Student Programs & Involvement
Getting involved is one of the best ways to discover your passions and feel connected to the Jayhawk community. Learn more about the programs the KU Memorial Union has to offer and other resources on campus.
Student Union Activities (SUA)
SUA is one of the largest student organizations at KU hosting over 150 events a year. For 85 years, they have been programming events for the entire Jayhawk community. Their events range from concerts to game tournaments to trivia nights and more!
The Big Event at KU
The Big Event connects the KU campus with the Lawrence community during one large day of service by recruiting thousands of students, faculty and staff volunteers to work at hundreds of local job sites.
KJHK 90.7 FM
Broadcasting 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, KJHK 90.7 FM is the student-run radio station at the University of Kansas. The station has been the voice of independent radio in Lawrence since 1975.
Kansas Esports
A varsity level Esports team at KU that competes in Rocket League, Valorant, Overwatch and League of Legends
"I got to build meaningful mentorships and friendships that were transformational to my college experience and changed my life for the better. Thanks to the Union, I grew to embrace the Jayhawk values and feel proud of my own identities."
Additional Opportunities
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Rita Ravens Alexander Leadership Retreat
LDST 320
Additional Resources
Advocates for livability, fosters wellness, critically educates, and creates connections with and for queer and trans students, faculty, and staff alongside the broader KU community to build a community.
The Center is currently located in the Kansas Union, Level 4.
Seeks to engage and empower members of the KU and Lawrence community to act in ways that promote intersectional feminist change through expansive programming around gender and identity.
Their office is currently located in the Burge Union, Level 1.
Provides quality confidential legal advice, advocacy, representation, and education that supports student success. Licensed, experienced attorneys and legal interns handle civil and criminal issues unique to students.
Their office is currently located in the Burge Union, Level 2.
Provides social justice education for KU students to critically examine the intersections of identity, equity, accessibility, and impact. Offers programming to center community-building, liberation, and joy of students with marginalized identities.
Their office is adjacent to the Kansas Union. Access can be found on Level 4.
Promotes social change and the elimination of sexual violence through prevention education, inclusive programming, and campus wide collaboration.
Their office is currently located in the Burge Union, Level 1.
Coordinates the efforts of KU’s social fraternities and sororities and governing councils: Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), National Pan-Hellenic Council and Panhellenic Association.
Their office is currently located in the Kansas Union, Level 4.
Oversees campus student organizations; supports student leadership development, provides student engagement opportunities, and offers resources for non-traditional students.
Their office is currently located in the Kansas Union, Level 4.
Student Senate at KU serves as the primary advocate for students on campus where executive staff members and senators work together to allocate about $22 million in student fees. Senate also represents the KU student voice within University, State and National governance, working to address and develop policy in students' best interest.
Their office is currently located in the Kansas Union, Level 4.
Student Affairs is committed to supporting and serving all members of the KU community. We strive to create a campus environment free of discrimination.
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