2020 KU Memorial Union Annual Review

EVER ONWARD TOGETHER A YEAR LIKE NO OTHER

2019-20 ANNUAL REVIEW

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A message from the Union Director

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Keep the Heart of Campus Beating

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University of Kansas Memorial Corporation Board

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A Unique Connection

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Overcoming the Obstacles

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Hands-On Leadership

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First Virtual RYLA

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Working as a Team

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One Day of Service

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A Home to History

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North College Clock Preservation

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Celebrate Good Times

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Our Commitment to the KU Community

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A Celebration to Remember

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Union’s Lifelong Impact

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In Memoriam

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Giving Opportunities

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A MESSAGE FROM THE UNION DIRECTOR A LETTER FROM DAVID MUCCI, UNION DIRECTOR 2020 has been the Union’s most challenging year since its creation in 1921.

Union operations survived six months without traffic or business for the fall open.

Nonetheless, the desire for the KU experience remained; SUA, KJHK and The Big Event found ways to deliver that special connection, both physically and virtually. The return to campus only reaffirmed the hunger for community engagement. Despite the circumstances, the unions remain KU’s most trafficked facilities and the place to see friends, meet with groups and even go to class.

Student groups persevere with plexi-glass on Jayhawk Walk. Grab-and-go crafts provide a welcomed distraction. The Gallery entices patrons and showcases student creations.

Crunchy Chicken Cheddar Wraps continue to be the crowd favorite. Over 80 class sections meet in spacious union rooms for socially distanced learning. Students adapt, conscientiously and safely, adjusting masks at building entry.

The effort and sacrifice of so many have

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revived campus life. Our staffs, student and non-student, ensure facilities and services remain safely available. Student leadership provides programs under dramatically new requirements.

The Union plays its part. The Bookstore not only fulfills book orders by digital appointment, but even offers Jayhawk masks.

Dining proudly serves Starbucks favorites, while making quarantine deliveries. Event Services manages the transitions between classes and meetings, regularly sanitizing and spacing seating. SUA offers drive-in movies, and The Big Event mounts a fall teaser while KJHK software allows DJs to broadcast remotely from bed.

enjoyed, confetti cannons fired and celebrations ensued.

Our program thrives despite the challenges of reduced resources, limited traffic, safety restrictions and the pandemic unknowns.

Union facilities, services and programs have rescaled and adapted for the new college life.

The traditions and sense of community found at the Union will persevere despite the hardships.

Ad Astra Per Aspera.

David Mucci Director KU Memorial Union

On September 17th, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 1920 Jayhawk on Ascher Family Plaza with namesake donors and loyal fans. As part of the celebration, the Bookstore released Jayhawk Birthday, a charming children’s book featuring the illustrations of a talented KU design student. We marked 116 years of the UDK on campus with comments from its editor-in-chief as introduced by our student body vice-president. Cake was

“THE TRADITIONS AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOUND AT THE UNION WILL PERSEVERE DESPITE THE HARDSHIPS.”

KEEP THE HEART OF CAMPUS BEATING EVERY DONATION MATTERS Dear Union Friends and Alumni, Support of the Union is more important today than ever. We are facing severe budget reductions resulting from the financial impact of the pandemic, and many of our student programs continue to face hardship as well.

As an alum or friend of the KU Memorial Union, one of the most pivotal ways to help foster tomorrow’s future leaders is to support our students through your gift today.

We realize that there are many community needs right now. This year we hope you consider supporting our Student Programing Funds, which will allow our students to engage and thrive during these unprecedened times.

For as little as $25, your support will go a long way to fund student programming and on-campus events led directly by students – keeping KU students engaged and involved.

Every gift makes a difference. We can't predict the future, but we do know that these needs aren’t going away anytime soon.

With the dedication and tenacious spirit of Jayhawks, we will navigate this together. We sincerely appreciate your support!

