The Week Ahead
December 2
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This Week
MONDAY
Midday Monday
11:00am-1:00pm | Kansas Union, Ascher Plaza
Join us every Monday starting September 9th from 11am to 1pm to mingle with a range of students from different groups across campus!
WEDNESDAY
Thriving During Winter Break
2-3:00pm | Kansas Union, Alderson Auditorium
Transitioning from the academic hustle to the comforts of home can be both exciting and challenging. "Thriving During Winter Break" is your guide to making the most of your time away from college while setting the stage for a successful return. Join a unique workshop designed to help you make the most of your break, academically and mentally. Cheleia Marshall, a health educator with HERO, will be there to equip you with strategies to stay academically engaged while also prioritizing your self-care and well-being.
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
7:00pm | Lied Center
Step into a world of enchantment this holiday season as Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland brings its magical extravaganza to the Lied Center of Kansas! Get ready to be swept away on a journey filled with music, marvels and merriment, guaranteed to ignite the festive spirit!
Join for a breathtaking spectacle featuring the unparalleled talents of the Cirque Musica ensemble. From awe-inspiring acrobatics to gravity-defying aerial feats, every moment is a testament to the extraordinary skill and boundless imagination of the performers.
Delight in the perfect fusion of circus artistry and beloved holiday melodies as Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland delivers a heartwarming celebration like no other. Bring the whole family and revel in the joy of the season as we create cherished memories together.
Buy tickets here.
THURSDAY
Summer 2025 Info meeting Study Abroad in Italy
11:30am | Chalmers 511
Learn more about the Documentary Drawing in Italy study abroad trip. The program’s purpose is to provide students with a complete immersion into Italian culture. Through the means of drawing, journaling, photography and video, students will be exposed to a diverse spectrum of experiences while visiting the cities of Rome, Florence, Siena, and Venice.
Candles and Cocoa
6-8:00pm | Kansas Union, Haws Nest
Come and warm up with SUA's Candles and Cocoa! Make your own candles, picking out the scents and decorations, while drinking hot chocolate. This isn't an event you want to miss!
Follow @suaevents for any updates. Check out more events at suaevents.ku.edu.
SATURDAY
Open Figure Drawing
11:00am-2:00pm | Chalmers Hall, Room 405
The Department of Visual Art will continue to offer Open Figure Drawing once a month while classes are in session. Workshops are FREE and open to anyone who wants to draw the figure.
Drawing the human figure in its various shapes and positions is an important activity for all visual artists. Figure drawing, the process of drawing the human body from observation of a live model, is arguably the most difficult subject an artist commonly encounters. One of the most enduring themes in the visual arts, figure drawing is important practice for the genres of portraiture, cartooning, graphic illustration, sculpture, medical illustration, and other fields that use depictions of the human form. Figure drawing can be done very simply, as in gesture drawing, or in more detail, using charcoal, pencil, or other drawing tools.
SUNDAY
Tails and Traditions
9-11:00am | Watkins Museum of History
Visit the Watkins Museum to create and celebrate holiday traditions with your family at this free annual event. Spencer staff will be there to lead a special art activity.
Department of Architecture announcement
Department of Architecture Survey
The Department of Architecture at the University of Kansas is conducting a survey to gather feedback to develop a Master's degree program in Sustainable Buildings. Your input will help shape the program to ensure it equips students with the most relevant skills. The Department of Architecture highly values your participation in this survey.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey here.
Opportunities
KJHK volunteer staff
Learn about opportunities at KJHK, KU’s student-run radio station. 🎧
Model Call
Photography Student Aiden Droge is seeking models of all kinds for various photoshoots this semester.
Jayhawk Academic Advising
Academic Advising Fall Drop-In Hours:
Starting September 9th, drop-in advising is available Mondays and Thursdays from 12:30pm-4:00pm! Students are welcome to meet with an advisor virtually via Zoom or in-person in Snow Hall 252 during the designated drop-in periods each week. More information on how to join can be found here: Drop-In Advising | Jayhawk Academic Advising (ku.edu)
🗓️ 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 (ku.edu)
Jobs & Internships
Interior Architecture Student Ambassadors
The School of Architecture & Design recruitment team is hiring Interior Architecture students as undergraduate ambassadors to lead tours and help with prospective student events.
Questions? email April Czarnetzki (amczar@ku.edu)
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
Graphic Design Intern
Sporting Kansas City | Kansas City, MO
The Graphic Design Intern will gain hands-on experience performing a variety of roles within a fast paced, behind-the-scenes environment, with the chance to have a direct impact on professional soccer in Kansas City. Sporting Kansas City’s collaborative environment full of learning opportunities is designed to help all interns evolve their capabilities, challenge their strengths, and reach their fullest potential.
More information and apply here.
UX Design Intern
DriveTime Automotive Group | Dallas, TX
As a UX Design Intern, you will collaborate with designers, content specialists, analysts and developers. Throughout the internship, you will gain real-world experience working on projects that truly impact the performance of the company. You will also have the opportunity to work on different projects and initiatives ranging from creating mock-ups for A/B tests and new site features, wireframes, user flows and more!
