I just got the details on this Spring’s KU Style Project and I’m trying to hold on to my bloomers! The contestants are all so unique and ready to participate in this thrill of a night. The stylists were hand picked from numerous applicants eager to expose their talent, to turn drab into fab. However, the fun is not just the night of the event (March 14 at 7pm). The events that lead up to the contest include up close and personal interviews, cultivation through shopping, and utmost rubbing shoulders with some of the fashion advocates of KU. The contestants chosen are those who are somewhat… in the clouds about style. Some of them include Graduate Students simply dressing for convenience (nothing wrong with that) but with no true insight on how to dress to flaunt their true personality. The cherry on top just may just be the awesome prizes. I’m expecting a bang of personality to shine through both contestants and stylists by the end of the night. I will be keeping the entire campus involved on what all is going down these next 3 weeks… let the showdown begin.

When I joined SUA as a committee member last January, the thought of applying for a leadership position terrified me. I had every intention of continuing with the path I was on, believing that I wasn’t ready or experienced enough.  A then leader, and a now very best friend was able to convince me otherwise. She sat down one day and asked me what position I was applying for. At a board meeting that night, each and every leader in SUA got up to talk about their experience in their respective positions. It was then that I decided I would apply.

Saying that SUA has completely changed my life would be an understatement. I have learned so much about myself as well as so many others in the organization. I have been given the opportunity to prove what I can bring to an organization, and received so much in return. I have built life-long friendships, and been a part of a community dedicated to enriching student lives

I encourage everyone to apply for a leadership position (here’s the link), because it truly is an amazing experience. You don’t even have to be a current member to apply. We currently have three leaders who weren’t members of SUA before applying for their positions, and are thriving. So, hurry up – apply! It’s 100% worth it!

“It was a good showing from student organizations, and we received a lot of positive feedback,” Strange said. “We want to continue events like this in the future. Whether its dodgeball or something else, we would like to see this continue to help student organizations who have smaller budgets.”

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Seyool Oh, a doctoral student from Jinhae, South Korea and president of the International Family Association said that his organization became involved to offer international students with a spouse or children a way to participate in an event with traditional students.

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“It’s a great way to experience the world outside of Lawrence without having to leave Lawrence,” says Sushu Wang, senior from Manhattan and the Films and Media coordinator of Student Union Activities.

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Two years ago I had a very unique and memorable Valentines Day. I had just joined Student Union Activities and was lucky enough to be selected as one of KU’s representatives for the National Association for Campus Activities’ National Convention in Boston.  Many people may groan at the thought of going to a conference, but this was not your average conference; this is one where you may run into a celebrity around any corner like Snooki, Jamie Kennedy, or Ralphie May just to name a few.

Even though meeting Snooki from Jersey Shore was a highlight of the week, it couldn’t top the performances of truly talented acts on the stage. Between the acts such as musician Ryan Cabrera and comedian Kirk Fox, one act stood out above all; and that act was (drum roll…) BABY WANTS CANDY. I was not sure what to expect from a group named BABY WANTS CANDY, but I knew it would be great coming from a group that has produced notable stars like Jack McBrayer (Kenneth from 30 Rock) and Seth Meyers from SNL. I could not have prepared myself for the whirlwind of energy that BABY WANTS CANDY would throw at the audience over the next twenty minutes.

BABY WANTS CANDY’s breath taking (from laughing too much!) act is an hour-long completely improvised musical based off ideas the audience yells at them. No two shows of theirs is the same, when you go and see them you will know that you are exclusively seeing a one-time ever production (How exclusively VIP does that sound?!) During the act that I enjoyed, BABY WANTS CANDY took the audience on a trip through Sarah Palin: The Musical, a roller coaster account of Ms. Palin falling in love with a polar bear she was hunting with the necessary love ballads and duets between Ms. Palin, the polar bear, and a Russian included.

BABY WANTS CANDY’s unique and hilarious performance on that 14^th day of February, 2010 was one of the greatest and most memorable Valentines Day gift I’ve ever received. If you want an exciting and memorable experience, come receive your late Valentine’s Day gift SUA has to offer for you on Monday, February 20^th in the Kansas Union Ballroom at 6:00 pm with a free BABY WANTS CANDY performance and free pizza!

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For immediate release
Feb. 11, 2012

For more information:
Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com

SUA, International Family Association and International Student Association present International Film and Food Festival

What: Student Union Activities (SUA), International Family Association (IFA), and International Student Association (ISA) present the International Film and Food Festival on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium of the Kansas Union. Spend an afternoon broadening your horizons while screening five international films and four student films. The international films chosen come from countries such as France, South Korea, Italy, Georgia and the United Kingdom. The student films are part of SUA’s Student Film Competition, which runs parallel with the festival. During intermission, food will be served correlating to the international films shown. This event is free to attend for KU students and $5 for the general public.

Who: SUA is a student programming board at the University of Kansas. The board has programmed events on the KU campus for more than 70 years, and it is comprised of more than 100 students.

Where: The event will be held in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. The Kansas Union is located at 1301 Jayhawk Blvd. in Lawrence, Kan. Woodruff Auditorium is located on level 5 of the Kansas Union.

When: The International Film and Food Festival will happen on Sunday, Feb. 19, and will begin at 1 p.m.

Why: “I’m excited to provide KU students an opportunity to travel around the world without leaving Lawrence!” said Alison Adkins, SUA Culinary Assistant Coordinator.

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For immediate release
Feb. 11, 2012

For more information:
Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com

SUA hosts Comedy and Music Night featuring Babay Wants Candy 

Enjoy a night of free pizza and free laughs! SUA invites to you a night of pizza & comedy in the Kansas Union Ballroom on Monday,February 20. Entertainment will be provided by Baby Wants Candy, an improv troupe that will perform a 60-minute, completely improvised musical. Also, enjoy free pizza from your favorite pizza places around town and vote on the best pizza in Lawrence. Don’t miss this hilarious event in the Kansas Union! Pizza is served at 6:00, show starts at 6:30!

The musical will be completely improvised using your suggestions! Send us your musical titles by commenting on our Facebook event or tweet them to us at @suaevents using #suabwc!