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AIAS Firm Tour: Hollis and Miller 

4:00pm | Hollis and Miller 

AIAS Presents: Firm Tours 2025. This week is with Hollis and Miller, learn more about the firm here. 

Join the GroupMe to stay up to date with any changes that may occur, as well as information on how to sign up!  

Informational Meeting: 2025-2026 Winter Break Study Abroad to Asia 

12:30 pm | 300 Marvin Hall (Galloway Room)

Are you interested in studying abroad in Asia this winter break? Find out about where the program is going by attending the informational meeting. Questions? Contact the program directors Jae Chang (jdchang@ku.ed) or Kapila Silva (kapilads@ku.edu). 

Tunesdays with KJHK 

5-7 pm | Hawks Nest, Kansas Memorial Union  

Every week KJHK sponsors a different community-based activity. This week’s event features an Improv Show.  

📲 Follow KJHK on instagram for event updates

Candle Mania! 

2-4:00pm | Kansas Union, Kansas Room 

Pick from a variety of different wax colors and blend unique scents to craft a one-of-a-kind candle. From fresh florals to cozy vanillas, the options are endless for creating a personalized masterpiece. Take home a beautiful, handmade candle that’s all your own! 

Mary Sibande Artist Talk 

3-4:00pm | Kansas Union, Alderson Auditorium 

Join The Spencer Museum for a talk by International Artist-in-Residence Mary Sibande, whose work is included in our exhibition “Bold Women.” Sibande is visiting from Johannesburg, South Africa to create a site-specific installation for the exhibition in collaboration with KU students and faculty. Q&A will follow the talk. 

This event will also be livestreamed on the Museum’s YouTube channel

Mocktails and Mingle: International Careers 

5-6:30pm | Jayhawk Welcome Center 

Join the University of Kansas Alumni Association and the University Career Center for an evening of appetizers, mocktails, and engaging conversations. This informal networking event is the perfect opportunity to connect with working professionals and KU alumni from diverse sectors of international industry. 

This event is open to students of all majors and class levels (first year through graduate) who are interested in careers in international careers. 

RSVP

Pause 4 Pups 

7-8:00pm | Gertrude Sellars Pearson Residence Hall (GSP) 

Come by and take a break with furry friends from Loving Paws Animal Therapy! Through stress management outreach programs, they aim to provide KU students with tools for coping, healthy new habits, and a strong academic semester. Use #Pause4Pups when sharing on social media and tag @kuhero_ on Instagram. This event is organized by the Health Education Resource Office, staffed by Peer Health Educators and hosted by Student Housing. Counseling and Psychological Services' Hope @ CAPS Students will be in attendance to provide a listening ear for students. 

2025 Career and Internship Expo (rescheduled from February) 

1-4:00pm | Kansas Union, 4th Floor Lobby 

Employers are eager to talk to students of all levels and areas of study about their available job positions and internships.  

At this event, you will have the opportunity to: 

▪️ Meet recruiters who are currently hiring for full-time, summer, and internship positions  

▪️ Skip the bot and get your resume directly in front hiring managers  

▪️ Gain confidence in speaking with professionals about available career and job opportunities  

▪️ Practice important networking skills  

▪️ Update your professional headshot at UCC's LinkedIn Photobooth from 2pm-4pm 

Tea at Three 

3-4:00pm | Kansas Union, Traditions Area 

Relax and unwind with a complimentary selection of tea and freshly baked cookies. Each week, a different campus resource will be available to explore the wide range of opportunities at KU. 

“Don’t Call It a Comeback...Been Here for Years”: Black Feminist Rewritings, Creative Escape, and the Racial Violence of U.S Schooling and Literacy 

4:00pm | Marvin Hall, The Forum 

Please join for the 2025 John F. Eberhardt Memorial Lecture, presented by the Department of English with Dr. Carmen Kynard, Professor of English, Texas Christian University. Open to all!

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. 

Pi Day Sampling 

10:30-11:30am | Kansas Union, Jayhawk Walk 

Stop by and visit KU dining on Jayhawk Walk, Level 4, Kansas Union to try pizza samplings! 

Slow Art Sunday: Steel Wool Peignor 

2-3:00pm | Spencer Museum of Art, Simons Gallery 

Spend time getting to know one great work of art through relaxed contemplation and guided conversation. In March, slow down with Mimi Smith's Steel Wool Peignoir in our Bold Women exhibition.  

If you submitted your application to graduate, you have been added to the ArcD graduation canvas course. Check your inbox for an email from “Instructure Canvas” to join the canvas course and receive important information about graduation events. 

