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Having trouble remembering when your favorite SUA events are coming up? Never fear! The FALL 2008 SUA Calendars are in! Be sure to pick yours up in the Union Programs Box Office. Featuring all the events, great coupons, and much more, the FREE SUA Spring Calendar is guaranteed to keep you organized and having fun! Drop by the Box Office on Level 4 of the Kansas Union today to pick up a copy! |
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Student Union Activities is just as excited as you are to get Fall 2008 underway here at KU! We've spent most of the summer preparing for the kickoff to another great year of activities on campus, and we're ready to go! Starting with Hawk Week activities and launching right into September, SUA has opportunities for everyone to have a great time at KU! You can see some of our featured events below, filter events via the calendar to the left, and even visit committee's pages to learn more...enter your email for SUA updates, and be sure to look at our new FACEBOOK section of our site to connect online even further. Thanks again for visiting, and here's to a great fall season at KU!
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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
From the start of Hawk Week with Union Fest into SUA's 70th anniversary on campus, I know this will be a fabulous year. Stay tuned for all of the great things to come this fall at SUA, and from all of us to you, Rock Chalk Jayhawk! - Bill Walberg, SUA President POSTER SALE - AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER!
Our annual poster sale is back at the Kansas Union. Throughout the weeks of August 17 and September 15, you can stop by the Traditions area on Level 4 of the Kansas Union and purchase your favorite art for your pad. Proceeds go to SUA and Union Programs, and it's a great way to get the fall going! UNION PROGRAMS PARTNERS
In addition to SUA, Union Programs houses campus traditions such as the Jaybowl, KJHK 90.7 FM, and the Union Programs Box Office. Click on a logo above to learn more about any of these great Programs partners!
Thursdays in September | TEA AT THREE
This free casual event is a chance for everyone on campus to come together to enjoy refreshments, conversation, and an opportunity to learn more about upcoming SUA events. See you there! September 02-29 | PROJECT RUNWAY COMPETITION
Tuesday, September 2 marks the deadline for contestants to register to become part of the Project Runway field of entrants. From there students will be required to file entries in a variety of categories, which will be on display for judging. On September 29, the competition preliminaries end, and finalists are selected to compete in the final runway showdown, with Project Runway TV winner CHRISTIAN SIRIANO hosting on-campus on November 11!
September 04-06 | INDIANA JONES
SUA Preferred Student Card Holders get in FREE, with regular student admission at $2 and general public tickets at $3. September 11-13 | SEX AND THE CITY
The TV-turned-movie event of the year makes its way to SUA for an evening of laughs, love, and the city that never sleeps. This film will be shown in Woodruff Auditorium at the Kansas Union, September 11 through 13, at 8:00 PM. SUA Preferred Student Card Holders get in FREE, with regular student admission at $2 and general public tickets at $3. September 19-20 | KUNG FU PANDA
Jack Black voices the role of Po the Panda in this animated blockbuster for all ages. This film will be shown in Woodruff Auditorium at the Kansas Union, September 19 and 20, at 8:00 PM. SUA Preferred Student Card Holders get in FREE, with regular student admission at $2 and general public tickets at $3. September 25-27 | INCREDIBLE HULK
Marvel Comics fans come together for Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, and Tim Roth in this visually arresting version of The Incredible Hulk. This film will be shown in Woodruff Auditorium at the Kansas Union, September 25 through 27, at 8:00 PM. SUA Preferred Student Card Holders get in FREE, with regular student admission at $2 and general public tickets at $3.
September 04 | TEXAS HOLD 'EM TOURNAMENT
This tournament is FREE to enter, and begins at 4:30 PM in the Crimson Cafe at the Burge Union. September 10 | BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Free to play, so what have you got to lose? This tournament is popular, so practice your jump shot and lace up your shoes for a chance to win big! September 27 | SUA CARNIVAL
Starting at dusk by the recreation center, the Carnival features rides, classic games, and an all-around fun time for all ages. Stay tuned for more information coming soon! Weekends in September | COSMIC BOWLING
Enjoy free bowling, specials, and fun in the Jaybowl's psychedelic setting with SUA every weekend...it's one of the best deals on campus for weekend fun!
