This year's KU Reads selection, “Orbital,” follows astronauts circling the Earth aboard the ISS, and in October, someone who actually lived that story comes home to KU. Join NASA astronaut and KU alumna Loral O'Hara for a public conversation on spaceflight, science, and perspective, alongside KU faculty and a graduate...
This year's KU Reads selection, “Orbital,” follows astronauts circling the Earth aboard the ISS, and in October, someone who actually lived that story comes home to KU. Join NASA astronaut and KU alumna Loral O'Hara for a public conversation on spaceflight, science, and perspective, alongside KU faculty and a graduate student. Free and open to all; livestream available on KU's Hall Center for Humanities Crowdcast channel. Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 7–8:30 p.m. Kansas Union Ballroom 1301 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045 Submit a question for consideration: https://kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1GGI1O0TIHHbRKS Hall Center Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/loral
The Kansas Union is a historic and beloved student union on the University of Kansas campus offering large event spaces, study areas, dining options, and student-run programs including a top-rated college radio station. It hosts over 28 reservable spaces across three buildings, making it a central hub for meetings, con...
The Kansas Union is a historic and beloved student union on the University of Kansas campus offering large event spaces, study areas, dining options, and student-run programs including a top-rated college radio station. It hosts over 28 reservable spaces across three buildings, making it a central hub for meetings, conferences, and community events. The venue fosters a strong sense of community and belonging through its welcoming spaces and diverse programming.