SUA Executive Director, Mikayla Leader The Big Event Executive Director, Jacob Hammil KJHK Station Manager, Jaya Chakka

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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

2020-2021 MEMORIAL CORPORATION BOARD KU MEMORIAL UNION

MISSON

LEADERSHIP Grant Daily Tammara Durham David Mucci JJ O'Toole-Curran Katrina Yoakum Danielle Wolff Apramay Mishra Cody Murray Mary Bisbee Adrian Cisneros Chidera Okoye Mikayla Leader

President Vice President Director, KU Memorial Union Secretary Treasurer University Affairs Chair President, Student Body Executive Director, SUA Vice President of Administration, SUA Vice President of Membership & Development, SUA Vice President of Communications, SUA Vice President of Alumni and Outreach, SUA

To be an open and dynamic environment where the KU community comes together for individual

SENATE Max Schieber Furqan Mohammed Ximena Ibarra Jacob Hammil Max Lillich

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and collective

Appointed by KU Student Senate

Innovation

discovery.

Building Community

FACULTY

Appointed by KU Faculty Senate

Kirk McClure Roberta Freund Schwartz Mark Best

Professor, Urban Planning, School of Public Affairs Director & Assoc. Professor, Musicology, School of Music Lecturer, School of Business, Accounting and Information Systems, CPA

ALUMNI

Appointed by KU Alumni Association

Catherine Bell Jordan Gill Marlon Marshall Craig Penzler Paul Wise

Assistant General Counsel, Kiewit Corporation Founder, Systems Saved Me Founding Partner, 270 Strategies Project Delivery, Pre-Construction Services—KBS Constructors Managing Director, Turnbuckle Management

Inspiring Growth

Committing to Diversity & Inclusion STAFF

KU Memorial Union: Ex Officio

JJ O'Toole-Curran Jessica Boyle Lisa Kring Jen O'Connor Jim Schilling Kara Stucky Tom Johnson

Interim Chief Financial Officer, Senior Associate Director Director, Human Resources Director, Building and Event Services Director, KU Bookstore Director, KU Dining Services Director, Marketing Director, Information Technology

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS David Ambler Warner Ferguson Katherine Giele Jim Long

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A UNIQUE CONNECTION NO MATTER THE DISTANCE For over 80 years, Student Union Activities has enriched the KU student experience by providing diverse and interactive programs and leadership opportunities for the entire KU community. SUA leaders uphold this mission at every level of operation and event execution.

This year, SUA student leaders and dedicated committee members coordinated a multitude of extraordinary events, fostering the KU community spirit and connection. They accomplished this with persistence and adaptability through challenging campus, community, and global circumstances.

In addition to serving as leaders of campus involvement, leaders participated in the SUA Spring Planning Summit and annual Rita Ravens Leadership Retreat. At these events, SUA members developed and implemented valuable personal and professional skills.

SUA enthusiastically accepts the continual charge to create lasting memories for students across campus through constant adaptation to meet the changing campus needs.

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Hosted events, 55 virtual events

6k

Student attendees after the return for the fall 2020 semester

MAKE A DIFFERENCE The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the SUA programming fund. For over 80 years, SUA has been an anchor for KU students, and needs your support more than ever to keep its programming efforts thriving. SUA programs and events are essential to KU students. Please consider donating - every dollar matters. See giving opportunities on page 24.

GIVING BACK TO THE JAYHAWK COMMUNITY The pandemic has greatly impacted everyone.

In March, when the shutdown was announced, SUA was able to pull together a seven event per week schedule in just a matter of days, all of which complied with the new rules. Our mission is to seek to enrich the college

To support SUA Enrichment Fund, please visit union.ku.edu/giving

“ WE HOPE TO BE THAT HOME AWAY FROM HOME, OR EVEN JUST A SMILE YOU NEEDED DURING A HARD WEEK.�

experience by providing diverse, interactive, and educational programming. As an organization, we upheld that goal since the beginning. When everyone was told to go home and quarantine, the sense of the Jayhawk community was kind of lost. We have seen a need for programming across campus as students are stuck inside. When we returned to campus, we were anxious, but people were already asking what we had planned for them. I think we delivered.

