KU Edwards Student Clubs and Events


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Student Groups & Leadership Opportunities

Are you interested in the criminal justice field? If so, join the club at KU Engage and contact john.grube@ku.edu for more information.

Do you want to have a voice on campus? Interested in planning events for fellow students? Join us! Email ashleykalatusha@ku.edu and join our Rock Chalk Central club page for more info. View upcoming meetings and connect with us on social media HERE.

Are you an undergraduate student looking to get more out of your educational experience and find a community of intellectually-driven peers? Designed for transfer students who may or may not have engaged with an honors program before, the KU Edwards Honors Program will challenge you academically, set you up for professional success, and recognize the great work you've already accomplished. Check out our home page and decide whether it is right for you! For more questions, contact: ashleykalatusha@ku.edu.

Do you enjoy playing chess? If so, learn how to get involved with the KUEC Chess Club by emailing: cruiz17@ku.edu.

Join the KU Edwards Campus Minecraft server by downloading the Minecraft Education:
*Log in with your KU credentials
*Use the code below to join our world! 

Code: Book & Quill, Cake, Sign, Pickaxe

Having trouble logging in? Contact the Welcome Center at 913-897-8400 or KU IT at 913-897-8562

To learn how to create your own student organization, contact ashleykalatusha@ku.edu for more details! 

Fall Student Events

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Cozy Bites & Console Nights

Tuesday, September 8th - 10th | 4 - 6 PM | Regents Center Hawk's Nest
Join Student Services for snacks and Nintendo Switch Games in the Hawk’s Nest. Build connections with student staff from the Welcome Center and learn how to get more involved on campus. You can find the full list of days on our KU Engage page.

You can find the full list of Cozy Bites event on our KU Engage page.

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SciFlix Presents: Fargo

Friday, September 11th | 6:30 - 9 pm | Regnier Hall Auditorium
Join SciFlix for a free movie night for students, staff, faculty, and community members. Each SciFlix has a movie followed by a Kahoot! and a panel discussion revolving around a theme in the movie.

RSVP for Fargo

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TEDX KU Edwards

Friday, September 18th | 6 - 8 pm | Regnier Hall Auditorium
In the spirit of discovering and spreading ideas, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxKUEdwards, where x = independently organized TED event.
If you are a current KU student, please email welcomectrstaff@ku.edu to get a free ticket (while supplies last)

Register Here

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KU Common Book: Starlight Snacks & Space-Made Crafts

Monday - Thursday, September 21st - 24th | 4 - 6 PM | Regents Center Hawk's Nest
Join Student Services in a night around the KU Common Book. We will have copies of the common book available for pick-up and other media students can connect with that has similar themes to the common book. We will have a variety of snacks and crafts centered around Orbital by Samantha Harvey.

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Register to Vote

Thursday, September 24th | 12:50 - 1:50 PM | Regents Center Lobby
Register to Vote at KU Edwards Campus! If you have already registered to vote you can check your voter status and information!

RSVP Here

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Professional Edge: AI Without the Hype

September 29, 2026 | 11:00 am | Online
Join KU School of Journalism Director of Professional Graduate Programs and Professor of the Practice Michelle Keller, Ph.D., to get a better understanding of AI, see practical applications, and leave this session with confidence to use AI more effectively.

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Rock Chalk Run

Sunday, October 4th |8:30 AM | BEST Building
New staggered start times--10K at 8:30, 5K at 8:40, 1K at 8:45
🎉 What Makes Our Event Awesome
🍔 Food Trucks
🎁 A KU Bookstore pop‑up shop with merch and surprises

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Quiet the Chaos

Monday - Thursday, October 5th - 8th | 4 - 6 PM | Regents Center Hawk's Nest
This event is a self-care event for students around mid-terms. During this time stress can be at its highest! This event is meant to bring students together and give them a reprieve with self-care items, academic resources, snacks, and drinks.

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SciFlix Presents: Project Hail Mary

Friday, October 9th | 6 - 9 PM | Regnier Hall Lobby
Sciflix is a free movie night. Following the movie we will have a fun game of Kahoot! and a panel!

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