The deadline to apply for graduation has passed. If you did not submit an application to graduate and plan to graduate this spring, please email nikkihammond@ku.edu

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

Empty Chrysalises: ArcD student made Spatial Installations Celebrating Bold Women | Marvin Grove

March 5 – April 6 

Empty Chrysalises celebrates the innovation and creativity of women artists in dialogue with the exhibition Bold Women. The idea of an empty chrysalis, the hard outer body left behind after a butterfly emerges from its cocoon, symbolizes a transition from life on the ground to life in the sky. This outdoor installation in Marvin Grove features four large chrysalises made from used and recycled everyday objects. The project expands on Bold Women’s themes of transformation and breaking societal constraints. 

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. 

LibArt: Student Art in the Libraries

LibArt is a year-long juried exhibition organized and sponsored by KU Libraries. Students from all majors and backgrounds are encouraged to submit their artwork for a chance to exhibit their work inside the libraries’ public spaces and win cash awards totaling $5,400.

Submission deadline: April 4

More info and apply

The Robert Bruce Thompson Annual Student Light Fixture Design Competition

An independent student design competition for the purpose of promoting education and awareness of light fixture design.

Bruce Thompson was a twenty-five year veteran of the lighting industry. He had a broad background in the profession having worked in theatre, retail, as a factory representative, and concluding his career in manufacturing as vice president of sales and marketing. Throughout his career Bruce emphasized design and innovation. He was also an accomplished light fixture designer. He established this independent competition to encourage creativity and education in light fixture design and manufacturing.

Online submissions must be received no later than March 27 at 6PM EDT/3PM PDT.

Competition awards include up to $5,000. Learn more and Submit here. 

Museum of Outdoor Arts | 2025 Design Build Competition 

Submissions due April 19th 

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. 

More information and sign up here.  

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! 

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. 

Submission information open March 10 

More Information

Design Camp RA 

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 ArcD faculty. The school is in search of Resident Assistants to aid with camp logistics and activities, including eating meals with campers and staying overnight in the residence hall.

Applicants must be available for the entirety of the camp, June 8-14 

Application Deadline: March 24 

Learn more & apply 

Internship Opportunities with Upcoming Deadlines 

Essence of Australia--Design Intern 

Architecture Internship, Summer 2025 (KC, MO) — BNIM Architects  

Photography and Printmaking Internships — Lawrence Arts Center  

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. 

Architectural Design Internship 2025 

LCS | Des Moines, IA 

The Architectural Design Intern will be a full-time (40 hours/week) opportunity for 12 weeks from May to August. As part of the internship program, students will gain additional skills to prepare them for entering the job market, including interviewing, presentations, and performance evaluation to further enhance their experience. 

More information and apply here. 

Hallmark Creative Summer Internships for Summer 2025

Kansas City, MO

Hallmark paid summer internships are on-site hybrid at our recently renovated headquarters building in Kansas City, MO. Relocation and housing assistance is provided for interns whose permanent address is located outside of the KC metro area. The intern program is 12 weeks long, beginning in late May and ending in early August. 

Application deadline: Saturday, March 15, 2025.

An uploaded PDF portfolio or sample sheet is required to be considered (students can also include a link to their portfolio website, but only as a supplement to the portfolio or sample sheet they upload). We anticipate making final offers by Friday, April 4th. 

2025 Creative Summer Internship - 3D Design & Illustration (HMKIN003930) 

2025 Creative Summer Internship - Illustration (2025C003934) 

2025 Creative Summer Internship - Graphic Designer, Visual Merchandising (2024C003922) 

2025 Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship 

Gensler is proud to announce the 2025 Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship. Over the last 25 years, their scholarship has supported the education of emerging design talent, with nearly $200,000 awarded in the last year alone! Talented students enrolled in a U.S interior design program who will begin their final year in the Fall of 2025 are encouraged to apply. Finalists and winners may also be considered for paid internships in a Gensler office during the summer of 2025.  

Deadline: March 15 

Apply here. 

Springfield Area Foundation for Architecture (SAFA) Scholarship

The Springfield Area Foundation for Architecture (SAFA) is a charitable arm of the American Institute of Architects-Springfield. This is the inaugural year our organization will be offering (4) $1000 scholarships to third through fifth year architecture students with residency from our AIA-Springfield service area. 

Application Deadline: March 16

More Info & Apply

TCAA Architecture/Interior Design Scholarship  

TCAA award a $5,000 scholarship to a qualifying student who at the time of application is working toward an undergraduate or graduate level professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design; and two $5,000 scholarship to qualifying family members of an employee of a TCAA contractor member company, in accordance with eligibility criteria and application instructions.  

Application Deadline: April 7

More Info & Apply

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

📄 Folding Techniques for Designers

Folding Techniques for Designers by Paul Jackson is a practical handbook, written by an expert in paper folding and origami, with specially commissioned step–by–step drawings and photographs clearly explaining over 70 folding techniques.

Many, if not most designers use folding techniques in their work to make 3D forms from 2D sheets of fabric, cardboard, plastic, metal and many other materials. This unique book explains the key techniques of folding, such as pleated surfaces, curved folding and crumpling. It has applications for architects, product designers, and jewelry and fashion designers.

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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