September 05 | TUNES AT NOON
Join SUA Live Music and programming partner KJHK 90.7 FM out on the Union Plaza at 12:00 PM for Tunes at Noon, an hour-long showcase of local and regional musical talent. This FREE concert series happens every Friday until Fall Break, and is a great time to grab or bring a lunch, sit outside the Union, and listen to some great music! September 12 | TUNES AT NOON
Join SUA Live Music and programming partner KJHK 90.7 FM out on the Union Plaza at 12:00 PM for Tunes at Noon, an hour-long showcase of local and regional musical talent. This FREE concert series happens every Friday until Fall Break, and is a great time to grab or bring a lunch, sit outside the Union, and listen to some great music! September 17 | ROCK BAND COMPETITION
The competition is FREE, you can sign up early or bring your band that night, and promises to be great. Costumes not required, but a fun way to display your group. September 19 | TUNES AT NOON
Join SUA Live Music and programming partner KJHK 90.7 FM out on the Union Plaza at 12:00 PM for Tunes at Noon, an hour-long showcase of local and regional musical talent. This FREE concert series happens every Friday until Fall Break, and is a great time to grab or bring a lunch, sit outside the Union, and listen to some great music! September 26 | TUNES AT NOON
Join SUA Live Music and programming partner KJHK 90.7 FM out on the Union Plaza at 12:00 PM for Tunes at Noon, an hour-long showcase of local and regional musical talent. This FREE concert series happens every Friday until Fall Break, and is a great time to grab or bring a lunch, sit outside the Union, and listen to some great music!
September 15 | LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA DEBATE
In this Social Issues debate, two well-informed experts debate the issue of marijuana legalization versus prohibition in the United States. Come to the Ballroom in the Kansas Union prepared with an open mind and a critical thought process, and listen to all sides of this great contemporary issue.
September 06 | SUA TAILGATE ON THE HILL
The Tailgate is a great way to connect with a bunch of SUA friends before the game, learn more abut us, and cheer on the Hawks before the kickoff of this televised night game! September 18 | COMEDIAN ALEX THOMAS
A prolific actor, comedian, and writer, Thomas has hundreds of credits to-date, including appearances on Living Color, three seasons as a writer for Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and numerous guest apperances, writing credits, and comedy specials. This FREE standup comedy event will fill up fast, so be sure to mark your calendars now for Alex Thomas!
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Welcome back to school, Jayhawks! It's been a great summer, and this fall promises to be a great time to be a Jayhawk with world of activities at SUA!
Want to decorate your space and help SUA all at the same time? You can!
Join SUA every Thursday at 3:00 PM in the lobby of the Kansas Union for Tea at Three, Cultural Arts' weekly 'open house' for tea and cookies.
September marks the beginning of SUA's increasingly-popular 'Project Runway' competition, and YOU can become the next campus star!
Our favorite archaeologist is back in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystasl Skull, the latest in the popular saga. This film will be shown in Woodruff Auditorium at the Kansas Union, September 4 through 6, at 8:00 PM.
Texas Hold 'Em has become a tradition with SUA Games. It's a great way to meet a diverse group of cardsharks who all share one thing in common: wanting to get their hands on the $250 gand prize!
Bring your 'A Game' to the McCollum outdoor courts at 7:00 PM for your chance to win a share in the $450 in prizes offered to the players with the most skills.
Back for its second year on Campus, the SUA Carnival has been a HUGE success and a main event at KU, with thousands in attendance for this party. 
Friday and Saturday nights belong to Cosmic Bowling at the Jaybowl. From 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM, come to the Jaybowl in the Kansas Union for FREE bowling under the lights and strobes.
At 7:00 PM, Rock Band takes over the Hawk's Nest in the Kansas Union for a night of shredding, with a $250 prize for the winning act! Get your gaming friends together to come and dominate the music scene.
Is marijuana a gateway drug to self-destruction, or a safer alternative to alcohol? Is it a deadly carcinogen or a comfort to cancer victims?
Join SUA before the 6:00 PM kickoff of KU and Louisiana Tech for SUA's Tailgate on the Hill! Stop by our tent on Campanille Hill before the game for food, drinks and fun.
Comedian Alex Thomas takes campus by storm on Thursday, September 18 for night of great standup at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union.