Civic Learning Week @KU
Civic Learning Week is an annual initiative by iCivics to highlight the importance of civic education in American democracy. The University of Kansas will celebrate Civic Learning Week @ KU March 9-13 with a slate of events for KU students and others in the Jayhawk community who are interested in learning more about community engagement and civic leadership opportunities on our campus and beyond.
Civic Learning Week 2026 at the University of Kansas
March 9th-13th
Monday, March 9th
Voter Registration Tabling
When: 11 AM-1 PM
Where: Kansas Union, Level 3
Lawrence Reviewed Pop-Up: Review Civic Education
When: 5:30 PM
Where: Dole Institute of Politics
Host: Dole Institute of Politics
Tuesday, March 10th
Unlocked Journeys: A Re-Entry Simulation
When: 9 AM-12 PM
Where: Ballroom, Kansas Union
Host: Criminal Justice
Voter Registration Tabling
When: 11 AM-1 PM
Where: Kansas Union, Level 3
Civic Engagement & Leadership Fair
When: 1-4 PM
Where: Ballroom, Kansas Union
Hosts: Center for Service Learning, the Institute for Leadership Studies, and KU Criminal Justice
Interested in Tabling? Sign Up Here!
Educate & Act: Student Senate Elections & Engaging Your Representatives
When: 5:30-6:30 PM
Where: Virtual
Host: The Commons and the Center for Service Learning
Educate & Act Watch Party and Discussion
When: 5:30-7:30 PM
Where: Pine Room, Kansas Union
Host: Kennedy Farrier, KU Student and 2025-2026 Trailblazer Mini-Grant Recipient
Wednesday, March 11th
The Power of the Badge: Sheriffs and Inequality in the United States
When: 10-11:30 AM
Where: Pine Room, Kansas Union
Host: School of Public Affairs & Administration
Voter Registration Tabling
When: 11 AM-1 PM
Where: Kansas Union, Level 3
Student Civic Leadership Workshop
When: 2-4:30 PM
Where: Forum A, Burge Union
Hosts: Institute for Leadership Studies and the Center for Service Learning
Mocktails & Mingle: Public Service
When: 5-6:30 PM
Where: Jayhawk Welcome Center
Host: University Career Center and KU Alumni
Thursday, March 12th
Voter Registration Tabling
When: 11 AM-1 PM
Where: Kansas Union, Level 3
Voter Registration Tabling
When: 4-6 PM
Where: Hawks Nest, Regents Center (Edwards Campus)
Educate & Act Follow-Up: Contacting Your Representatives Workshop
When: 5:30-7:30 PM
Where: Divine Nine Room, Kansas Union
Host: Kennedy Farrier, KU Student and 2025-2026 Trailblazer Mini-Grant Recipient