My KU Edwards Experience: Groups & Events

Groups & Leadership Opportunities on Campus

As a student at KU Edwards, your leadership development is important to us. We believe in helping you grow as a leader in the areas of teamwork, innovation, and advocacy. With many unique clubs to choose from, there is sure to be an option to fit your personal and professional goals.

• Criminal Justice Club - Are you interested in the criminal justice field? If so, join the club at Rock Chalk Central and contact Stephen.bell@ku.edu for more information. 
• KU Edwards Honors Program - Are you an undergraduate student looking to get more out of your educational experience and find a community of intellectually-driven peers? Designed for transfer students who may or may not have engaged with an honors program before, the KU Edwards Honors Program will challenge you academically, set you up for professional success, and recognize the great work you've already accomplished. Check out our home page and decide whether it is right for you!
• Pre-Med Club - Are you a pre-med student and looking to connect with others on a similar path through professional development opportunities? Email kuecpremedclub@ku.edu for more info. 
• Student Advisory Council - Do you want to have a voice on campus? Interested in planning events for fellow students? Join us! Email kuecsac@ku.edu for more info. View upcoming meetings and connect with us on social media HERE.

Interested in starting your own group? Contact Ashley Kalatusha at ashleykalatusha@ku.edu. 

Fall 2024 Events 

Keep visiting this webpage for updated events! Follow KU Edwards Student Services on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the know! 

November

Pop, Prop, & Swap

• Date/Time: November 14th 5:30 - 6:30 pm
• Description: Join Student Services and KU Libraries for Pop, Prop, and Swap. Enjoy soda pop, plant propagation, and plant swapping! Don’t have a plant to swap don’t worry Student Services prepared some!
• Location: Hawk's Nest
• Hosted By: Student Services & KU Libraries
• Learning Goal: Creative Inquiry & Discovery (Institutional Learning Goals)

SciFlix Presents: Andromeda Strain

• Date/Time: November 15th 6:30 - 9:00  pm
• Description: SciFlix is open to the public. Following the movie there is a panel discussion. 
• Location: Regnier Hall Auditorium
• Hosted By: Community Engagement 
• Learning Goal: Healthy & Vibrant Communities (Jayhawk's Rising)

Beat the Bot: Grant Writing Workshop

• Date/Time: November 21st from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
• Description: KU Edwards Campus is bringing the second installment of the Beat the Bot series. This series of events is meant to help KU Edwards students get through AI and get their applications directly in front of hiring managers. RSVP is required as seats are limited! 
• Location: BEST 230
• Hosted By: Student Services, Community Engagement, and School of Public Affairs
• Learning Goal: Effective Communication (Institutional Learning Goals)

Campus Closed 

• Thursday November 28th
• Friday, November 29th
• Saturday, November 30th
• Sunday, December 1sth 

December

Winter Self Care

• Date/Time: December 2nd - 5th & December 9th - 12th
• Description: Student Services is doing two weeks of student self-care activities. Both weeks will have different activities!
  • Week 1: MarioKart, Plants, Hot Cocoa Bar
  • Week 2:  Bath Fizzes, Shower Steamers, and Hot Cocoa Bar
• Location: Hawk's Nest
• Hosted By: Student Services 
• Learning Goal: Healthy and Vibrant Communities (Jayhawk's Rising)

If you have questions or concerns about any event or need to request disability accommodations, please contact edwardsinfo@ku.edu or (913) 897-8400.