Free screening of Wicked! Don’t miss this chance to relive the wonder of one of Broadway’s most iconic musicals with fellow students. Stick around after the show for a lively discussion—share your thoughts, explore themes, and connect with others who love Wicked as much as you do!

🎟️ Admission is completely FREE. We will also be providing free popcorn and drinks.

Join UPC for line & swing dancing, yard games, and cowboy hat decorating!

🎭 FREE Improv Shows & Workshop🎭

Join us for an exciting two-day improv festival packed with spontaneous comedy, quick wit, and endless laughs!

📅 February 28 – Catch an electrifying Improv Show at the Purple Masque Theatre from 8:00-9:45 PM, featuring top-tier collegiate and professional improv troupes from across the Midwest!

📅 March 1 – Join our Public Improv Workshop at Forum Hall from 3:30-4:30 PM, where you’ll learn the art of improv from the pros! Then, cap off the night with another Improv Show at Forum Hall from 7:00-10:00 PM.

No tickets, no cost—just pure, unscripted fun! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend of creativity, comedy, and community.

This event is not sponsored by the Union Program Council (UPC).

🎭 FREE Improv Shows & Workshop🎭

Join us for an exciting two-day improv festival packed with spontaneous comedy, quick wit, and endless laughs!

📅 February 28 – Catch an electrifying Improv Show at the Purple Masque Theatre from 8:00-9:45 PM, featuring top-tier collegiate and professional improv troupes from across the Midwest!

📅 March 1 – Join our Public Improv Workshop at Forum Hall from 3:30-4:30 PM, where you’ll learn the art of improv from the pros! Then, cap off the night with another Improv Show at Forum Hall from 7:00-10:00 PM.

No tickets, no cost—just pure, unscripted fun! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend of creativity, comedy, and community.

This event is not sponsored by the Union Program Council (UPC).

Join us in celebrating the Year of the Snake with AASU as we ring in the Lunar New Year! Enjoy a vibrant day filled with delicious food, captivating cultural performances, and hands-on crafts. Don't miss out on this fun opportunity to experience the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year!

Come to the courtyard for Valentine's Day themed activities and acai bowls provided by Happy Hippie!

Crissi Rice - native, wife, mother, artist, social worker and natural hair enthusiast - brings her artistic focal point about the history of women and expressing different techniques through their hair to tell a story. Her method of choice is mix-medium within the genre of contemporary art.

Rice’s exhibit “Textures and Depth: Unveiling Perspectives & Identities” encourages viewers to dive deeper, to move past the immediate visual impact and uncover the intricate stories and emotions woven into each piece.

The display highlights the striking contrast between surface beauty and hair, and the profound narratives hidden beneath. It emphasizes the importance of looking beyond appearances, encouraging patrons to recognize that true understanding often demands a closer, more thoughtful examination, as every soul carries a story waiting to be uncovered.

Join us for one of our liveliest events to kick off the year—Aux Cord Wars Live! This high-energy, interactive musical gameshow gives YOU the chance to control the music and win cash or prizes on the spot! For over two hours, you’ll compete in a lively DJ battle, with audience members deciding who plays the best tracks and moves the crowd. Hosted by the dynamic Jay Dukes and Trizzy, this event is a non-stop party, bringing together the fun of a DJ competition and the thrill of audience interaction. Don’t miss out on the ultimate musical showdown!

Join us for another fun stuff-a-plush event. Come learn about Cat Trax and UPC while stuffing a fun winter-themed animal!

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Join us for another fun stuff-a-plush event. Come learn about Cat Trax and UPC while stuffing a fun winter-themed animal!

Get ready to dance, sip, and celebrate at Music & Mocktails! Join us for a unique silent disco where 3 DJs spin the best of pop, hip-hop, and throwback jams—all through headphones provided at the event. Enjoy delicious mocktails from our bar and score awesome giveaways!

Say hi to UPC at the Activities Carnival! Stop by to learn how to get involved with the Union Program Council (UPC), explore its student benefits, and discover all the amazing organizations on campus.

With hundreds of student organizations at this tabling fair in the K-State Student Union, there's something for everyone! From hobbies, sports, and service to social, academic, and more, you’re sure to find your perfect fit.

Want to dive deeper? Check out student organizations on OrgCentral for even more opportunities!

Join Union Program Council for a fun evening of traditional bingo where you can win a variety of themed prize baskets! Free snacks and refreshments provided. All students are welcome! 

