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ASID Info Meeting 

12:30pm | Marvin Hall, 305 Galloway Room 

Come learn more about ASID at the Info Meeting! Hear about fellow IA study abroad experiences and the announcement of the T-shirt design competition. Snacks will be provided! 🍿

Mocktoberfest 2024 

Monday – Friday | Virtual Event 

Mocktober 2024 is a mock interview program for all KU students. Students will identify and communicate their skills and strengths in a one-on-one practice interview with an employer. Virtual mock interviews will be held September 30th through October 4th.   

For more details about Mocktober, view a complete list of participating employers, and to sign up for a virtual interview, please click here.  

Interview schedules close on September 29th. 

International Coffee Day 

All Day | All campus Starbucks Coffeehouse Locations 

Enjoy 50% off freshly brewed Coffee using the promo code: COFFEE50 on October 1st at all WPS Coffeehouse locations!  ☕️

Student Wellness Fair 

11:00am-1:00pm | Kansas Union, Ascher Plaza 

The annual student wellness fair organized by the Health Education Resource office features many campus resources and giveaways. Loving Paws will be in attendance with therapy dogs.  
 
💉 Watkins Health Services will have flu shots available (bring your insurance card for billing purposes). 

Dear Evan Hansen 

7:30pm | Lied Center 

Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history” by The Washington Post and “an anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond” by NBC Nightly News, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first contemporary musical about connection in the digital age. Buy tickets here. 

Oktoberfest 

4-8:00pm | Kansas Union 

No need to head to Germany when you can celebrate Oktoberfest here in Lawrence! Join SUA for live music, carnival games, and pretzels! 🥨

KU AIAS General Body Meeting 

7:30pm | Marvin Forum 

Join the next general body meeting, where they’ll discuss road mapping your time at KU as an architecture student. Pizza provided! 🍕

How Did That End Up in the Spencer Museum? 

5:30-6:30pm | Spencer Museum of Art, Brosseau Learning Center 

Join Curators Ryan Clasby and Sydney Pursel and Collection Manager Angela Watts to learn about the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and Indigenous art in the Spencer’s collection. Q&A follows the presentation. This is the fourth in a series of public conversations about the Museum’s collection, exhibitions, and programs.  

Important Informational Meeting for Architecture students regarding 5th Year Options

12:30-1:30pm | Marvin Forum

Deadlines for applications will be shared, and program directors will present an overview for each 5th Year option.

KU Black Creatives & KU Gems | Fashion Show & Art Gala

KU Black Creatives is teaming up with KU Gems to bring you the Fashion Show & Art Gala of the semester on October 17th! They’re on the lookout for: fashion designers ready to showcase their work, models (no experience needed) to bring designers creation to life, visual artists wanting to show off their talent, and nail artists, makeup artists, and hair stylists. 

Interested? Sign up with the link for the Fashion Form & Artist Form 

More info & Submission Guidelines 

KC Parade of Hearts sculpture redesign  

Design the new base sculpture for Kansas City’s Parade of Hearts . The new form will serve as the canvas for artists to share their love for KC in a region-wide art installation during the 2026 World Cup. 

Submission Deadline: October 1, 5:00pm 

More info & Submission Guidelines 

LaunchKU – Fundraising for Student Groups 

LaunchKU is a crowdfunding initiative that helps KU students, faculty and staff raise funds for programs that are the most meaningful to them. Crowdfunding is a great way for donors to provide direct support to students and programs – and encourage others to contribute, as well! In the last year, LaunchKU has helped fund student-led projects for Jayhawk Motorsports, KU Club Tennis and The Big Event.

Douglas County CORE Launchpad 

Oct 4-6 | KU Innovation Park 

Aspiring Product Designers, UX Developers, Community Leaders & Entrepreneurs – KU Architecture & Design students in all programs are invited to participate in this ideation and prototyping event. This is a great chance to learn more about the startup process and connect with local business development resources. 

Learn how to participate and see project submissions: CORE Launchpad 

Presentations: October 6, 12 – 3pm 

ADS 531: Internship Credit with the CDR  

Completing internships while in school can help you land a job after graduation. The School of Architecture & Design’s Center for Design Research (CDR) partners with industry, government, and other organizations to ensure that research and innovations are grounded in real-world contexts and responsive to actual needs. 

Learn more: Internship Credits 

Questions about CDR options: contact CDR director Greg Thomas 

Cuba Winter Break Program 

🇨🇺 Experience Cuba at this historically important time

🇨🇺 Visit historical and culturally significant sites in Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad 

🇨🇺 Travel through the picturesque rural Cuban landscape

🇨🇺 No language experience required

Applications are due October 7. 

Info about the program can be found on the KU Study Abroad website 

KJHK volunteer staff  

Learn about opportunities at KJHK, KU’s student-run radio station. 🎧

Learn more & Apply 

Upcoming UGRA Workshop

✦ UGRA Proposal Writing Drop-in Event  

October 8th, 4-5pm | Summerfield 201 

RSVP

Academic Advising Fall Drop-In Hours: 

Starting September 9th, drop-in advising is available Mondays and Thursdays from 12:30pm-4:00pm! Students are welcome to meet with an advisor virtually via Zoom or in-person in Snow Hall 252 during the designated drop-in periods each week. More information on how to join can be found here: Drop-In Advising | Jayhawk Academic Advising (ku.edu) 

🗓️ 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 (ku.edu) 

Laura Youngbird’s “Inde’Wiisagendam (My Heart Hurts)” 

Chalmers Hall, Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery  

Exhibition: Monday, September 30 - Friday, October 25, 9am - 5p, Mon-Friday

Opening Reception: Sunday, October 6 | 3 - 5 pm

Artist Talk: Monday, October 7 | 5:30PM | Marvin Forum 
 
"Inde’Wiisagendam (My Heart Hurts)" is a collection of multilayered, multifaceted monotypes using the dress as a metaphor. The dress addresses a wide range of social issues, injustices and biases. 

