The Week Ahead
February 3
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This Week
MONDAY
TL:DR Gallery Opening
4pm | Edgar Heap of Birds Gallery, Chalmers Hall
TL;DR is a zine collection and traveling exhibition featuring works that make critical inquiries in design and illustration. The archive lives at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis and at the Dowd Illustration Research Archive. Join the opening for a reception with an Artist Talk by creators Shreyas R. Krishnan and Aggie Toppins.
👀 See the collection page on instagram
KU Nomas General Body Meeting
6:00pm | Marvin Hall, Galloway Room
Join us for the NOMAS semester introduction & recognition of black history.
Mocktails & Headshots
6:30pm | Marvin Hall, Forum & Flex Space
Need a headshot? Love a sweet treat? Join us on February 3rd for a night of fun! We’ll be hosting a Mocktail & Headshot Night for all young professionals to grab a new updated headshot for their portfolio. Join us for games, drinks, and more!
WEDNESDAY
Crafternoon
3-5:00pm | Kansas Union, Hawks Nest
Take a break from your busy week and unleash your creativity! Join SUA for a variety of crafts designed to help you relax, express yourself, and grow your artistic side.
Follow @suaevents for any updates.
Zines & Za
5:30-7:30pm | Colorbar Risolab, Chalmers Hall 203C
Zines and Za offers students a welcoming feminist space to connect and create zines (self-publications) in community with one another over free pizza (including veg, vegan, and gluten free options).
THURSDAY
One Stop Prep Shop
2-4:00pm | Summerfield Hall, Hawks Nest
Get prepped and feel confident with our quick and helpful tips to answer the most common questions about attending an upcoming Career or Internship Fair! Career Advisors and Hawk Link staff will help you prepare to stand out and make the most of this opportunity.
Click here to RSVP.
FRIDAY
Architecture Lecture Series | Nader Tehrani, NADAAA
4:30pm | Marvin Hall, Forum
For his contributions to architecture as an art, Tehrani is the recipient of The American Academy of Arts and Letters’ Arnold W. Brunner Memorial Prize, the highest form of recognition of artistic merit in the United States. He is also the recipient of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Design, and the Design Visionary by Cooper Hewitt and the Smithsonian Museum of Design National Design awards. Tehrani is Founding Principal of NADAAA, an interdisciplinary practice with a body of work in infrastructure, urbanism, architecture, and installations. Tehrani is also the former Dean of The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture at The Cooper Union. The works of Nader Tehrani have been widely exhibited at MOMA, LA MOCA and ICA Boston.
See full lecture series schedule here
SATURDAY
Men’s Basketball Watch Party
1-4:00pm | Kansas Union, Traditions Area
Come join SUA in the Traditions Area to watch and cheer on Men's Basketball as they take on K-State for the second time. At halftime, a Kahoot will be hosted with prizes!
Follow @suaevents for any updates.
Announcement from Student Success
Spring 2025 Applications for graduation are due March 1st! You must submit the application to graduate if you plan to graduate this spring. Follow this link to submit.
Academic Advising Announcements
Academic advising spring drop-in hours:
Starting February 3rd , drop-in advising is available between 12:30-4:00 every Monday and Thursday. Students are invited to meet with their advisor virtually via Zoom or in-person in Snow Hall 252 during those hours. More information on drop-ins can be found here: Drop-In Advising | Jayhawk Academic Advising
Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor:
You can schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with your academic advisor through JayhawkGPS (navigate). Here are step-by-step instructions: Scheduling Appointments | Jayhawk GPS
Important dates & deadlines:
February 10th - last day to drop a class without receiving a "W"
February 17th - last day to add/swap a class, last day to receive a 50% refund, SAP appeal deadline
February 18th - first day of credit/no credit selection
For more dates and deadlines, please refer to the spring academic calendar: Spring 2025 Academic Calendar | Office of the University Registrar
Opportunities
The Robert Bruce Thompson Annual Student Light Fixture Design Competition
An independent student design competition for the purpose of promoting education and awareness of light fixture design.
Bruce Thompson was a twenty-five year veteran of the lighting industry. He had a broad background in the profession having worked in theatre, retail, as a factory representative, and concluding his career in manufacturing as vice president of sales and marketing. Throughout his career Bruce emphasized design and innovation. He was also an accomplished light fixture designer. He established this independent competition to encourage creativity and education in light fixture design and manufacturing.
Online submissions must be received no later than March 27, 2025 at 6PM EDT/3PM PDT.
Competition awards include up to $5,000. Learn more and Submit here.
ArcD Student Organizations: Get involved!
Get involved with student organizations to improve your educational experience! Learn more about ArcD Student Organizations here & click the links to keep in touch with them via social media!
