African & African Diasporic Language Festival: Join KASC for an evening of food and fun! KU students will showcase their knowledge of African & African Diasporic languages and cultures through interactive presentations, skits, poetry, music, and other performances tonight, April 1, from 4-6 p.m.

Radioactivie Kinship: Indian Country, Japan, and Potential for Collaborations: Ryo Morimoto will share his work with Native American and Japanese college students on Thursday, April 2, 2026 1-2:30 p.m. He will discuss the practices what Potawatomi scholar Kyle Whyte describes as the “ethics of coordination” which emphasizes building connections between people, across species, and among things. He will also illustrate how tracing radiation and radioactive materials can help unite rather than divide Native American and Indigenous communities and Japanese people.

Film Screening of Malês & Discussion with João José Reis: CGIS welcomes all to join João José Reis for a screening and discussion of Malês (2025) on Thursday, April 2, at 4 p.m. The film is a historical drama set in 1835 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It follows a Muslim African couple who are kidnapped from their homeland, enslaved in Brazil, who in time become involved in the Malê Revolt. Reis served as the film’s historical advisor. His classic research on the 1835 Malê Revolt was drawn upon heavily in the film.

Manoel Joaquim Ricardo, A Successful Hausa Freedman in Bahia, c. 1806-1865: CGIS welcomes all to join João José Reis for a discussion about Manoel Joaquim Ricardo, a Hausa African, who arrived in Bahia as a slave & died a wealthy freedman on Friday, April 3, at 12:00 pm. His life allows us to see the limitations and possibilities for the social mobility of Africans in Brazil--both captive & free. This talk will also discuss other dimensions of Ricardo’s social trajectory such as his family and religious life. Reis will propose the concept of ladinization to understand the experience of Africans in Latin America such as Manoel Joaquim Ricardo.

Environmental & Economic Challenges in Global Asia Symposium: The 21st century has issued a dual challenge: a climate in crisis and an economy in flux. How is Asia responding? This two-day interdisciplinary symposium, April 3-4, brings together an international cohort of scholars, students, and artists to examine the environmental and climate challenges through the lens of Global Asia. The symposium explores how Asian societies navigate the intersection of environmental crisis, cultural identity, and the digital futures. Register online.

African Night Party: In celebration of African Tamasha Week join KASC and AAAS for the African Party Night in the Kansas Ballroom on Saturday, April 4, from 6-9 p.m. This will be a high‑energy celebration that brings African culture to life through music, dance, fashion, and community. RSVP online.

Atlas Event - Türkiye: International Support Services, in collaboration with CREES and the Turkish Student Association, will feature Türkiye for the final Atlas event of spring 2026. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 7, at 4 p.m. in the 3 West Reading Room at Watson Library. The program includes a short presentation, Turkish folk music performance, a line dance lesson, and Turkish food and drinks, with time for socializing.

Merienda Series: CLACS welcomes Doug Eifler with the Merienda Series who will present “A Tale of Two Tegus: An Exploration of Human: Wildlife Interactions in Paraguay - from a lizard's point of view.” The presentation will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at noon in Bailey Hall, Room 318. Lunch will be provided and accompanied by rice and beans.

2026 International Jayhawk Festival: The Tenth Annual International Jayhawk Festival will return on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 3-5 p.m. in the Burge Union. The event is an opportunity for all Jayhawks to celebrate our global community and international engagement. The event will include food, a fashion show, performances, activities, and a study abroad fair. All are welcome.

Fragmented Histories: Museums, Looting, and Andean Cultural Heritage: Join the Spencer Museum of Art on April 30, from 4–5:30 p.m. as they hosts a presentation by co-curators Allyson Purpura and Kasia Szremski, who recently led a reinstallation of ancient Andean art at the Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois. The collaborative project prioritized restorative justice by engaging Peruvian communities and offers a case study in the ethical use of international legacy collections at museums.

One KU Denim Day 2026 - Comparative Perspectives on Sexual Violence, Japan & the U.S.:Join the Center for East Asian Studies and the Civil Rights & Title IX Office for a film screening and dialogue featuring two documentaries: the Oscar-nominated Black Box Diaries (2024) by Shiori Ito and Loud Enough (2023) by Hilary Klotz Steinman. A moderated discussion with the filmmakers and guests will follow, exploring cultural differences and similarities in experiences of sexual violence, institutional responses, and the power of storytelling. The event will be held on the Lawrence campus on April 29, 2026, and will be available online and broadcast to the Edwards Campus and KU Medical Center. It is open to KU faculty, staff, students, and community members.

Color the Sky, Kite and Cultural Festival: Hosted by the KU Area Studies Centers and the Spencer Museum of Art, this family-friendly celebration invites the public to explore the world through hands-on fun while celebrating Children's Day, an annual holiday in Japan on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 4 pm. Enjoy kites, crafts, and games inspired by cultures across the globe. Plus, enjoy live music and great vibes from student radio KJHK as you explore! Discover exciting traditions, win prizes, and experience the beauty of kites at a special museum exhibit.