Jessie Ball Lecture and Pinning Ceremony for Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Students
Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Battenfeld Auditorium

Join the Annual Jessie Ball Lecture and Pinning Ceremony for the Physical Therapy Class of 2026 and the Athletic Training Class of 2025. The title of this year’s talk will be “The Shoulders I Stand On” given by Lisa Stehno-Bittel, PhD, BS'83, FAIMBE.

Gold Medal Breakfast - $15 fee

Friday, Oct. 6 at 8 a.m.
Health Education Building, Ad Astra Room

Members of the 1973 classes: you and your guests are invited to attend this special breakfast honoring your 50th reunion. During the breakfast, you’ll receive your gold medal pins and share memories of your time at KU Medical Center.

Botanic Gardens Tours - morning and afternoon tours!
Friday, Oct. 6 at 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m
Tours meet in the Health Education Building, ground floor lobby

Take a stroll through beautiful campus gardens. The Botanic Gardens at the University of Kansas Medical Center utilizes plants and nature’s beneficial properties to educate, uplift and inspire healthy communities.

KU Medical Center Historical Tours - morning and afternoon tours!
Friday, Oct. 6 at 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
Tours meet on the Health Education Building bridge

This historical walking tour of the Kansas City campus will feature some of the oldest and newest buildings on the premises. Join us for the 60-minute tour to discover the history behind the buildings and the notable figures they are named after.

Neis Clinical Skills Laboratory Tour
Friday, Oct. 6 at 10:45 a.m.
Tour meet in the Health Education Building, 3rd floor lobby

Take a tour of the Neis Clinical Skills Laboratory (NCSL), an immersive environment where students can learn and test their knowledge, skills and abilities in a simulated clinical setting. The NCSL is designed to mimic a clinical care facility and includes outpatient suites, in-patient rooms, a home-care suite and more.

Zamierowski Institute for Experiential Learning Tours - morning and afternoon tours!
Friday, Oct. 6 at 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
Tours meet in the Health Education Building, 4th floor lobby

Take a tour of KU Medical Center’s state-of-the-art simulation labs. The Zamierowski Institute for Experiential Learning provides the resources necessary to create immersive training experiences for health care professionals and trainees from all disciplines.

Alumni Awards Luncheon - $15 fee

Friday, Oct. 6 at 12 p.m.
Beller Conference Center

Join us in honoring 10 outstanding alumni and honorary alumni. The Alumni Awards are the highest honors the KU Medical Center Alumni Association bestows upon graduates and those who have made outstanding contributions to health care. Virtual ceremony option is available! 

Health Education Building Art Tour
Friday, Oct. 6 at 1:45 p.m.
Tour meet in the Health Education Building, ground floor lobby

Join Executive Vice Chancellor Robert D. Simari, MD’86, on a guided tour of the commissioned artwork displayed throughout the Health Education Building. The tour will feature an overview of the art installations, as well as the design elements that inspire the architecture of the building.

Coffee and Conversation with KU School of Health Professions Leadership
Friday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m.
Murphy Lobby

Leadership invites all School of Health Professions alumni and guests to join them for an informal chat over coffee and treats.

Coffee and Conversation with KU School of Nursing Leadership
Friday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m.
School of Nursing, Atrium

Leadership invites all School of Nursing alumni and guests to join them for an informal chat over coffee and treats.

Coffee and Conversation with KU School of Medicine Leadership
Friday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m.
Health Education Building, Room 2249

Leadership invites all School of Medicine alumni and guests to join them for an informal chat over coffee and treats.

Occupational Therapy Education Keynote Address and Reception - 1 CEU
Friday, Oct. 6 at 6:15 p.m.
Health Education Building, Room B104

Please join the department of Occupational Therapy for the 2023 Occupational Therapy Education Alumni Weekend keynote address. The special guest and keynote speaker is Catana Brown, PhD'99, OTR/L, FAOTA. Dr. Brown's presentation is titled, "Less Talking and More Doing: Things We Can Do to Promote Occupational Therapy's Distinct Value." A persistent perception in our profession is that others don't know what we do. This belief can undermine our efforts to promote occupational therapy and what we can DO so that others understand our contributions to health and well-being.