Jobs & Internships
Internship Opportunities with Upcoming Deadlines
Art Director Intern, Summer 2025 (KC, MO)- Signal Theory
Marketing & Community Engagement Internship (Lawrence, KS) — Lawrence Arts Center
Art History Internship, Summer 2025 (Virtual, Washington DC)—The Smithsonian
Architecture Internship, Summer 2025 (KC, MO) — BNIM Architects
SEO, Content, and Creative Operations Intern, Summer 2025 (Burlington, MA) — Keurig Dr Pepper
Photography and Printmaking Internships — Lawrence Arts Center
KU Athletics Student Designer
Contact brettforeman@ku.edu with a resume and portfolio
Illustrator and Graphic Design Intern
FilmMED | Kansas City, MO (remote)
Huck Adventures is seeking a highly motivated and creative graphic design intern to join our creative team.
This is a very hands-on, rewarding position. Link your education with real-world experience to optimize your value as a future graphic design professional. You will gain experience working with a wide variety of industries, from non-profits to small businesses, from entertainment to fashion.
More information and apply here.
Architecture Intern
Perkins & Will | Charlotte, NC
We believe in designing places that inspire joy and honor humanity. Places that uplift the human spirit and imbue life with a sense of delight and greater purpose. At Perkins and Will, we design for life—a philosophy we call “Living Design.”
Come create a world that restores, nurtures, and protects life on our planet through sustainability, resilience, diversity, inclusion, well-being, and programs that give back to our communities. Be part of something bigger.
We are currently accepting early applications for our summer internship program, and we invite YOU to apply!
More information and apply here.
Graphic Design Intern
Lenovo | Chicago, IL
As a Graphic Design Intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside seasoned designers and marketing professionals to bring creative ideas to life. You will contribute to a variety of projects, ranging from product branding to digital campaigns, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
More information and apply here.
Internships with City of Kansas City
Various Departments | Kansas City, MO
Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Summer Interns.
This paid summer internship offers flexibility while keeping things educational and engaging! The city treats interns like the professionals they are, giving them the freedom to grow, learn, and contribute to the success of Kansas City, MO! All City departments offer summer internships.
More information and apply here
Student Hourly | Architecture Class Assistant
The KU Department is hiring a student hourly position. Job duties may include (but are not limited to): support course preparation, tutorials, and lab sessions. Assist the professor in grading homework assignments, exams and other duties as assigned.
Architectural Designer Intern
CRB | Kansas City, MO
We are actively seeking an Architectural Designer Intern to join CRB. Join our firm for an internship journey where you’ll dive into real-world project work, learn from industry leaders and fully immerse yourself in the CRB employee experience. This program is more than just an internship—it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a tangible impact on how we do business. You’ll have the chance to work hands-on with cutting-edge projects, collaborate with peers and industry leaders, and contribute your unique perspective to spark meaningful change.
More information and apply here.
Scholarships
Springfield Area Foundation for Architecture (SAFA) Scholarship
The Springfield Area Foundation for Architecture (SAFA) is a charitable arm of the American Institute of Architects-Springfield. This is the inaugural year our organization will be offering (4) $1000 scholarships to third through fifth year architecture students with residency from our AIA-Springfield service area.
Additional scholarship application requirements and a online application can be found on the website of our scholarship administrator, The Community Foundation of the Ozarks;
Application Deadline: March 16
The AIA St. Louis Scholarship
The AIA St. Louis Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year. This is a great opportunity for architecture students from the St. Louis region.
The AIA St. Louis Scholarship Fund offers opportunities for students that are born or raised in the St. Louis region and are studying architecture in their third, fourth and fifth year or graduate work at an NAAB accredited school of architecture (the University may be located anywhere).
Application Deadline: July 1
TCAA Architecture/Interior Design Scholarship
TCAA award a $5,000 scholarship to a qualifying student who at the time of application is working toward an undergraduate or graduate level professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design; and two $5,000 scholarship to qualifying family members of an employee of a TCAA contractor member company, in accordance with eligibility criteria and application instructions.
Upcoming events
I Was Asked to Stand
March 6, 2025
6:30PM – 7:30PM | UMKC campus
"I Was Asked to Stand" educates and empowers the participants to understand the cause and possible solutions to the disparity in the lack of representation, documentation, and acknowledgment of the great works of women and minority architects. How do we, as designers, help create a culture of awareness and inclusion?
The engaging program will bring light to inclusion and diversity, helping you to understand and appreciate the great works built by women and diverse designers. You'll discover how they took on an array of challenges, fashioned them into opportunities, and finally, triumphed. You'll also come to see the history of challenges faced, such as the general public's lack of knowledge; how to proactively change the profession; and lastly, how to meet future challenges.
🎟️ Free Ticket with registration
Study Abroad Opportunities
Study abroad in Italy this summer!
Documentary Drawing in Italy summer faculty-led program | May 20-June 9, 2025
Application Deadline: February 16, 2025
✍️ Earn 3 or 6 design credits
✍️ Spend almost 3 weeks over the summer exploring Rome, Florence, Siena and Venice
✍️ Hone your observational drawing skills in Italy, the home of Renaissance artists and world-renowned architects
✍️ Experience Italian culture and visit some of the world's foremost museums
✍️ Directed by KU Design Professors Barry Fitzgerald and Matthew Cook
✍️ Open to all design majors
Learn more about the Documentary Drawing in Italy program and start an online application today!