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Groove and Move 

3-5:00pm | Kansas Union, Ballroom 

Show off your rhythm while you move and groove to the beat. Try out some new styles of dance and let the music move you from 3 to 5 pm in the Kansas Union Ballroom. 

Art Workshop 1 

4-6:00pm | Kansas Union, Hawks Nest 

Kick off our first art workshop with a fun and creative Caricature Drawing session led by a professional artist! Learn the basics and then try sketching yourself or your friends in classic caricature style! 

Fall Study Abroad Fair  

10am-3pm | Kansas Union, 4th Floor Lobby 

The study abroad fair is a great place for students to learn more about all their study abroad opportunities, meet with program coordinators, and browse different program provider options. 

Brown Bag Book Club 

TBD | Watson Library, 325 

Love reading, talking about books, or just hanging out with fellow book lovers? Come join our weekly book club! We’ll dive into KU’s Common Book The Anthropocene Reviewed and also make space for whatever else you’re reading. Expect relaxed conversations, fun book-related crafts and games, and a welcoming space for anyone who enjoys stories in any form. 

Picture Day 

4:30-7:30pm | Mrs. E’s 

Stop by Mrs. E’s to snap a 360º selfie and savor a throwback-inspired menu! Or head to South Dining Commons or North College Café for a fun photo op with a KU dining picture cutout! 

Senior Session: My Mother’s Tongue Ties Me Together 

10:15-11:00am | Spencer Museum of Art, Perkins Central Court 

Join Curator Sydney Pursel as she discusses the exhibition “My Mother’s Tongue Ties Me Together,” featuring the 2025 Charlotte Street Visual Artist Award recipients.  

Senior Sessions are designed with accommodations for older adults and open to all

School of Architecture & Design: Graduate Visit Day 

9:00am-12:00pm | Marvin Hall, Suite 200 

Join staff from the School of Architecture & Design to learn more about graduate programs that we offer, tour our facilities, and meet current students and faculty. Registration required. 

Register

Architecture Lecture Series: Kay Sargent 

4:30pm | Marvin Hall, John C. Gaunt Forum 

Future-Casting: Where are we now and how is the workplace evolving?  

For the past several years, companies have been focused on the challenges at hand - shifting work patterns, an increase in hybrid work and what that means to their portfolio and work habits. But the world continues to evolve and what was once in the distant future is now on the near horizon. We need to understand the key factors that will be influencing the places we work, play, learn and live. From AI to shifting social dynamics, from policies changes and economic considerations to environmental initiatives - change is afoot and we need to understand what that means for our future and the spaces we design.  

Kay Sargent is a practicing, licensed and certified Interior Designer, Author, and Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK. With 40 years of experience, she has a passion for using design to transform how and where people work. Kay leads project teams that solve clients’ business and organizational challenges related to real estate business process, strategic planning, workplace strategy, change management and designing for inclusion. Kay is author of “Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces” a book that addresses sensory processing, cognitive wellbeing and neurodiversity in the build environment and why and how we need to address it to create neuroinclusive spaces. 

Graduate Student Success Week is a week of  events designed to support the academic, professional, and personal growth of KU graduate Students. Find a list of workshops below.

Introduction to Graduate Writing 

12:00 pm| Hybrid (Watson 455/Zoom) 

Graduate Writing requires an upgraded skill set! Join us for this introduction to graduate-level writing, projects, and expectations. We will cover higher-order-concerns like structure and analysis, as well as some sentence-level strategies to elevate your academic prose. 

Register  

Libraries’ Resources and Support 

12:00 pm| Hybrid (Watson 455/Zoom) 

In this workshop KU Libraries staff will provide a brief overview of key library databases and services for KU graduate students. 

Register 

Linked In Makeovers 

3:00 pm| Zoom 

Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your existing profile, this session offers hands-on guidance to enhance your headline, summary, experience, and more.Let’s give your LinkedIn a makeover that opens doors! 

Register 

Building Your Network of Mentors & Collaborators 

12:00 pm| Zoom 

Unlock the power of connection! Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help graduate students strategically build a network of mentors and collaborators. Learn how to identify potential mentors, foster meaningful professional relationships, and create a support system that fuels your academic and career success. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your circle, this session will equip you with practical tools and insights to grow your network with confidence. 

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AI in the Job Search 

10:00 am| Zoom 

This workshop trains students to use AI ethically and effectively in their job search. It covers the use of generative AI tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, and Gemini for writing assistance, interview practice, and career exploration. The workshop emphasizes using AI as a coaching tool rather than for mass applications. Attendees will also explore AI's limitations and common mistakes. 