This schedule is subject to change. The KU Medical Center Office of Alumni Relations will communicate any schedule changes to registered attendees as soon as possible.

KU Bookstore
Friday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Orr-Major Building, ground floor

Visit the KU Bookstore to stock up on all your Jayhawk needs. Attendees can enjoy a 20% discount!

Clendening Library
Friday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Robinson Building, 1st floor

Visit the Clendening Medical Library & Museum's open house to explore one of the nation's finest collections of rare, historical medical books and manuscripts. While you're there, view the museum's featured exhibit, Beyond Angels of Mercy: Florence Nightingale and the Evolution of the Nursing Uniform, which traces the evolution of the nursing uniform from its inception to its retirement in the later decades of the 20th century. Class yearbooks will also be available to peruse, and refreshments will be provided.

Come & Go Breakfast and Resource Fair
Friday, Oct. 6 from 9 - 11 a.m.
Health Education Building, Room G205

Stop by and chat with a variety of departments and campus organizations to learn about the services and resources available for our KU Medical Center community. Breakfast, refreshments and giveaways sponsored by Central Bank. 

Don't miss the chance to take a picture with Baby Jay, who will make an appearance at the photobooth.

Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training Lab
Friday, Oct. 6 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
School of Nursing, Room 1020

Take a facilities tour of the Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science and Athletic Training lab.

Anatomy Lab
Friday, Oct. 6 from 1 - 4 p.m.
Orr-Major Building, 4th floor

The Gross Anatomy Lab's open house offers a chance to explore its state-of-the-art facility, which provides anatomical science education to students, healthcare professionals, and the community. During the tour, you can learn about KUMC's Willed Body Program.

Occupational Therapy Education Facilities Tour - 1 CEU
Friday, Oct. 6 from 4 - 5 p.m.
Tour meets at the Health Education Building Ground Floor Lobby

Take a facilities tour of the Occupational Therapy Education classrooms and learning spaces. To earn 1 CEU during this event, you will observe Lacy Wright presentation titled “Simulation in Occupational Therapy Education: Technology Innovation and How Fieldwork Educators Can Help.”

Occupational Therapy Education Open House - 1 CEU
Friday, Oct. 6 from 5 - 6 p.m.
Health Education Building, Room B104

Join the Occupational Therapy Education's open house to browse department and program presentations provided by current faculty and students. You will have the opportunity to learn about contributions to OT and other health professions from current students across the three programs. Attend this event to earn 1 CEU.

*If you are unable to attend the tour but observe Lacy Wright’s presentation during the Facilities Tour, you will have the opportunity to earn that credit during the Open House.

School of Medicine Society Field Day
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Kirmayer Gymnasium and Field

Society Field Day is an annual event on the Kansas City campus for the six Medical Alumni Academic Societies to come together for a friendly competition of field games including dodgeball, obstacle course and sack races, tug-o-war and more! You’re invited to come watch some of the festivities and see some of the fun our medical students have outside of school. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled for a different date.

This schedule is subject to change. The KU Medical Center Office of Alumni Relations will communicate any schedule changes to registered attendees as soon as possible.

School of Health Professions - Class of 1973 Reunion
Friday, Oct. 6 from 5 - 7 p.m.
OurHouseKC

Join the Health Professions Class of 1973 for its 50th reunion celebration. Payment will be completed via separate checks onsite at the reunion.

School of Health Professions - Hearing & Speech Reunion - This event is now cancelled
Friday, Oct. 6 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Meet at the Health Education Building, Ground Floor Lobby

Join the School of Health Professions' Hearing & Speech reunion event. A selection of light refreshments will be provided.

School of Health Professions - Clinical Laboratory Science Reunion and 90th Anniversary Event
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 1 - 3 p.m.
Tanner's, 87th Street

Join the School of Health Professions' Clinical Laboratory Science for it's 90th anniversary celebration. Appetizers and drink tickets will be provided.

School of Health Professions - Nurse Anesthesia Reunion - This event is now cancelled
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 1 - 3 p.m.
Strang Hall

Join the School of Health Professions' Nurse Anesthesia reunion event. A selection of appetizers and cash bar will be provided.

School of Health Professions - Health Information Management Reunion
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 2 - 4 p.m.
O'Neill's

Join the School of Health Professions' Health Information Management reunion event. Payment will be completed via separate checks onsite at the reunion.

