Bear Essentials
March 4, 2026
Women's Basketball PSAC Quarterfinal
Playoffs at Keystone Arena, Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Student tickets free with KU ID.
Student Commencement Speakers - Commencement Speaker applications are being accepted from graduate and undergraduate students graduating this spring. Application deadline: March 13.
Employee of the Month - Acknowledge our staff on campus who have gone above and beyond supporting KU's Mission. Submit an Employee of the Month nomination today!
Become a KU Presidential Ambassador - Applications are open until April 3! Join KUPA to develop as a leader, promote philanthropy, and create meaningful connections on campus.
Spend a Week in D.C. with The Washington Center! - This May, college students from across the country will go to TWC to learn about national security challenges facing the world today. Scholarships available (program includes housing)! Apply by March 9. Email the Career Center for information and questions.
Register for R.A.D. Training - Public Safety & Police Services offers free R.A.D. classes to the K.U. community March 23, 24 and 26. Register today to reserve your spot.
Events
Wed. March 4
Salary Negotiation Workshop - 1 p.m., via Zoom. Learn how to begin your career smartly, how to benchmark your worth and how to negotiate for an equitable salary!
Newman Night - 5:30 p.m., St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center (across from Old Main). Join the Newman Council for Mass at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and activities at 6 p.m.
Prepare for the Fair Table - 11 a.m. -1 p.m., Rohrbach Library Lobby. Stop in to have your resume reviewed before the Internship and Job Fair on March 11 and enjoy some free treats.
Career Development Center Mini-Workshop Marathon - 5-6:30 p.m., via Zoom. Writing Your Resume & Cover Letter 5 p.m.; Internship & Job Search Strategies 5:30 p.m.; Designing Your Career Path 6 p.m.
25-Hour Film Festival Information at Spotlite Meeting - 6 p.m., LC 4. It will be required that all people participating come to the Spotlite meeting. Groups will be revealed that night and will be given time to create the concept they will film that Saturday. Please contact here if you cannot make it.
Women's Basketball vs PSAC Quarterfinals - vs. Seton Hill, 5:30 p.m., Keystone Arena.
Thu. March 5
KU - CVPA Faculty First Thursday Presentation - 11-11:45 a.m., Sharadin Arts 120. "The Serious Thinking Behind a Funny Graphic Novel Series," presentation by John Gurney. Light refreshments provided.
Open Hour with Provost - 2 p.m., Old Main concourse. Students are invited to drop by and chat with the Provost, Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, during her open office hour.
Undergrad Research Spring Workshops - 11 a.m., Old Main 287. Student Research Series, Session = Digital Tools for Research, Including AI.
Internship & Job Search Strategies Workshop - 11 a.m., via Zoom. Discover the ways to find jobs and internships as well as learning the art of networking & tips to locate "hidden" jobs!
Designing Your Career Path Workshop - 11 a.m., OM 138. Learn to access the latest career info & resources and discover the value of career exploration in making informed career decisions.
KU Graduate Programs Fairs - 11 a.m., MSU 250. Come out and learn about the grad programs here at KU!
Fri. March 6
Limited Parking on Campus - Public Safety & Police Services would like to announce that parking will be limited on this day in Lots: A2 & A3 (near Beekey) due to a campus event.
Baseball vs. Lincoln - Noon, 2:30 p.m., North Campus Baseball Field.
Sat. March 7
Walk for a Cause: Colon Cancer Awareness - 1-4 p.m., DMZ. Join Walk for a Cause to raise colon cancer awareness on the DMZ and live performances. Rain location: MSU 218. Register online.
Women's Rugby 7s Tournament - 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., North Campus Rugby Pitch. Watch as we face off against local schools; there will be multiple games throughout the day so stop on by! No tickets are required.
25-Hour Film Festival - Noon, LC 4. Spotlite will be holding a 25-Hour Film Festival this weekend. During the event, each group will be given 24-hours to film and edit a minimum of one-minute film. No prior film or acting experience required! This event is open to all majors and grade levels!
Baseball vs. Assumption - 2 p.m., North Campus Baseball Field.
Sun. March 8
March Madness Basketball Tournament - 1 p.m., Recreation Center, East Gym. 5v5 basketball tournament.
$15 KU Student Tickets for “The White Buffalo” - 2 p.m., Schaeffer Auditorium. Celebrate Native American culture with Lakota hoop dancer and flute player Delwin Fiddler, Jr. Log in first to access discounted tickets!
Sunday Mass - 5 p.m., St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center (across from Old Main). Join the Newman Council for Sunday Mass.
Baseball vs. Assumption - Noon, 2:30 p.m., North Campus Baseball Field.
Mon. March 9
Queer Media Club - 6-7 p.m., Boxwood House. Join this weekly group to have discussions about media within the LGBTQ+ community, including movies, books, music, and more!
PASSHE Women's Consortium - 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., MSU. Through engaging sessions, meaningful dialogue, and opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, administrators, and students from across PASSHE, this conference creates space to reflect, recharge, and recommit to shaping a more equitable future. Register here!
Molly Jong-Fast: International Women's History Month Speaker - 6 - 8:30 p.m., MSU 218. Molly Jong-Fast is a bestselling author, political commentator, and cultural critic known for her sharp wit, fierce honesty,& commitment to truth telling. She will provide a keynote address with Q&A, & sign her books, "How to Lose Your Mother".
Department of Music Voice Studio Performance - 7 p.m., Old Main Georgian Room. Enjoy the musical talents of the students of the Department of Music Voice Studio in a performance of songs from Broadway musicals including Wicked, Hamilton, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Aida and many more. Admission is free.
Tue. March 10
Chambliss Faculty Research Lecture: Greg Kaufinger - 4:30 p.m., MSU 183 and via Zoom. Dr. Kaufinger presents “Sparks that Start Fires: How Everyday Curiosity Ignites Academic Breakthroughs." Come join us!
Student Listening Sessions - 11 a.m., MSU 223. Have your voice heard about belonging and community! Additional dates and times are March 11 at 3 p.m., MCC and March 11 at 7 p.m., MSU 223.
Acrobatics & Tumbling vs Hawaii Pacific - 7 p.m., Keystone Arena.
Wed. March 11
Women's Basketball vs. Shippensburg - 5:30 p.m., Keystone Arena.
Men's Basketball vs. Shippensburg - 7:30 p.m., Keystone Arena.
Women's Lacrosse vs East Stroudsburg - 3 p.m., Keystone Field.
Men's Tennis vs Lafayette - 3 p.m., Keystone Courts.
Miller Keystone Blood Drive - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Recreation Center. Reserve your donation time today!
25-Hour Film Festival Screening - Time TBA, LC 135. The films created during the 25-Hour Film Festival will be shown this day. Be sure to come and watch each group's film!
On-Campus KU Internship and Job Fair – Noon-3 p.m., MSU 218. There will be over 80 employees attending. Please come dressed professionally and with copies of your resume. For a list of employers coming to the fair, please log on to Handshake. Questions? Call 610-683-4067.