International Jayhawk Festival

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The Tenth Annual International Jayhawk Festival will return on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Burge Union. The event is an opportunity for all Jayhawks to celebrate our global community and international engagement. The event will include free t-shirts, food, fashion show, performances, activities, and a study abroad fair. All are welcome. 

Student groups and academic units will offer intercultural activities, demonstrations and/or global trivia. Students can meet with advisors from study abroad, discuss academic programs with area studies representatives and language departments, connect with foreign language clubs, explore international career opportunities and learn about international student organizations.

The international musical performances and fashion show are highlights of the Festival. If interested in performing a song or dance and/or participating in the fashion show, please email mmward@ku.edu. Preference will be given to KU student groups and/or students. 

Trivia Night 

April 7 | 5-6:30 PM | Watson Library, 3 West

In recognition of this summer’s soccer tournament and to kick off the festivities for the International Jayhawk Festival, we are holding a Trivia Night.  Are you excited for the soccer tournament coming to Kansas City this summer? Want to learn more about the teams that will be in our community? Then join us on Tuesday, April 7th from 5-6:30pm for trivia night!

We’ll have fun trivia all about the teams coming to Kansas City, plus talk about all the great celebrations happening around Lawrence and the greater Kansas City area this summer!

We’ll have free food and prizes for our trivia winners!

Join us Tuesday, April 7th from 5-6:30pm at Watson 3 West!