School of Health Professions - Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, & Athletic Training Reunion
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 2 - 4 p.m.
OurHouseKC

Join the School of Health Professions' Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training reunion event. Payment will be completed via separate checks onsite at the reunion.

School of Health Professions - Occupational Therapy Reunion - $38 fee
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 3 - 5 p.m.
SERV

Join the School of Health Professions' Occupational Therapy reunion event for a fun and engaging evening with KU OTE alumni, faculty and current students! A selection of appetizers, cash bar and pickleball courts will be provided.

School of Health Professions - Dietetics & Nutrition Reunion
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 4 - 6 p.m.
Martin City Brewing Company, Leawood

Join the School of Health Professions' Dietetics & Nutrition reunion event. Payment will be completed via separate checks onsite at the reunion.

This schedule is subject to change. The KU Medical Center Office of Alumni Relations will communicate any schedule changes to registered attendees as soon as possible.

School of Medicine - Population Health Alumni Event
Friday, Oct. 6 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Beller Conference Center

Graduates of the MHSA, MPH, MS-CR and PhD in Health Policy & Management programs are invited to this special alumni event. A selection of appetizers and cocktails will be provided.

School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine Reunion - $25 fee
Friday, Oct. 6 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Health Education Building, Ad Astra Room

Medical alumni and guests are invited to attend a reception. Visit with Doctor of Medicine graduates of all class years, hear about ongoing efforts to grow the pipeline of future healthcare providers, student support and the future of medical education at the KU School of Medicine. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be provided at the reception.

School of Medicine - Class of 1963 Reunion
Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m.
Pierpont’s at Union Station

Join the Medicine Class of 1963 for its 60th reunion celebration. Payment will be completed via separate checks onsite at the reunion.

School of Medicine - Class of 1960 Reunion
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 12 - 2 p.m.
Seasons 52

Join the Medicine Class of 1960 for its 63rd reunion celebration. Payment will be completed via separate checks onsite at the reunion.

School of Medicine - Biostatistics & Data Science Reunion - This event is now canceled
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 4 - 6 p.m.
Strang Hall

Join the School of Medicine's Biostatistics & Data Science reunion event. A selection of appetizers and cash bar will be provided.

School of Medicine - Basic Science Reunion
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Nick & Jakes, Overland Park

Join the School of Medicine's Basic Science reunion event. Payment will be completed via separate checks onsite at the reunion.

School of Medicine - Class of 1982 Reunion - $78 fee
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 5 - 9 p.m.
Chicken N Pickle, Overland Park

Join the Medicine Class of 1982 for its 41st reunion celebration. A selection of appetizers and cocktails will be provided.

School of Medicine - Class of 1958 Reunion
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Home of Dr. Donna Childs

Join the Medicine Class of 1958 for its 65th reunion celebration. KC Joe's barbecue will be provided.

School of Medicine - Wichita Class of 2003 Reunion
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Village Travel, Wichita

Join the School of Medicine-Wichita Class of 2003 for its 20th reunion celebration. Dinner will be provided.

School of Medicine - Class of 1973 Reunion - $85 fee
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Milburn Country Club

Join the Medicine Class of 1973 for its 50th reunion celebration. A select menu and cash bar will be provided.

School of Medicine - Class of 1983 Reunion - $78 fee
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 7 - 9 p.m.
Brio Italian Grille

Join the Medicine Class of 1983 for its 40th reunion celebration. A select menu and cash bar will be provided.

This schedule is subject to change. The KU Medical Center Office of Alumni Relations will communicate any schedule changes to registered attendees as soon as possible.

School of Nursing - Class of 1973 Reunion - $47 fee
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bristol, Leawood

Join the Nursing Class of 1973 for its 50th reunion celebration. Brunch will be provided.

School of Nursing Reunion
Saturday, Oct. 7 from 4 - 7 p.m.
Chicken N Pickle, North Kansas City

All class years from the School of Nursing are invited to this special school reunion event. Payment will be completed via separate checks onsite at the reunion. A pickleball court will be provided.

This schedule is subject to change. The KU Medical Center Office of Alumni Relations will communicate any schedule changes to registered attendees as soon as possible.