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Time Management 

12:00 pm| Zoom 

Feeling overwhelmed with all you have to get done? Join us for a workshop to help you manage your time, tasks, and tips on getting all of your projects done. 

Register 

Telling Your Teaching Story 

12:00 pm| Zoom 

Learn what makes a teaching statement effective and how to start writing your own. You’ll reflect on meaningful teaching experiences and practice turning them into compelling material for your job documents. 

Register 

Site User Training  

3:00 pm| Zoom 

Scite is an AI-powered tool designed to help users discover and assess the credibility and impact of research literature. It offers access to nearly 2 million journal articles, book chapters, preprints, and datasets, along with 1.2 billion analyzed citations. Key features include the ability to identify an article's context, highlight supporting or opposing evidence, and a customizable research assistant that enhances topic understanding through relevant citations. 

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🌞 Tad Carpenter: SUNday Suns | Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery, Chalmers Hall

August 18- September 12

SUNday Suns is 10 year Retrospective Exhibition of all 522 suns Carpenter's 10 year long project. 

🌾 As Grass Grows – Ten Years at Prairieside Outpost | Leedy-Voulkos Art Center

September 5 – November 21

As Grass Grows: Ten Years at Prairieside Outpost is a group exhibition commemorating the first ten years of the Artist-in-Residence program at Prairieside Outpost in Matfield Green, Kansas. The exhibition features 28 visual artists and writers from across North America, including Photography professor Lilly McElroy. Each artist featured has worked on their creative endeavors in the remote and head-clearing expanse that is the Kansas Flint Hills.

🌊 Soundings: Making Culture at Sea | Spencer Museum 

August 12 - December 14

Soundings: Making Culture at Sea explores how visual representations of oceans from different times and places across history have helped humans articulate questions and concerns that are political, cultural, and environmental.

➿ My Mother's Tongue Ties Me Together | Spencer Museum 

August 26 - January 4

The Spencer Museum of Art is honored to host the Charlotte Street Visual Artist Awards exhibition for the first time featuring the selected artists for 2025: Noelle Choy, Hùng Lê, and Merry Sun. All three artists explore themes of cultural mythmaking, memory, and migration through a range of media.

🌞 Following the Sun | Spencer Museum 

virtual exhibition

This virtual exhibition organized by Spencer interns explores depictions of the sun and sunflowers in the collection.

✈️ Winter Break Study Abroad: Architecture in Greece and Italy

Athens, Rome, Naples, Florence, Turin, and Milan.

Program Dates: December 27, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Read more about the program and apply.

Application Deadline: Thursday, September 11

📸 Rural Kansas Photography Contest 

Deadline: September 30 

We are excited to partner with Kansas Country Living magazine for the sixth year in a row. Kansas Country Living is designed to educate Kansas electric cooperative consumer-members on topics that impact rural electrification. With a circulation of more than 133,000, it is an integral communications channel that builds member support for electric cooperatives in Kansas while keeping them informed of the latest news, energy efficiency tips, emerging technology (electric vehicles, smart devices that help save energy) and electrical safety. 

The Kansas Country Living editorial team will choose from all of the entries a $100 grand-prize winning photograph that will be featured on the January 2026 cover of the magazine. 

See here for more information and to apply! 

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! 

Jayhawk Finances: a new resource for KU students 

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to achieve financial stability and success. Online tools, in-person coaching, and weekly virtual sessions are available to all KU students. Educators are available for student group events and sessions can focus on specific topics.  

Learn more: Jayhawk Finances

AIAS Midwest Quad Conference

Registration Deadline: Oct. 1

This event is a great opportunity to connect with peers, expand your network, and engage with architecture beyond the classroom. KU AIAS encourages all students to participate and represent the school.

Register & See instagram for details

Student Communications Assistant 

KU Student Ambassador (Office of Admissions) 

KU Student Ambassadors represent KU by giving one-hour walking tours of campus, participating in panels, answering questions, and chatting with future Jayhawks. Other duties include preparing materials to assist Admissions staff in facilitating daily visits to prospective students and families. 

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⭐️ Women in Design From Aino Aalto to Eva Zeisel

Featuring more than 100 profiles of pioneering women designers, some who have achieved global recognition such as Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand and Zaha Hadid, it also introduces the fascinating and often untold stories of lesser–known designers, who have similarly shaped and enriched the story of design. 

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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