Kitchen 8 is thrilled to announce a weekend of festivities to honor the 100th Anniversary of Watkins Scholarship Hall, the University of Kansas’s very first scholarship hall.

We invite all alumni, friends, and supporters to RSVP your interest to help us plan an unforgettable celebration.

Watkins Hall 100th Anniversary
September 4-6, 2026
Lawrence, KS

A full schedule of activities will be released in January 2026.

Support the Celebration
Help Kitchen 8 make this milestone truly special! Your contributions will directly support the Watkins Hall 100th Anniversary events.

💻 Donate Online
✉️ Mail a Check to:
K8 Treasurer
c/o Watkins Museum of History
1047 Massachusetts Street
Lawrence, KS 66044

Please include a note indicating your donation is for the Watkins Hall 100th Anniversary.

Want to Get Involved?
We welcome volunteers to help plan and organize the celebration. Please contact K8 President, Sarah Greenup at sarahgreenup@gmail.com to join the planning team.

Let’s honor the legacy of Watkins Hall and celebrate 100 years of scholarship, community, and tradition!