Design internship | Portfolio Kitchen & Home 

Portfolio invites talented design students to join their internship program. 

More Info: call Elizabeth Hall at 816-363-5300 or email  

Architecture Shop Assistant

Maintain shop hours with varied schedule including weekend/evening hours. Provide customer assistance to students with the use of a wide variety of wood working tools, metal tools, and related software packages. Must be assertive in correcting or stopping students from using power tools in dangerous or incorrect ways.

Learn more & Apply

Architecture Intern – Life Sciences | GBA Companies 

GBA is looking for an individual enrolled in an accredited program in the field of Architecture, junior year of study, to join them for a summer internship in our Lenexa, KS headquarters or Broomfield, CO. This individual should have a desire to learn new skills as they work alongside project architects and engineers. Interns will have the opportunity to gain experience in a collaborative team environment while working on new and/or renovation projects. These project assignments may involve corporate office, pharmaceutical – clean rooms, R&D/QA labs, fleet maintenance, industrial and/or manufacturing spaces. 

More information & apply here 

Design Staff I: 30 Week Internship | BRR Architecture 

BRR Architecture is a national architectural design firm dedicated to creating inspiring architecture for retail, commercial and multi-family needs.  If you offer strong collaborative communication skills and want to contribute to design and production of documents through all phases of architecture, BRR wants to meet you. Must be currently enrolled in an accredited degree in Architecture. 

More information & apply here 

Architectural Internship | Morton Buildings, Inc 

The Architectural Intern will assist in the creation of architectural designs and produce drawings and documentation throughout project phases. The Architectural Intern will gain technical knowledge in the design and construction of projects as well as further develop the ability to organize, problem solve, and communicate as that applies to a wider representation of the architectural profession. Must have a target graduation date within two years. 

Apply Here 

Architecture Class Assistant

The Department of Architecture emphasizes design education through various experiences which include learning through making, collaborative research, and community engagement. Job duties may include (but are not limited to): support course preparation, tutorials, and lab sessions. Assist the professor in grading homework assignments, exams and other duties as assigned.

Learn more & Apply

Student Hourly | Design Class Assistant 

The KU Department is hiring for a student hourly position. Job duties may include (but are not limited to): support course preparation, tutorials, and lab sessions. Assist the professor in grading homework assignments, exams and other duties as assigned. 

Apply Here 

Student Hourly | Design Print Lab Monitor 

Serves as a support person in the Print Lab in Chalmers Hall. Monitors and distributes student print jobs, restocks supplies, assists students, cleans and maintains a professional work environment. 

Apply Here 

Architecture Student Intern | Stanley Consultants, Inc. 

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Student Intern to join our Architecture Department in our Muscatine, IA office next May 2025. This individual will work with licensed architects on a comprehensive range of general architectural design tasks. 

Apply Here 

ArchK Mock Interview Competition 

We’re currently hosting the ArchK Mock Interview Competition, designed to give emerging architects an opportunity to develop their professional skills. With $1,888 in prizes, participants will also receive complimentary career development workshops, personalized resume and portfolio feedback, and exclusive referrals to top architecture firms. 

I believe this competition would be a great opportunity for your students to refine their interview skills and gain insights into the architecture profession. You can find more details about the competition on LinkedIn here: ArchK Mock Interview Competition. 

KU Undergraduate Research Award  

Applications for spring 2025 are now open. Undergraduate Research Awards (UGRAs) are $1,000 scholarships provided to undergraduate students pursuing original research or creative projects under the general guidance of a faculty mentor.  

*Typically, 50 scholarships for spring projects are awarded, and students from both departments have been very successful in past years. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable research experience and funding! 

Application Deadline: October 27th, 11:59pm 

More Info & Apply 

Interior Architecture Ageless Living Collaborative Scholarship  

Two $5,000 scholarships for students enrolled in interiors programs to be awarded for the 2025 Spring Semester. 

Application Deadline: November 1st 

More Info & Apply 

Smith Group JEDI Scholarship 

We created the SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Scholarship Program to create a more diverse and inclusive design industry by providing students with opportunities to pursue their academic and professional goals. 

Each year, we award five scholarships to students demonstrating a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the design industry. The scholarship includes a one-time award of $6,000 to offset the recipient’s tuition at their current academic institution. Additionally, scholarship recipients serve as paid summer interns at SmithGroup offices across the United States (internship is a program requirement). 

Application Deadline: December 1st 

More info & Apply

🏜️ Architects of the Southwest: Grounded in the Mountains and the Desert

Architects of the Southwest: Grounded in the Mountains and the Desert includes a stunning showcase of residential architecture and landscape design from Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. All of the projects selected highlight the Southwest as an unparalleled region with a rich variety of landscapes--rolling hills, mountains, canyons, mesas, deserts, and volcanoes. Add to these potential extremes of heat, cold and drought, and one is faced with unique design challenges along with the opportunity to create works that adapt to the natural environment, rather than conquer it, all the while addressing sustainability.

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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