Cody Murray Executive Director Student Union Activities

- CODY MURRAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SUA

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OVERCOMING THE OBSTACLES THE SOUND ALTERNATIVE from ongoing content, to recruitment and KJHK kicked off the year with new systems. retention of DJ’s and to relocating live KJHK, KU’s student-run radio station, began in-studio performances to a safe and socially the process of replacing its aging automation distanced setting. Live@KJHK, realized early system back in October 2019, with students on that any musical act comprised of more and advisors attending virtual demos of than one person couldn’t safely perform in prospective software platforms. A new system KJHK’s live studio. To remedy this, live was implemented in December 2019. This broadcast and recording equipment was set turned out to be an incredibly timely decision, up at both the Lied as Zetta the new “IT’S NOT OFTEN YOU CAN GO Center and on Level software has the 1 of the Kansas capability for SOMEWHERE AND FIND PEOPLE Union to safely students to accommodate program, and even THAT HAVE THE SAME SENSE OF larger bands and do live microphone still maintain breaks, remotely.

HUMOR AND GET ALONG WITH responsible This was initially YOU SO WELL.” distances between seen as a nice musicians and staff. feature, that might - JAYA CHAKKA, KJHK STATION MANAGER be used This is still a year for celebration. In the occasionally. But during Covid-19 it kept the middle of all of this, KJHK had to revamp all of station on-air, fresh, and lively, with students its plans for celebrating its 45th birthday, able to both pre-program and live-produce effectively re-channeling all of its planned their shows from the safety of their own in-person events into online content that homes. would engage its alumni.

The pandemic changed everything. Through the challenges of Covid-19, KJHK students have also had to make significant changes to Our beloved KJHK radio station celebrated its 45th Anniversary on October 15! their usual structure, reimagining everything

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KJHK was born on October 15, 1975 and is still thriving with your help.

YEARS

KU’S STUDENT-RUN RADIO 90.7FM

388k+ THE SOUND ALTERNATIVE EST. 1975

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Hours streamed of student-produced programming

4k+

Live subscribers of KJHK’s YouTube channel, Live@KJHK

“WOW, KJHK TOUCHES A LOT OF PEOPLE AND CHANGES PEOPLE’S MOODS AND EMOTIONS AND GIVING THEM MEMORIES THAT ARE EVERLASTING.” - LANE HORNBACK, LIVE MUSIC COORDINATOR

To support KJHK-FM Student Run Radio, please visit union.ku.edu/giving

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HANDS-ON LEADERSHIP RITA RAVENS ALEXANDER LEADERSHIP RETREAT The Rita Ravens Alexander Leadership Retreat provides personalized leadership development opportunities in a retreat environment that allows for intense, concentrated learning. The attendees were guided by Union Programs staff and alumni.

Student Union Activities, The Big Event, KJHK, Student Senate, and union student employees make up some of the participants of this overnight retreat. Students find themselves leaving with a new set of skills and abilities as they advance in their future.

“MY LARGEST TAKEAWAY FROM THE WEEKEND WAS THAT I NEEDED TO APPLY AND GET INVOLVED EVEN IF I DON’T FEEL QUALIFIED.” To support the Rita Ravens Alexander Leadership Fund, please visit union.ku.edu/giving

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Participants said RRA provided knowledge and experiences that will make them better leaders

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Participants rated a 4 or 5 on how RRA compared to other leadership activities they’d attended at KU

FIRST VIRTUAL RYLA ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY In its ongoing efforts to bring future Jayhawks to KU while learning valuable leadership skills, Union Programs partners with Rotary District #5710 to present an annual summer Rotary Youth Leadership Academy.

RYLA exists to provide Kansas high school students with a fun and educational week-long camp covering topics that include leadership development, team dynamics, conflict management, inclusive thinking and social justice.

RYLA participants interact with KU students, campus leaders, community leaders, and professionals.

This year, RYLA went completely virtual, hosting 35 participants. Participants and student leaders still had the opportunity to develop leadership skills while having fun and making connections.

76%

Participants said RYLA provided knowledge and experiences that will make them better leaders

“THE RRA RETREAT HELPED ME GAIN CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT I USED TO CONNECT WITH THE PARTICIPANTS AT RYLA AND LEAD CONVERSATIONS ON REAL-WORLD ISSUES." - MIKAYLA LEADER, RYLA STUDENT LEADER

76%

Participants stated they would get involved in their school or community because of RYLA

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WORKING AS A TEAM ESPORTS SIGNING DAY On December 5, 2019, six University of Kansas students came together to formally sign their official contracts and join the inaugural varsity Esports team at KU. Signing day officially kicked off the Esports program so that the team could begin formalized practices and competitions. The students were introduced by 2019 Coach Michelle Compton-Muñoz and they sported the first KU Esports gear at the program. The program was made possible through a partnership with KU Information Technology and Dell Technologies that

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Players

created a new competition center in the Kansas Union.

