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GATHERING SPACES
KU MEMORIAL UNION
BURGE UNION
KANSAS UNION
union.ku.edu
1301 Jayhawk Blvd.
785-864-4651
The Kansas Union is the hub for
student interaction, activities, and
events. Each level features historical
displays, including the first Baby Jay
costume, the Big Tooter steam whistle,
the KU Women’s Hall of Fame, Senior
Class Banners, and the Ascher Family
Collection, which contains more than
1,000 versions of our famous mascot.
The union has numerous spaces for
public and private meetings, dinners,
conferences, lectures, seminars,
concerts, and other events. The
largest is the Ballroom, Level 5, which
accommodates up to 1,000. Alderson
Auditorium on Level 4 seats 40-150,
and Woodruff Auditorium on Level 5
seats 499. Small alcoves and parlors can
accommodate 10 to 140 people.
The Jayhawk, Big 12, Malott, and Kansas
rooms on Level 5 and 6 range in capacity
from 75 to 275 people and are used by
university groups or the public.
Please check union.ku.edu for up-todate schedules.
Hours:
Academic year hours:
8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Academic break and summer session:
Please visit union.ku.edu/hours
Level 1:
The Cove, KU history displays,
Hawk’s Nest, The Jay
Level 2:
KU Bookstore (featuring
Jayhawk apparel, gifts, academic
supplies and textbooks),
Jayhawk Ink — Print-On-Demand
and Mailing Services, the Tech
Shop (Apple products and tech
services), Jayhawk collection
featuring 1,000-plus Jayhawk
memorabilia
Level 3:
The Market, Union Square lounge and entertainment area,
KJHK-FM 90.7, Chick-fil-A
Level 4:
Hawk Shop convenience store;
ATMs and banking; Kansas
Esports Varsity and Pay-to-Play
locations, Student Involvement
& Leadership Center; Starbucks
Coffeehouse, Kansas Union
Gallery; KU Public Safety
Office; Marketing and Programs
(includes Student Union
Activities & The Big Event); Event
Services
Levels 5 and 6:
Historical displays, meeting and
reception rooms, the Ballroom
(5), Woodruff Auditorium (5),
Human Resources (5)
union.ku.edu/burge-union
1565 Irving Hill Rd.
Located in the heart of KU’s Central District,
the Burge Union’s experience-centric design
features meeting and event accommodation
options for the campus and the Lawrence
community, a Forum that can accommodate up
to 1,514 guests, and plenty of open areas with
modern functionality and style. The newest
student union is designed around and dedicated
to the spirit of service pioneered by its namesake,
Frank R. Burge, who served as the Kansas Union’s
director from 1952-83 and was known as a “oneman Welcome Wagon.”
Hours:
Academic year hours:
8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday-Friday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday
Academic break and summer session:
Please visit union.ku.edu/hours
STUDENT EVENTS
STUDENT UNION ACTIVITIES
suaevents.ku.edu
Level 4 Kansas Union
785-864-7649
Student Union Activities (SUA) is a
student organization that hosts hundreds
of events for students and the public,
including concerts, lectures, and comedic
performances, at venues around campus.
SUA is one of KU’s largest student
organizations and has planned or
“programmed” events for the entire Jayhawk
community to enjoy for over 85 years. Find
out more information about upcoming
events at suaevents.ku.edu
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