For those of you new to Lawrence, welcome! Let us know if you have any questions about the community and in the meantime, check out this video and link to see what makes us Unmistakably Lawrence!

Another helpful resource we would like to share is the Lawrence Business Directory provided by the Chamber. Use this guide to find services, restaurants, shopping, and more. 

We know KU's footprint expands beyond Lawrence and into the Kansas City region, Topeka, Wichita, Salina, and more Kansas communities. Our reach even extends outside the Kansas borders through online learning! If your home base is outside of Lawrence, these links may be helpful to you.

Looking for housing near the Lawrence or Edwards campuses? Look no further than Relocation Services through KU HR! Michelle Ginavan Hayes is happy to help you look into options, while connecting you to resources in the community. She can be emailed at mginavan@ku.edu or virtually stop in during our next relocation services drop-in hours on June 27 (details below).

The Office of Faculty Affairs centers our work on three priorities: Faculty Advancement & Recognition, Faculty Development & Growth, and Faculty Relations & Policy.

All of our programming, such as the drop-in hours and New Faculty Orientation (to register, see below), are a part of our faculty development & growth. Soon you will hear more about our 2-year New Faculty programming, which is created to help you navigate your way through the tools, resources, and support available to you at KU. We also offer writing sessions and Faculty Learning Circles throughout the semester as a part of our Faculty in Conversation Series as well as our KU Faculty Development Academies week which takes place every May, after finals. Additionally, Faculty Affairs plans and facilitates signature leadership programs such as Senior Administrative Fellows. 

Continue to check this weekly email update and our website for new and upcoming programing!

Have questions before the semester begins? Get a head start with our drop-in and "How to at KU" training series.

All summer drop-in and "how to" sessions are virtual and will feature an expert on the topic who is available to answer any questions you might have and help you get started in planning for your fall semester.

No registration is required for drop-ins, simply join any of these meetings from Zoom! Need to install Zoom on your device? Visit here.

Upcoming drop-in hours:

Tuesday, June 18 from 1-2:30 p.m. (CST) (come and go)

Topic: KU HR and benefits

Thursday, June 27 from 12:30- 2 p.m. (CST) (come and go)

Topic: KU HR and relocation services 

Tuesday, July 16 from 2-3:30 p.m. (CST) (come and go)

Topic: KU Global Engagement

KU is a Canvas Campus. Interested in learning more about KU Canvas resources? If so, join us for our upcoming "How to at KU" training series and please register ahead of time, so we can prepare!

Upcoming "How to at KU":

Thursday, August 1 from 10-11 a.m. (CST)

Topic: Getting started with Canvas

Save the date for New Faculty Orientation:
August 19!

Our New Faculty Orientation is a full-day event. It serves as an opportunity to hear from campus leaders; learn more about KU’s students; and become acquainted with key units that support teaching and research, provide course design resources, help with grant writing and funding, and foster professional development. Most importantly, New Faculty Orientation will provide you with a chance to connect with each other. 

Additionally, we are hosting a New Faculty Orientation campus tour on the Tuesday morning (Aug. 20). Join us for coffee and donuts, and a guided tour to learn more about our beautiful campus.