KU Style Project March 14, 2012
News Release
For immediate release
March 9, 2012
For more information:
Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com
SUA presents inaugural KU Style Project
What: Student Union Activities (SUA) presents its inaugural KU Style Project on Wednesday, March 14 at 7 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom on the KU campus. The KU Style Project consists of a makeover and styling challenge combination. Five contestants selected through an application process have been paired with five campus stylists. These stylists went on shopping excursions with their partners to help them choose a new wardrobe on a $175 budget.
On the night of the event, the contestants will show their new look to the audience. This event is free to attend for KU students with a KUID and $5 for the general public.
Big XII Watch Party March 7, 2012 to March 9, 2012
News Release
For immediate release
March 2, 2012
For more information:
Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com
SUA hosts Big XII Watch Party
What: Student Union Activities (SUA) will host the Big XII Watch Party from Wednesday, March 7 to Friday, March 9 in the Traditions Area of the Kansas Union. Start March Madness off right by cheering on the Jayhawks as they advance through the Big 12 basketball tournament. For each game the Jayhawks play, food such as chips, queso and wings will be provided. Other games of the tournament will be shown, so stop by between classes to watch them at the Big XII Watch Party. This event is free to attend.
Jayhawks Amazing Race March 4, 2012
News Release
For immediate release
March 2, 2012
For more information:
Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com
SUA presents Jayhawks Amazing Race
What: Student Union Activities (SUA) will host Jayhawks Amazing Race on Sunday, March 4 at 11 a.m. and begins at the Kansas Union. KU’s version of the popular reality TV show will have 30 teams of three race around campus as they compete in physical and mental challenges to win the grand prize. The various tasks each team completes will test their patience, KU knowledge and physical ability. Each member of the winning team will have a choice in selecting their prize of a TV, an iPad 2 or a laptop.
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 consists of more than 100 students.
Where: The event will be begin in the Lobby of the Kansas Union. The Kansas Union is located at 1301 Jayhawk Blvd. in Lawrence, Kan.
When: Jayhawks Amazing Race will happen on Sunday, March 4, and will begin at 11 a.m.
Why: “This event has been hours and hours worth of planning, so all of the clues, tasks and routes are very meticulous. I hope that racers learn more about the University and have a fun and tiring time doing so. I’m looking forward to seeing all racers excited in the morning and smiling when they finish in hopes that they win either a TV, laptop or iPad 2,” said Dakota Strange, SUA Spirit Coordinator.
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SUA now accepting leadership applications
News Release
For immediate release
Feb. 24, 2012
For more information:
Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com
SUA now accepting leadership applications
What: Student Union Activities (SUA) is searching for students interested in leading next year’s board. From concerts such as B.o.B, comedians like Aziz Ansari as well as a Carnival, SUA has a long tradition of keeping the KU student body interested and engaged in a variety of entertaining and educational events. The SUA mission is to enrich the college experience by providing diverse, interactive, and educational programming and leadership opportunities for the KU community. As a student leader in SUA, you have the opportunity to not only program events that affect the entire student body, but you also have the opportunity to develop skills you can use after leaving KU. Listed below are the positions to apply for within SUA.
KU’s Dancing with the Stars March 2, 2012
News Release
For immediate release
Feb. 24, 2012
For more information:
Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com
SUA presents KU’s Dancing with the Stars
What: Student Union Activities (SUA) presents KU’s Dancing with the Stars on Friday, March 2 at 7 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom on the KU campus. Ten couples of highly-recognized individuals of the KU community will grace the ballroom floor. Whether it is the Tango, Waltz, Broadway or Hip-Hop, these stars will amaze the audience as they show off their dancing skills. The winner announced at the end of the night will receive the disco ball trophy and the title of KU’s Dancing with the Stars 2012 champion. To attend this event, get a free voucher in the SUA Box Office, Kansas Union, level 4.
The KU Stars and their partners are:
Kerry Benson (Lecturer in the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications) and Wade Qandil
Cody Charles (Assistant Director of Sabatini Multicultural Center) and Allie Fisk
Libby Johnson (Student Body President) and Kameron Mack
Jay Lewis (KU Hillel Executive Director) and Bridget Qandil
Tim Schlosser (Assistant Athletics Director) and Jade Daniels
Alex Ross (Co-Founder of KU Dance Marathon) and Sarah Buschini
Emily Lamb (Center of Community Outreach Director) and Kameron Mack
Daymond Patterson (KU Football Player) and Kristin Moore
Lauren Lacey (Team Leader of Jayhawk Sports Motorsports) and Matt Rodriguez
Eileen Remley (Big Event Director of Internal Affairs) and Wade Qandil
Everybody Cuts Footloose February 27, 2012 and February 28, 2012
News Release
For immediate release
Feb. 22, 2012
For more information:
Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com
SUA hosts Everybody Cuts Footloose
What: Student Union Activities (SUA) will host Everybody Cuts Footloose on Monday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in Hashinger Hall. Come cut loose with your friends at Everybody Cuts Footloose with the 80s-inspired dance and a movie screening of the 1984 version of “Footloose.” Contests will happen throughout the event and free food will be provided. This event is free to attend for KU students.
Still in the 80s spirit and want to enjoy more festivities? Everybody Cuts Footloose will continue with a movie screening with the 2011 version of “Footloose” on Tuesday, Feb. 28 in Woodruff Auditorium of the Kansas Union. Tickets are available for purchase at the Hawk Shop, Kansas Union, level 4 on the night of the show and are $2 for KU students, $3 for general public and free for Student Saver Cardholders.
International Film and Food Festival February 19, 2012
News Release
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.