2020 and beyond - The KU Varsity Esports team continues to evolve, and compete in League of Legends, Overwatch and Rocket League. During Battlfly and Riot’s post-COVID Weekly Tournament #3, the Jayhawks, a 16 seed, won the championship – a true Cinderella story.

To learn more about the KU Esports team visit union.ku.edu/esports

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Finished NACE fall cup regular season in the Overwatch®

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Finished NACE fall cup regular season in the Rocket League®

ONE DAY OF SERVICE MINI BIG EVENT 2020

“DESPITE THE DIFFICULT, UNCERTAIN TIMES, A STUDENT-LED TEAM AND VOLUNTEERS GATHERED FOR A DAY OF SERVICE TO GIVE BACK TO A COMMUNITY THAT GIVES US A HOME. EVERYONE TRULY DEMONSTRATED THE JAYHAWK VALUES OF SERVICE AND SAFETY.” - SUSIE GLENN, 20-21 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

The Big Event’s mission is to unite KU students, faculty and staff with the Lawrence community to foster a culture of service through collaboration and giving back.

The Big Event Cancellation – It was with a heavy heart the 10th Annual The Big Event at KU scheduled for April 18th was canceled due to the pandemic. Although The Big Event

team was completely heartbroken by this cancellation, the safety of the team, student volunteers, and jobsite managers was the primary concern. The group had made substantial headway on recruitment prior to the cancellation primarily due to their expanded and engaging tabling efforts.

Mini Big Event 2020 - Despite challenging

circumstances this year, Mini Big Event was held on October 17th, 2020. The 2020 Mini Big Event was a great success, despite the adjustments.

This organization's continued success is a result of the efforts of the volunteers, jobsite managers, and the The Big Event leadership team and committee members.

To volunteer your time or resources for the 11th annual The Big Event on April 17, 2021, please visit union.ku.edu/thebigevent

60%

Increase in The Big Event 2020 volunteer registrations prior to COVID-19 cancellation

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Mini Big Event volunteers for fall 2020

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Mini Big Event job sites for fall 2020

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A HOME TO HISTORY VETERAN’S DAY REDEDICATION In November 2019, the KU Memorial Union honored veterans by rededicating the building to the 129 Jayhawks who lost their lives in service to their country during WWI.

“A SYMBOL OF REMEMBRANCE FOR OUR FELLOW JAYHAWKS.”

129 stars were placed under the Kansas Union arch to acknowledge and memorialize our veterans. As a home to history, the Kansas Union is honored to serve as a symbol of remembrance for our fellow Jayhawks.

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NORTH COLLEGE CLOCK PRESERVATION NORTH COLLEGE CLOCK DEDICATION Purportedly the only remaining artifact from KU's first building, Old North College, now resides in the Kansas Union.

In an effort to preserve history, the KU Memorial Union was proud to add the North College Clock to its permanent collection in a rededication ceremony which took place in February 2020.

The Relph family donated the clock to Student Housing in 1995 during Ken Stoner’s tenure as director. Twenty-five years later, Sarah Waters, Director of Student Housing, presented the clock to the Memorial Union (Stoner and Waters are pictured below).

To celebrate the history of the KU Memorial Union and all that it stands for, this year, we will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the KU Memorial Union.

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CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES A NEW TRADITION ON ASCHER PLAZA On March 7, 2019, six bronze Jayhawks hatched outside of the Kansas Union on Ascher Plaza. Since the unveiling, Ascher Plaza has quickly become a sacred place and new

“ONCE YOU'RE A JAYHAWK, YOU'RE ALWAYS A JAYHAWK.” - JAMES ASCHER SR.

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tradition on campus for Jayhawks to come together and create memories for generations to come.

From countless selfies taken by new and visiting Jayhawks, to Fall 2019’s UnionFest, where thousands of Jayhawks celebrated the new academic year, to SUA’s reimagined Tea at Three, held outside this year to allow for social distancing – Ascher Plaza will continue to be a home for all Jayhawks.

