In preparation for the World Cup this summer, KU will require a valid parking permit for all Lawrence campus lots, including those zoned for housing. Overnight parking on campus will also require a valid permit.

In previous summers, KU had opened its green zone lots, which are housing lots used by students living on campus. From June 1 through July 24, a valid KU parking permit will be required for green lots. Accommodations will be made for summer camp participants and their families.

Additionally, from June 11 to July 13, lot 300 sections A-D and lot 302 will be available for public parking for a fee of $10 per vehicle via the HONK app. These lots are in the Lawrence campus’ West District, next to the Lied Center and south of Becker Drive, respectively. A shuttle will run every 15 minutes from these lots to the Lawrence Transit Central Station at Bob Billings and Crestline Drive, which will connect to KC2026 routes within the city and region.

KU has ensured that parking will continue to be available in lots 300 and 302 for those with valid KU permits. Permit holders will not need to pay an additional fee to use these lots during this time.

Additional information can be found on the KU parking website.

KU Orientation is underway on the Lawrence campus. Dates for orientation have been adjusted this year to avoid World Cup games, making it easier for incoming students and their guests to travel to Lawrence. Orientation will be held in the Kansas Union and in academic buildings across campus from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following days: 

Signage and orientation assistants will be on campus on these days to help guide students. However, if KU faculty and staff come across students and their guests who are unsure of where they should be, ask them to check the printed schedule provided in their orientation bag or direct them back to the parlors on the Kansas Union’s fifth floor for assistance. Greeting incoming students and their guests with a smile is always appreciated. More information can be found on the KU Orientation website.

This spring five faculty members were named recipients of the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence, recognized for their innovative approaches, disciplinary expertise and mentorship. They were: 

Honorees received a surprise visit during class from Chancellor Douglas A. Girod, Provost Arash Mafi or Executive Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Jennifer Roberts, accompanied by representatives from the Office of Faculty Affairs and Commerce Bank.   

The Kemper fellowships recognize outstanding KU faculty whose teaching guides students in gaining crucial skills, embracing academic and professional challenges, developing learning strategies and improving long-term success. Each recipient will receive $7,500 from the William T. Kemper Foundation (Commerce Bank, trustee) for demonstrating teaching excellence, innovation and student-centeredness, all teaching qualities essential to the success of KU.  

The five Kemper Fellows will be honored alongside the winners of KU’s other annual teaching awards at the annual University Teaching Awards event in September. Read more about each fellow on the KU News website. 

Annual staff self-evaluations are due by June 30. Notifications have been sent via email, and the evaluations can be accessed in MyTalent under the “For You Today” section on the homepage or by selecting “Performance” from the drop-down menu. Step-by-step instructions for completing evaluations are available on the Human Resources website. 

Important Deadlines in the Evaluation Process

Detailed instructions for evaluating and acknowledging performance reviews are available on the HR website. HR appreciates employees' dedication to ensuring these steps are completed by the appropriate deadlines.  

For questions, contact the Employee Relations team. 

KU Student Affairs is excited to announce the return of the  University of Kansas Homecoming Parade, the first KU homecoming parade in seven years. The Homecoming Parade will be led by Student Affairs in partnership with KU Alumni, Kansas Athletics Inc. and Jayhawk Community Partners.  

The 2026 KU Homecoming Parade will kick off the weekend at 6 p.m. Oct. 23. Registered student organizations and university-sponsored groups are invited to walk in the parade, while all students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members are encouraged to attend and join the fun along Jayhawk Boulevard.

More information can be found in this news article. 

With the end of the 2025-2026 fiscal year quickly approaching, the Finance Shared Service Center has important deadlines for departments to follow to ensure timely submissions and approvals.

Week of June 1

Week of June 8

Week of June 15

Week of June 22

Week of June 29

Additional details on all year-end deadlines can be found on the Controllers website and on the OAC 2026 Fiscal Year End Deadlines dashboard.

Along with KU undergraduates and graduates, another generation of students will begin classes today. KU Mini College is in session from Monday to Wednesday, offering an opportunity for all generations of Jayhawks to learn from KU’s top scholars. 

The Mini College will be held in the Beren Petroleum Conference Center and feature lectures from KU faculty and staff covering science, music, journalism, history and more. Participants will also have an opportunity to tour the KJHK Radio Station and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.  

A full schedule and more information about Mini College can be found online. 

The KU Police Department oversees the Lawrence campus’ central Lost and Found location. Items that are lost are stored with the KU Police for 30 days.

To contact Lost and Found, email lostandfound@ku.edu or complete the Lost and Found form. When inquiring about lost items, be sure to include the following information: name, description of the item, location of where the item may have been lost, phone number and email address.    

Items can be picked up at the KU Police Department between 9 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.    

KU departments and buildings also have Lost and Found locations. A list of those locations is available on the KU Police website. 

Applications for the Fall 2026 Employee Tuition Assistance Program are due at 5 p.m. July 3. Timely submission is required, and late applications will be denied.    

The Employee Tuition Assistance Program provides eligible employees with assistance to cover tuition for up to 12 credit hours per calendar year. Visit Human Resources’ tuition assistance webpage for more information and eligibility requirements. 

Faculty need to upload all summer 2026 course syllabi to Simple Syllabus by June 12 to comply with KU’s Syllabus Policy. If faculty use Simple Syllabus publisher to generate their syllabi, the requirement is met.   

Resources and guidance — including required policy language and syllabus templates — are available on the Academic Success, CTE Syllabus Resources and Educational Technology Simple Syllabus websites. 

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