Start off your semester with a free cup of freshly brewed coffee! Swing by our table in the Union for free beverages and giveaways, a chance to meet new friends, and get the inside scoop on all Week of Welcome events! Whether you’re here for a quick cup or a cozy chat, we’re here to make your first week as warm and welcoming as possible! 

Discover and play unique games from different parts of the world! Join us for an evening filled with fun, snacks, and giveaways. Bring your friends and dive into games that span cultures and continents!

All are welcome—don’t miss out on the excitement!

Arbour Season is coming back to perform at K-State! Come join us for a night of live music!

They are an indie/folk husband and wife duo who draw inspiration from the incredible adventures we experience all across North America in our converted school bus/home. Arbour Season has just made a recent appearance at To The Water Music Festival and they will be performing in the K-State Student Union Courtyard on November 15th at 8:00pm. Come join us for a free fall cozy concert and also receive some fun giveaways and snacks!

They have over 25,000 monthly listeners on Spotify you can check our their page here

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XudVJyOISrXMkNvNFlys

Shane and Emily also have over 30,000 followers on their Instagram- Their handle is @abourseason or you can use this link -https://www.instagram.com/arbourseason

Treat yourself at our upcoming event with a Boba bar and Varsity Donuts! Enjoy delicious drinks and treats while entering giveaways and raffles for a chance to win exciting prizes. Free while supplies last – don’t miss out!

Get ready for a night of fierce fun and fabulous prizes! 🎉 Lil’ Kim is hosting Drag Bingo in the Grand Ballroom on the second floor of the Student Union! Join us for an unforgettable evening of bingo with a twist — it's the perfect blend of glam and game! Will you be the one to shout, “BINGO!”? Don't miss out on your chance to win some amazing prizes!

The Harry Potter Dessert Theater is back! Union Program Council is proud to announce that the Dessert Theater will be held in the “Harry Potter Room”, the Great Room of Hale Library! Come enjoy the desserts of the wizarding world like chocolate frogs, butterbeer, and much more! We will also be hosting a variety of activities throughout the event, such as trivia, a costume contest, a sorting hat, and more! UPC is excited to host On the Spot Improv throughout the event as well.

Discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military status, or veteran status is prohibited.

This event will bring to K-State's campus something that happens all over the world on the night of a U.S. presidential election, when U.S. embassies host events to celebrate a key piece of American democracy. In Manhattan, attendees will gather to watch election-night news coverage, exchange ideas on civic engagement, hear from special speakers, and, ultimately, celebrate democracy. This non-partisan event will focus on the participatory nature of democracy.

There will be games, a photo booth, free food, and drinks!

All are welcome!

Please RSVP by October 30th to celebrateourdemocracy@gmail.com

Join us in conversation as we discuss popular movies and look critically at their implications beyond the screen. We will be hosting a FREE showing of “It Ends With US” in Forum Hall. There will be popcorn, candy and drinks provided. After the movie, there will be a short discussion on the topics and themes shown in this movie.

Stop by and stuff-a-plush and join the pact to create safe and healthy relationships in all areas of your life! We have fun Halloween themed stuffed animals for you to choose from! Our table will located outside of Radina’s

Miss Kansas is coming to speak at the Student Union on October 22nd.

Alexis Smith is preparing to represent Kansas at the 2025 Miss America Competition in January, where she will compete against 51 other young women from across the nation. For her talent presentation, Alexis will perform ventriloquism, a skill that has captivated audiences and judges alike.

Throughout her year of service as Miss Kansas, Alexis will make numerous appearances, many of which will be motivational presentations to students in schools across Kansas. Her community service initiative, "Respect Reclaimed: Advocating for Healthy Relationships," aims to promote the importance of respectful and healthy relationships. Alexis is dedicated to connecting this initiative with the broader missions of the Miss America and Miss Kansas Organizations.

Come to Bosco Plaza for an unforgettable night of live music! The Jam Cat Collective has scouted talented musicians from across campus, forming unique bands that will go head-to-head in an exciting Battle of the Bands. Cheer for your favorites as they compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place honors! This event is free for all students—don’t miss out!

Join us for K-State's 2nd Asian Night Market, brought to you in collaboration with the American Asian Student Union! Enjoy a night filled with delicious food vendors, captivating cultural performances, and fun carnival games with exciting prizes to win! Celebrate diversity, savor amazing flavors, and experience the vibrant traditions of Asia—don't miss out!