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Ifeloju Olusanya Doctoral Dissertation Defense  

8:00-9:30am | Zoom 

Join Tuesday for Ifeloju Ijasini Olusanya’s PhD defense: Formulation of a Heritage-led Development Framework for the Historic Town of Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. The meeting will be held over zoom.  

Meeting ID: 860 1571 6834 

Passcode: 548444 

Just In Time Job Fair 

2-5:00pm | Burge Union 

Are you a college senior still searching for your first post-graduation job? The Just in Time Job Fair is here to help you launch your career! Join this exclusive event designed for soon-to-be graduates looking to connect with employers ready to hire now.   

KUG Art Workshops 

4-6:00pm | Kansas Union, Hawks Nest 

At KUG Art Workshops, we’re all about creativity and relaxation in a stress-free space where everyone can create awesome art! Enjoy free catering, meet new friends, and take a well-deserved break from school while learning about a fun new craft! This semester, we're bringing even more fun, hands-on workshops to help you get involved and unleash your inner artist! 

Adobe Creative Cafe | Marvin Hall, John Gaunt Forum

An evening event to connect a new generation of graphic designers with industry leaders. Sign up for a portfolio review with local professionals, get career advice from those in the design field, and hear from a panel about starting a creative career.

Please note that the event has limited capacity, so kindly RSVP only if you plan to attend.

Register

Coffee With Carol 

10:00am-12:00pm | Anschutz Library, Anschutz Instructional Center (Third Floor) 

Drop-in for coffee and a donut, and share thoughts with Carol Smith, Dean of KU Libraries. Whether you’re just grabbing a quick bite and off to your next appointment or want to sit and share your experiences or ask questions about the libraries through notes or conversation, all are welcome. Get connected to the people and resources – and occasional donuts - available throughout the libraries. 

Plant Games 

12-4:00pm | Summerfield Hall, Suite 130 (First Floor Lobby) 

Visit Summerfield Suite 130, pick a plant, decorate a pot, play some games, build LEGOS, eat yummy food, and enjoy each others company with the Hawk Link crew. 

Obscured Landmarks: Walking Tour 

5:30-7:30pm | Lawrence, KS 

Presented by the Hall Center for the Humanities at the University of Kansas, in collaboration with The Commons, the Spencer Museum of Art, and the Lawrence Public Library, this experience brings together scholars, artists, storytellers, and more to uncover cultural and historical insights. Both tours are free and open to the public, but space is limited. Funded by a grant from the National Humanities Center, "Obscured Landmarks" is one of 16 community events across the country presented between April 14-28 as part of its annual 'Being Human Festival.' This festival celebrates the humanities’ ability to deepen our understanding of ourselves, connect us to each other, and shed light on today’s world. 

Register here. 

Pause 4 Pups 

7-8:00pm | Daisy Hill Courtyard 

Come by and take a break with our furry friends from Loving Paws Animal Therapy! Through stress management outreach programs, we aim to provide KU students with tools for coping, healthy new habits, and a strong academic semester. 

KU Design Professional Lecture Series: Jeff Breazeale 

6:00pm | Wescoe Hall, 3140 

Jeff Breazeale is a designer and brand strategist. He has worked for over 25 years helping clients identify brand opportunities and develop creative solutions. At Matchbox Studio, he has led teams developing work for clients that include American Airlines, Dallas Museum of Art, FedEx, Fossil, Neenah Paper, The State Fair of Texas, and dozens more. In 2020, Breazeale launched MBX Real Estate Creative, a sister-agency to Matchbox dedicated to multi-family residential branding. 

Tunes at Noon 

Kansas Union, Ascher Plaza 

Get ready to discover tomorrow’s top performers today! Join us at Ascher Plaza for a live showcase of up-and-coming student bands and musicians. With fresh sounds and high-energy performances, you won’t want to miss this, Jayhawks! 

KC Design Week ArcD Exhibition

5:30-8:30pm | 103 W 19th St Kansas City, MO

Join us at MMTH Creative Studio in the Crossroads during Kansas City Design Week for a showcase of work by KU Architecture & Design students and learn about our new studio building and facilities renovation project designed by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group and BNIM. Learn more about Kansas City Design Week events by checking out their website or social media.  

Free event, advanced registration recommended.

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Spring and Summer 2025 Graduates Only 

Do you have a job lined up after graduation? Please take the  First Destination Survey now!  

If you are still job hunting, you have until May 16 to submit your response to this required survey. If your plans change, you can retake the survey up to 6 months after graduation. 

