Rapport Program
The Rapport series aims to foster community at the University of Kansas by providing staff and faculty with intentional space to network, build support systems, and improve their quality of life. Rapport events are open to all KU graduate students, staff, postdocs, and faculty.
Staff & Faculty Rapport Program
Many staff and faculty who attend Rapport events say that they leave feeling re-energized and more connected to the community. We invite all KU staff and faculty to attend and cultivate more holistic support, networking, and community building.
The dates for the 2024-2025 Staff & Faculty Rapport program are set. Please RSVP for all of the events you plan to attend. Food and refreshments are provided.
Location: The Pub @ the Jayhawk Welcome Center
Time: 3:30-5:30 pm for each date
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please email belonging@ku.edu at least one week prior to the event.
Post Doctoral Rapport Program
Rapport focuses on building intentional networks of care and belonging for members of the KU community.
This academic year we are expanding this series to include events that are welcoming for post-docs at KU! We provide appetizers and drinks for all attendees. This environment allows participants to connect with one another and meet other post-docs on campus that they may have not had a chance to connect with otherwise. The event helps build healthy and vibrant communities on campus where participants get to take a break from their busy schedules and develop networks of support.
- Date: Wednesday April 23, 2025
- Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
- Location: Hawks Next, 1st Floor, Kansas Union (1301 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045)
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please email belonging@ku.edu at least one week prior to the event.
Graduate Student Rapport Program
Hosted from Spring 2023-Spring 2024, Rapport for Graduate Students focused on building intentional networks of care and belonging for KU graduate students.
These events were hosted at the Bird Dog Bar at the Oread Hotel by Hilton, with appetizers and soft drinks provided for all attendees. This environment allowed participants to connect with one another and meet other graduate students that they may have not had a chance to connect with otherwise. The program was sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (now the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX), Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity, Graduate Studies, International Support Services, and Office of Multicultural Affairs.