, Haskell, or Baker student ID and $10 for general admission.

Buy tickets here.

Spring and Summer 2025 Graduates Only 

Do you have a job lined up after graduation? Please take the  First Destination Survey now!  

If you are still job hunting, you have until May 16 to submit your response to this required survey. If your plans change, you can retake the survey up to 6 months after graduation. 

If you plan to graduate in the summer of 2025, and would like to participate in the Spring 2025 ArcD Graduation Ceremony, please submit an application to graduate by April 18.

Prior to enrollment, check out these Architecture courses offered Summer and Fall 2025!

If you plan to study abroad or are returning and need to take Environmental Systems (I or II), Programming, Ethics and Leadership, or Visualizing Site and Natural Forces, these will all be offered online in summer. Electives will be offered at undergraduate and graduate levels – make sure to enroll in the correct course number for your needs. The posters are merely advertisements – please see the online course directory for complete listings and contact the course instructor for more information.

ARCH 600/800 Competition Studio with Chad Kraus is now open and enrollable for this summer!  

🗓️ July 14 - July 25

This architectural design elective focuses on the conceptualization and visual representation of an architectural project, offering students opportunities to work with external community partners on real-world projects and/or participate in external design competitions.

Class information: ARCH 600 # 76856 & ARCH 800 # 76857

Meeting pattern: MTuWThF 08:30 - 12:20 PM Online

Please reach out to Chad Kraus (ckraus@ku.edu) if you have questions regarding the course.

Please reach out to Nikki Hammond  (nikkihammond@ku.edu) if you have issues enrolling.

Academic advising spring drop-in hours: 

Drop-in advising is available between 12:30-4:00 every Monday and Thursday. Students are invited to meet with their advisor virtually via Zoom or in-person in Snow Hall 252 during those hours. More information on drop-ins can be found here: Drop-In Advising | Jayhawk Academic Advising

Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor: 

You can schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with your academic advisor through JayhawkGPS (navigate). Here are step-by-step instructions: Scheduling Appointments | Jayhawk GPS

Adobe Creative Cafe | Tuesday, April 22, 4-7pm | The Forum

An evening event to connect a new generation of graphic designers with industry leaders. Sign up for a portfolio review with local professionals, get career advice from those in the design field, and hear from a panel about starting a creative career.

Please note that the event has limited capacity, so kindly RSVP only if you plan to attend.

Register

KC Design Week ArcD Exhibition | Friday, April 25

Join us at MMTH Creative Studio in the Crossroads during Kansas City Design Week for a showcase of work by KU Architecture & Design students and learn about our new studio building and facilities renovation project designed by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group and BNIM. Learn more about Kansas City Design Week events by checking out their website or social media.  

Free event, advanced registration recommended.

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Strange and Familiar Places | Nelson Atkins 

 Feb 1 - July 20

Photography professor Elise Kirk featured in exhibition at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City

Strange and Familiar Places presents 26 works by 10 contemporary photographers who tell compelling stories about people, communities, and the land they inhabit. Their intimate photographs focus on rural subjects in the Midwest, South, and Western United States, often challenging our preconceptions of these regions. 

Bold Women | Spencer Museum 

Feb 18 - July 6

Bold Women is an expansive exhibition that presents the visionary work of women artists. The show emphasizes the essential contributions of artists from diverse backgrounds, especially women of color, LGBTQ+ artists, and artists of intersecting identities.

SUA Gallery | Fall 2025 Submissions

Apply to showcase your work in the Student Union Gallery this fall!

Submissions due May 4

Apply here

Museum of Outdoor Arts | 2025 Design Build Competition 

2025 Sacred Geometry: Platonic Solids. No entry fee, open to undergraduate and graduate students. 1st place prize: $10,000, 2nd place prize: $7,500, 3rd place prize: $5,000, HM: $1,500. 

Submissions due April 19

More information and sign up here.  

WEBTOON: 2025 Contest: Webcomic Legends.

This is the ultimate opportunity for webcomic creators to showcase their creativity, captivate audiences, and earn a chance to become an Originals creator! WEBTOON is looking for creators who push the boundaries of storytelling, presenting compelling plots and unforgettable characters that resonate with our global audience. 

Submissions due May 15

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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! 

Architectural Designer Intern 

CRB | Kansas City, MO 

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. 

More information and apply here. 

Construction Technology Intern  

PCL | Denver, CO 

Utilize and perform 3D modeling to help our group better collaborate with districts and project teams. Conduct research and development tasks to support innovation initiatives. Explore, gain exposure, and help project teams with implementing cutting-edge construction technologies. 

Learn about and spend time with other groups within PCL like scheduling, preconstruction and estimating, safety, to name a few, to understand more about how PCL operates as a function of many parts. 

More information and apply here. 

Graphic Design Intern 

Sunday Cool, LLC | Tavares, FL 

Sunday Cool's Art Department is seeking a creative and motivated intern to assistant in the organization's high art demand and organizing our art databases. lnterns for the Art Department will be responsible for working with client related artwork, connecting a creative solution through design to any art related request, and working on special art-related projects. 

More information and apply here. 

Architecture Intern 

Dewberry | Sacramento, CA 

Dewberry is seeking an energetic Summer Intern in Architecture to join the Sacramento, CA office in Summer 2025. This position works under close supervision of the Design Team. Receives specific and detailed instructions regarding tasks and works independently on self-directed summer project. Performs work efforts in a timely and complete manner. Takes the initiative to either work out or research a work effort. Seeks help and guidance from mentors. Has skills in performing design research, design studies, graphics and renderings. 

**Local candidates preferred, no housing stipend provided 

More information and apply here. 

The AIA St. Louis Scholarship

The AIA St. Louis Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year.  This is a great opportunity for architecture students from the St. Louis region.

The AIA St. Louis Scholarship Fund offers opportunities for students that are born or raised in the St. Louis region and are studying architecture in their third, fourth and fifth year or graduate work at an NAAB accredited school of architecture (the University may be located anywhere).

Application Deadline: July 1

More Info & Apply

⭐️ Postmodern Design Complete: Design, Furniture, Graphics, Architecture, Interiors

A comprehensive and authoritative publication on one of the most popular periods of international design, including architecture, furniture, ceramics, applied arts, graphics, and textiles. Originating as a rebellious movement in philosophy and literature, Postmodernism proclaimed the death of modernism and promoted a new, nonlinear way of approaching architecture and design. It became a style in itself and the defining look of the 1980s.

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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