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OUR COMMITMENT TO THE KU COMMUNITY THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE KU MEMORIAL UNION Without question, 2020 has been unprecedented and the Union has not been immune to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. In mid-March, the Union took swift and deliberate action to fully transition our programming and operations to a virtual environment.

By the end of June 2020, the necessary changes made to keep our community safe from the coronavirus pandemic had left campus and our Union unimaginably quiet.

Union staff, students, and alumni have demonstrated remarkable resolve this year to persevere through the pandemic.

Union staff, students, and our community have demonstrated remarkable resolve this year to persevere through the pandemic.

“THE STUDENTS’ DRIVE THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS AND THEIR

Our Event Services team made an immediate transition to a virtual setting, incorporating a virtual bookings calendar to continue to serve students, rescheduling meetings and events.

KU Dining Services quickly came up with a plan to serve students when they return, including a new system for food delivery to those in quarantine.

The KU Bookstore transitioned to free textbook shipping, social distancing and curbside pickup prioritizing the health and safety of store associates, customers and students.

COMMITMENT TO THE KU COMMUNITY HAS NEVER BEEN MORE APPARENT.” - WHITNEY MAHONEY, PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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Union Programs and all the student leaders in Student Union Activities, The Big Event, Esports, KU Info, and KJHK continued their long histories of creatively executing safe programming. Everyone truly demonstrated the Jayhawk values of service and care in engaging the KU community.

Learn more about how Union Programs persevered this year at Union.ku.edu/programs-covid-2020

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A CELEBRATION TO REMEMBER

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the meaning Their journey reveals nature of of belonging and the all Jayhawks.

1920 JAYHAWK BIRTHDAY: A NESTING STORY On September 17, 2020, the KU community came together for a socially distant celebration on Ascher Plaza to celebrate the 1920 Jayhawk’s 100th birthday.

To properly honor and celebrate the century-old Jayhawk, Union Director David Mucci authored a signature children’s book for the occasion, entitled, “Jayhawk Birthday: A

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Nesting Story. Illustrated by recent KU Design graduate, Rachel Lewis, the book depicts an enchanting Kansas Union adventure, revealing the meaning of belonging and the nature of all Jayhawks. During the week-long celebration, The Kansas Union Gallery featured an exhibit with excerpts from the original story artwork along with a visual history of the origins of the 1920 Jayhawk.

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To purchase the book visit Union.ku.edu/jayhawk-birthday-nesting-story 100% of profits go back to support Student programs at KU.

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UNION’S LIFELONG IMPACT HEAR FROM UNION ALUMNI

“The Unions had a profound impact on me both personally and professionally. I learned skills in marketing, budgeting, managing, event planning and communication that I know landed my first job, and have helped me grow in my career.

The Unions are also where I met my husband - we've been together now for almost 11 years. I owe everything to the Unions!”

- Nathan Mack

President, Union Friends Organization

“My time at KU certainly helped form me and set the foundation for my life and career. SUA and the Unions were a big part of it. Managing the SUA gallery, meeting artists, setting up shows and seeing others enjoy the fruits of our efforts have inspired me to stay active in the arts. Working with challenging issues as well as unexpected turns of events is part of my every-day work as a University administrator. SUA and the Unions helped me fall in love with University life and set me on my career path.”

- Brenda Selman

"It's been more than 18-years since I graduated from KU, and I still share that my most meaningful and memorable college experiences were because the Union was there to offer opportunities that helped create the professional me. The friendships and stories gathered from my time with SUA and KJHK will last far longer than the short four years I was lucky enough to call the Union my ‘home away from home.”

- Marie Dispenza, J.D.

"From orientation to commencement, the Union was the backdrop of my KU experience. It was the center of much of my day-to-day life, from picking out books and eating meals to attending meetings and going to work.

But in many ways, it shaped my broader experience as well.

More than just a building, the Union is a place where the present meets the past, always brimming with activity while seeped in KU history and tradition. Through the Union, I learned what it meant to be a Jayhawk."

INSPIRING OUR FUTURE LEADERS

- Steve Munch

Through the Rita Ravens Alexander Retreat, Rita Alexander hopes students will gain lifelong leadership skills.

