Driving with Jayhawks

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In the monthly Driving with Jayhawks series, we’re taking the best of KU on a ride through campus as we talk Jayhawk experience.

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Driving with Jayhawks: Karla Leeper

KU’s Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, Karla Leeper, g’91, PhD’93 joins Paige Freeman to discuss how, when and why the University chooses...

Driving with Jayhawks: April Blackmon Strange

April Blackmon Strange, director of the KU Military-Affiliated Student Center joins Paige Freeman to discuss how the University supports the KU military community.

Driving with Jayhawks: Megh Knappenberger

Kansas City-based artist Megh Knappenberger, f’04 joins Austin Harris to discuss her art career, including new art debuting at Homecoming.

Driving with Jayhawks: Gameday at the Jayhawk Welcome Center

Football tailgates are back at the Jayhawk Welcome Center! Heather Hawkins joins Paige Freeman to discuss how the new building connects Jayhawks to their home.

Driving with Jayhawks: Michael Chavez on diversity & access in admissions

Michael Chavez, c’11, g’14, discusses his efforts recruiting a diverse student population to KU.

Driving with Jayhawks: Dole Institute of Politics

The Dole Institute of Politics celebrates its 20th anniversary, and late Senator Dole’s centennial birthday.

Driving with Jayhawks: Talking Mental Health

Kristie Baumchen, director of mental health services for Kansas Athletics, shares prevention, education and treatment Jayhawks can apply to their daily mental health.

Driving with Jayhawks: Jayhawk Welcome Center

Kristi Laclé, c’99, shares the process of making the Jayhawk Welcome Center a reality.

Driving with Jayhawks: Kelsey Galle

Kelsey Galle, c’12, joins Driving with Jayhawks to preview the KU Alumni Association’s Rock Chalk Forever.

Driving with Jayhawks: Travis Goff

Athletics Director Travis Goff shares memories of his time as a KU student, his professional journey back to Lawrence, and updates to the Gateway District.

Driving with Jayhawks: Paul Pierce II

Paul Pierce II, j’15, associate athletics director for inclusive excellence, joins Driving with Jayhawks.

Driving with Jayhawks: Dan Martin

KU Endowment President Dan Martin discussws the importance of KU Endowment to the ongoing mission and goals of the University.

Driving with Jayhawks: Jessica Palm

Jessica Palm, VP of marketing and public relations at the Kansas City Area Development Council, joins Driving with Jayhawks.

Driving with Jayhawks: Whitney Jones

KU architect project manager Whitney Jones joins Driving with Jayhawks.

Driving with Jayhawks: Allie Burch

Allie Burch, president of the student alumni & endowment board, shares her Jayhawk journey to Lawrence.

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