KU Memorial Union

KU Memorial Union serves as KU's community center and is the heart of campus. We strive to provide inspiring programs and quality facilities, services, and conveniences for the University community. Find your nest here.

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Happy Homecoming!

Please join us in celebrating our beautiful Alma Mater during Homecoming, October 14-19, 2024. The Kansas Memorial Union is hosting an open house alumni at the Hawk's Nest, Level 1, Kansas Union on Friday, October 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy drinks, games, and time with old friends. There will be a special award ceremony at 5:30 p.m. to showcase the talent and tenacity of KU alumni who have a passion for the work and care the Kansas Memorial Unions puts into the student experience.

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Kansas Union

Welcome home to the Kansas Union, one of the most beloved and historic destinations on KU's campus.

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Burge Union

Our student union located in the Central District of campus. Complete with a WPS coffeehouse, study spaces, our campus' largest event spaces and more.

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The DeBruce Center

The DeBruce Center is a modern student center with dining and study space options. Debruce Center is also the permanent home to the original rules of basketball.

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Student Union Activities

Student Union Activities (SUA) is one of KU’s largest student organizations, planning over 200 events each year for the entire Jayhawk community.

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The Big Event at KU

The Big Event connects the KU campus with the Lawrence community by recruiting thousands of students, faculty and staff volunteers to work at hundreds of local job sites during one day of service, semi-annually.

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KJHK 90.7 - Campus Radio

Voted best college radio station in the country in 2023, KJHK 90.7 FM is a student-run radio station at the University of Kansas on Level 3 of the Kansas Union.

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KU Jayhawk Esports

The University of Kansas Jayhawk Esports team is part of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) and provides program support and coaching as part of their ongoing efforts with student programs and events.

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Are you looking for a space for your next student or community event? We are equipped and prepared to help you with any of your needs!

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What's New at the KU Memorial Union

KJHK 90.7 Wins Best in the Nation

April 1, 2024 – LAWRENCE, KANSAS – KJHK 90.7, a student-operated radio station, was awarded “Best in the Nation” at the Intercollegiate Broadcast System (IBS) conference. The IBS conference, a pinnacle event in the broadcasting community, gathers aspiring broadcasters and industry professionals from high schools and universities nationwide. ...

8th Annual Sweet Spot Tournament Sets New Records

April 1, 2024 - LAWRENCE, KANSAS - The University of Kansas Esports community celebrated a triumphant turnout at the 8th Annual Sweet Spot Tournament, held in partnership with KU's Smash Club. With 315 registered participants and over 3,000 enthusiastic attendees, the event continues to be the largest smash tournament in...

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KU Memorial Union to host Arts and Crafts Fair

March 5, 2024 – LAWRENCE, KAN: The KU Memorial Union is thrilled to host the Arts and Crafts Fair on March 9, 2024, from 10 am to 6 pm in the Kansas Union. ...

Support Students, Double Your Impact today through the KU Bookstore

Lawrence, KAN - January 17, 2024: Unveiled on September 23, 2023, during the 1923 Jayhawk 100th birthday celebration amid family weekend festivities, the KU Bookstore, an integral part of the KU Memorial Union, proudly introduced the KU Bookstore Student Course Materials Fund. This initiative seeks to provide substantial financial support...

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