“LEADERSHIP IS NOT A POSITION OR TITLE. IT IS ACTION AND EXAMPLE.“ 22

- UNKNOWN AUTHOR

“The unions were the bedrock of my KU experience where I made so many life-long friends and had unforgettable experiences. In fact, the skills I learned as a student coordinator helped me land my post-collegiate career. I'll be forever thankful for my time at the Union!"

- Andrew Mechler

IN MEMORIAM BRITTANI (WILTON) MARINSKY (1986-2020) We were heartbroken to learn of Brittani’s passing in September, as we have such fond memories of our time together as the Executive Leadership Team for Student Union Activities. For the 2008-2009 academic year, Bill Walberg, Nathan Mack, and Lauren Lakebrink Krueger spent countless hours each week working with Brittani to plan and implement thoughtful programs for the KU community. Brittani served as our Vice President of Marketing and was instrumental in the success of our work.

Brittani will always be remembered by us for her maturity, her thoughtfulness, her passion, and her love for KU. She used every opportunity presented to give back to her community. She was also enthusiastic, energized, and always ready to

She understood even then how precious our experiences were and she wanted to make the best of them. We will also never forget her pink blanket; it kept her nice and warm on those cold Kansas days and nights.

Brittani was taken from the world far too young, but her memory lives on. We (Bill, Lauren, Nathan) and the entire Union community will never forget Brittani and the time we spent together. We send our thoughts and prayers to her spouse, her dogs, and the students whose lives she has since touched as a school teacher. do whatever it took - without reservation. She approached everything with a grounded sense of humor, and we will never forget the way her laugh would reverberate throughout the office.

We miss you, Brittani, and you will always remain in our hearts.

MARY ELLEN ASCHER (1928-2020) The KU Memorial Union lost a generous and effervescent patron this year with the passing of Mary Ellen Ascher.

Mary Ellen, and her spouse James Ascher Sr., repeatedly came to the rescue of needy Union projects.

She heeded the call for the purchase of the world’s greatest Jayhawk Collection, threatened with sale and dispersal. That intervention not only retained the “sacred objects” at KU but brilliantly showcased them in the Kansas Union Bookstore. Her presence

at the January 29, 2005, ribbon cutting introduced us to a lively and amusing personality.

and was the only one ready to proclaim the day too cold and urge a quick conclusion to the ceremony.

The next “save” was with the Jayhawk mascot statuary installation on the Boulevard.

The Union had money for the plaza reconstruction, an idea for a spectacular setting but no cash for bronzes. Again, the Aschers came through allowing for the realization of the Jayhawk temple now known as “Ascher Family Plaza”. The March 7, 2019, dedication drew an immense crowd on what proved a blustery and cold day. Mary Ellen was nonplussed by the crowds and the dignitaries

Mary Ellen raised a wonderful family which we have had the opportunity to enjoy. Her children Jim, Chris and Jillian and their grandchildren are a tight knit group which have been wonderful partners in our campus outings.

Mary Ellen will be missed for her spirit and generosity and will live on in the KU traditions she enshrined for KU and the Jayhawk Nation.

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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES CONNECT. SUPPORT. INSPIRE. LIFELONG IMPACT. THE KJHK-FM STUDENT RUN RADIO FUND

ACCOUNT #35138

This fund supports the station and its students in special projects, programs, and endeavors beyond the station's normal daily operations. Gifts to this fund support special technology projects and innovative educational opportunities for KJHK students.

THE BIG EVENT PROGRAM ACCOUNT

ACCOUNT #40816

The Big Event fund underwrites project needs to include tools, meals, t-shirts, safety garb, and all the operational elements required for success.

SUA ENRICHMENT ACCOUNT

ACCOUNT #37241

SUA Enrichment provides funds necessary to sustain, expand & enhance student life at KU through SUA programs.

RITA RAVENS ALEXANDER LEADERSHIP FUND

ACCOUNT #41290

The RRA Leadership Retreat provides personalized, leadership development opportunities in a retreat environment that allows for intense, concentrated learning. The program is directed toward Union advised student organizations to aid them in an environment of diminished institutional resources and mounting demands on student time and energy.

To support students throughout the Unions, please visit union.ku.edu/giving

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We are grateful now more than ever for our Union community!

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