More information and apply here.
Design internship | Portfolio Kitchen & Home
Portfolio invites talented design students to join their internship program.
More Info: call Elizabeth Hall at 816-363-5300 or email
Store Design Internship
Tiffany & Co. | New York City, NY
Immerse yourself in the world of Tiffany through our U.S. Summer Internship Program. As part of our esteemed Summer 2025 Class, you will embark on an unforgettable ten-week journey that begins with an exclusive two-day orientation in New York City — the birthplace of Tiffany & Co.
More information and apply here.
Architectural Intern | Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel’s internship program was created to cultivate real-life industry interest based on hands-on experience. Many new university graduate hires began their careers at Bechtel as a summer intern. Locations will vary based on project needs and may include Houston, TX, Reston, VA, or various project sites.
More information and apply here.
Graphic Design Internship
Furtrieve, LLC | Remote
We are looking to grow our design team and are currently accepting applications for our internship! This is an opportunity to expand your portfolio, and create a large cohesive body of work, which will be used across an array of platforms by an established business.
More information and apply here.
Architecture Intern
MRB Group | Charleston, SC
We are currently seeking an Architecture Intern to join our team in our Charleston, SC office. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive, team-oriented design environment with a significant opportunity to be an integral team member of projects of all scales. At MRB Group, you will have the opportunity to advance your career and be part of a growing practice where individual and team success are rewarded with opportunities for additional autonomy and development.
More information and apply here.
Architectural Internship | Morton Buildings, Inc
The Architectural Intern will assist in the creation of architectural designs and produce drawings and documentation throughout project phases. The Architectural Intern will gain technical knowledge in the design and construction of projects as well as further develop the ability to organize, problem solve, and communicate as that applies to a wider representation of the architectural profession. Must have a target graduation date within two years.
Design Intern | HDR | Denver, Colorado
In the role of Design Intern
Offer real-world experience on exciting projects.Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs. Perform assignments under the direct supervision of an Architect, Project Manager, or other professionals. Participate in the architectural design process, and develop alternative solutions and presentation graphics used to communicate concepts to client or for agency approval.
More information and apply here.
Interior Design Intern
Maison Welles | New York, NY
We are seeking a talented and creative Interior design Intern to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fashion design, visual arts and a natural creative ability to think outside the box.
More information and apply here.
Experience Design Intern
Adobe | San Francisco, CA
Are you a passionate designer ready to imagine, iterate, and execute across multiple design directions and workflows? Are you someone who favors interactive prototypes over flat mockups? Perhaps someone who also has a keen business sense and the ability to craft design directions that are creative and scale Adobe’s design products? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic growing team, think holistically about design, and help build the future of creative tools for creative people just like you.
More information and apply here.
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.
Landscape Architecture Intern
Howard Associates Inc | San Diego, CA
Howard Associates, Inc. is looking for a full-time Landscape Architectural Intern or Project Landscape Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent Autocad skills, an interest in design, be a self-starter, and be able to work independently. We are primarily interested in candidates with 1-3 years of experience.
More information and apply here.
Call for Submissions
Parade of Hearts Competition: Deadline extended
Deadline: December 19
Parade of Hearts are looking for bold, creative submissions that represent a fusion of art, culture, and community. The design you submit has the potential to become a key piece of Kansas City’s cultural identity as we look ahead to 2026.
The mission of the Parade of Hearts is to unite the Kansas City region through a public art experience that celebrates diversity, elevates unity, while supporting local nonprofits, and energizing the regional economy. By placing artistically designed heart sculptures throughout the area, the initiative aims to showcase Kansas City's identity as the "Heart of America" and foster community engagement.
This is more than just a design—this is an opportunity to create a form that will be part of representing the Kansas City region on the world stage, especially as we approach the global spotlight of World Cup 2026. The chosen design will be featured as part of the ‘26 Parade of Hearts, a prominent public art initiative, and will play a key role in showcasing our city’s creativity and spirit.
Click here to register and for more information.
Scholarships
Hart Howerton 2025 Travel Fellowship
The Hart Howerton Fellowship provides students with an opportunity to enrich their education with both travel, research and office experience. The program is accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design or interior design who will be entering their final year of study in September 2025.
Award: $20,000 + travel expenses
Application Deadline: January 20, 2025
Smith Group JEDI Scholarship
We created the SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Scholarship Program to create a more diverse and inclusive design industry by providing students with opportunities to pursue their academic and professional goals.
Each year, we award five scholarships to students demonstrating a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the design industry. The scholarship includes a one-time award of $6,000 to offset the recipient’s tuition at their current academic institution. Additionally, scholarship recipients serve as paid summer interns at SmithGroup offices across the United States (internship is a program requirement).
Application Deadline: December 1st
Corgan Diversity Scholarship
This program helps Corgan recruit diverse talent and build mutually beneficial relationships with academic institutions and their students, in addition to connecting on a deeper level with institutions with which we have an existing relationship.
Application Deadline: January 6, 2025
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