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Mon, 04/01/2024

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. ...

Mon, 04/01/2024

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...

Tue, 03/05/2024

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. ...

Wed, 01/17/2024

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...

Thu, 06/15/2023

Family Weekend Scheduled for September 22-23, 2023

June 15, 2023 – LAWRENCE, KAN: KU Student Affairs is excited to announce Family Weekend will take place September 22-23, 2023. Events will lead up to the KU football game against Brigham Young University at the David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. ...

Mon, 09/19/2022

Ascher Dedication Statue Unveiling

September 23, 2022– LAWRENCE, KAN: The KU Memorial Union will host an unveiling ceremony for the newest Asher Family Plaza Statue at 1:30 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2022 on Asher Family Plaza. ...

Fri, 10/08/2021

SUE BUCKLEY TO RECEIVE INAUGURAL ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD

The Union Friends Organization has selected Sue Buckley as the first recipient of its Union Service Award at Homecoming.  This event will take place on Saturday, October 16th at 11:00am
Mon, 10/04/2021

BRENDA SELMAN ART EXHIBIT, UNION GALLERY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

Brenda Selman, an accomplished painter, returns to her alma mater for a Homecoming exhibit of her recent work. A student of the legendary Robert Sudlow, Brenda creates compelling oil landscapes from her childhood home in the Kansas Flint Hills to the mountains of California. The exhibit will run from October 4 through October 22, 2021.  Gallery is open 7 to 7 pm Monday through Friday. The Gallery reception will be held on October 16, 2021—11 am kick-off, 2pm to 4pm; all other game times, two hours before kick-off.
Fri, 10/01/2021

NEW STAND Opens in Burge Union

New Stand is open in time for the fall semester. They are located on the first floor of the Burge Union, directly next to the Coffee House. This location offers a comfortable and welcoming area for students to gather between classes. The atmosphere is meant to relax and entice students throughout their college experience.
Thu, 03/18/2021

Grubhub is now available at The DeBruce Center at University of Kansas (Opens in new window)

Starting this semester, the Courtside Cafe and The CoffeeHouse at the DeBruce Center will be on the GrubHub app, making ordering meals and coffee on the KU campus a snap. All users on campus can get $3 off their first order with the promo code "NOMS." More detailed instructions for...

Fri, 03/12/2021

University of Kansas Memorial Corporation celebrates 100 anniversary (Opens in new window)

Over 100 years, ago on May 10, 1921, a group met for the first time on The University of Kansas campus to discuss the construction of what would ultimately become a student union -- the home to a number of student groups, Student Senate chambers, and ultimately a "home away...

Wed, 03/10/2021

KU Union Student Programs Persevere Despite COVID-19 Restrictions

The Big Event KU hosted its fall event, Mini Big Event, in a socially distanced format. Despite the obvious restrictions, students pulled off a safe and successful day of community service. Students were very intentional, from the mask mandate to touchless registration. ...

Mon, 03/01/2021

COVID-19 (Opens in new window)

We're glad you're back. The Kansas Union, the Burge Union, and the DeBruce Center are officially open and operating. At the KU Memorial Union, we are committed to providing services that foster a sense of community while supporting each other in good times and in bad. As we reopen our doors, we have made every effort to Protect KU.