Prior to enrollment, check out these Architecture courses offered Summer and Fall 2025!

If you plan to study abroad or are returning and need to take Environmental Systems (I or II), Programming, Ethics and Leadership, or Visualizing Site and Natural Forces, these will all be offered online in summer. Electives will be offered at undergraduate and graduate levels – make sure to enroll in the correct course number for your needs. The posters are merely advertisements – please see the online course directory for complete listings and contact the course instructor for more information.

ARCH 600/800 Competition Studio with Chad Kraus is now open and enrollable for this summer!  

🗓️ July 14 - July 25

This architectural design elective focuses on the conceptualization and visual representation of an architectural project, offering students opportunities to work with external community partners on real-world projects and/or participate in external design competitions.

Class information: ARCH 600 # 76856 & ARCH 800 # 76857

Meeting pattern: MTuWThF 08:30 - 12:20 PM Online

Please reach out to Chad Kraus (ckraus@ku.edu) if you have questions regarding the course.

Please reach out to Nikki Hammond  (nikkihammond@ku.edu) if you have issues enrolling.

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

KU Design Senior Show | Thursday, May 15, 2025

The Guild, 1621 Locus Street, KCMO 

The show will feature work from senior Illustration and animation, Industrial Design, Photography, and Visual Communication Design students. Show Open to Family + Friends: 7:00 PM -  8:00 PM 

Through & Between | Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery 

April 21 - May 1

Photography BFA exhibition, Gallery Hours: 9am -5pm 

Artist Reception: Thursday, May 1st, 5 - 7pm 

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. 

Bold Women | Spencer Museum 

Feb 18 - July 6

Bold Women is an expansive exhibition that presents the visionary work of women artists. The show emphasizes the essential contributions of artists from diverse backgrounds, especially women of color, LGBTQ+ artists, and artists of intersecting identities.

SUA Gallery | Fall 2025 Submissions

Apply to showcase your work in the Student Union Gallery this fall!

Submissions due May 4

Apply here

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. 

Submissions due May 15

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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! 

Marketing & Communications Intern - School of Business

This role supports content strategy and creation for the KU School of Business communications priorities by writing weekly blogs, developing daily social media content and supporting event marketing. 

Apply by April 28

More information and apply here. 

Graphic Design Intern 

Sunday Cool, LLC | Tavares, FL 

Sunday Cool's Art Department is seeking a creative and motivated intern to assistant in the organization's high art demand and organizing our art databases. lnterns for the Art Department will be responsible for working with client related artwork, connecting a creative solution through design to any art related request, and working on special art-related projects. 

More information and apply here. 

Architectural Intern 

Purple Cherry Architects | Charlottesville, VA 

We seek a talented full-time Intern Architect to join the growing, fast paced team in our Charlottesville office. Ideal candidates will have at least 3-6 months of internship experience in a professional office and proficiency with Revit. We are looking for individuals who are motivated, flexible, outgoing and perform well in a team-oriented studio environment. 

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your cover letter, resume, and work samples/portfolio. We offer competitive salaries and a fully loaded benefits package. 

info@purplecherry.com 

Building Envelope Intern 

PBK Architects | San Antonio, TX 

A Building Envelope Intern provides quality production of building enclosure designs within the scope of received instructions and BEAM standards. This is a part-time position for those interested with establishing a career in the Building Envelope industry while they attend a technical school to obtain a technical certification of competency, or a community college or university degreed program related to this industry. 

More information and apply here. 

Design Intern 

Workwear Outfitters | Nashville, TN 

The Design Intern will assist with specific projects within the Design functional area. There is a high focus on 3D capabilities in which recolorations for internal and external presentations are anticipated to be a major portion of the role. Intern must have 3D software 101 knowledge in recoloring, logo/artwork application, garment creation basics, materials, rendering/lighting. Strong attention to detail is required. 

More information and apply here. 

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

🐈 Bohemian Modern

Through striking illustrations and stunning photographs, Bohemian Modern explores the unique structural and interior designs that have put California's ultra-chic Silver Lake neighborhood at the forefront of a new style phenomenon.

One of the country's most renowned modernist architects, Barbara Bestor has fully embraced and perfected Silver Lake's "bohemian modern" style: a practical philosophy that is Californian in origin but achievable anywhere. It is a look that favors raw, authentic materials, brilliant colors, creative space planning, and a natural flow between indoors and outdoors.

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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