KU Memorial Union

The KU Memorial Unions makes learning possible through transformative experiences that build healthy communities and support the education of leaders.

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Kansas Union Open House

Please join us for an open house on January 30, 2025!

During this event, you will have the opportunity to tour our venue, meet our dedicated events team and explore various setup options we provide to ensure a seamless experience for your event needs. Light refreshments will be served throughout the building.

Happening at the Kansas Union on levels 5-6 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM.

Building Hours

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Host Your Event

With over 28 reservable spaces in 3 buildings across campus, the Unions are the perfect place to host your meetings, conferences, and more! Including our new event space - the hawks nest, on level 1 of the Kansas Union.

Event Services

Find your home away from home.

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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Get Involved with Student Programs

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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Annual Review

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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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