Organization Programs and Events

Are you interested in joining a student org, but not quite sure which ones you might like? Meet with a member of the Student Involvement and Leadership Center to discuss your interests. Please use this link to schedule a meeting or reach out to silcfront@ku.edu or call 785-864-4861. We look forward to meeting you!

Hawkfest - Each year during Hawk Week, the Student Involvement & Leadership Center (SILC) and the KU Alumni Association host the largest annual student group involvement fair of the year, with approximately 180-200 student organizations tabling during the event. Sign-up information will be available to the KU student organizations via Rock Chalk Central in the late summer. 

WinterFest - This event is geared toward KU new and incoming students as well as students searching for involvement opportunities on campus in the spring semester. For the Spring 2021 semester, WinterFest will be held virtually on Rock Chalk Central and give you the opportunity to learn about student organizations. During the fair, you can browse student organizations and chat live with current members via an online conferencing tool (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.). 

Click here to learn how to opt-in your student organization to participate in WinterFest: The Virtual Student Organization Involvement Fair on February 17th, 2021 from 4-5 p.m.
 

This training session is usually held early in the fall semester each year. The training consists of topics to keep your organization running successfully, such as Event Planning and Marketing and an overview of Funding and Finances that are important for your group to know (Pepsi Funding, Diversity and Inclusion Fund, Student Senate, Student Union Activities, and fundraising ideas for your organization). 
Check out the recording of our virtual session from this fall: 

SILC offers workshops to student organization leaders, members, and advisors throughout the school year. Past topics have included conflict resolution, event planning, funding sources, leadership/team building, marketing and social media, officer training and transition, and resume building. Once the schedule of topics/presentations for the semester has been set, student organizations and their members will be notified through Rock Chalk Central. Previously recorded trainings can be found on our Resources and Trainings page. 

The Student Involvement & Leadership Center (SILC) is proud host the annual Jayhawk Impact Awards (formally known at the Jayhawk Choice Awards). Centering the contributions and impact of students and organizations throughout the KU community, the event features over 20 student awards, including the Student Leader of Year Award sponsored by the Vice Provost of Student Affairs and the Tradition of Excellence Award presented by the KU Student Endowment Board. Whether you are an award nominee or a student, staff, or faculty member showing support, we invite you to be a part of this memorable experience. 

Do you want to talk with organizations that are similar to your own? The Student Involvement and Leadership Center is hosting student organization roundtables throughout the month of March where you can meet other student leaders, learn from one another, and have increased opportunities to collaborate! Check out the schedule below and register in advance to attend your organization category. Questions? Email silcfront@ku.edu.

• Arts & Culture Organizations: Thursday, March 4^th | 3-4 pm | Zoom
• Identity/Multicultural/Cultural Organizations: Tuesday, March 9^th| 3-4 pm | Zoom
• Religious/Spiritual Organizations: Thursday, March 11^th | 3-4 pm | Zoom
• Social Change/Advocacy/Political Organizations: Thursday, March 18^th | 3-4 pm | Zoom
• Special Interest/Hobbies Organizations: Tuesday, March 23^rd | 3-4 pm | Zoom
• Sports Clubs/Recreation Organizations: Thursday, March 25^th | 3-4 pm | Zoom  
• Academic & Professional Organizations: Tuesday, March 29^th | 3-4 pm | Zoom