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Course detail: The World Cup Comes to KC
The Kansas City region will be in the world spotlight this summer when 650,000 fans come to town for six World Cup soccer matches. From the Fan Fest, where the teams will sleep, eat and practice, to how exactly all those people are going to get around, we will take a deep dive into all things related to the most popular sport in the world. Wear your favorite club's jersey and get ready to have fun!
Instructor Bio: Jason Booker is the deputy director for external affairs and revenue generation at the University of Kansas and the sport administrator for the Kansas Women's Soccer program. He recently served as the chair of the Kansas City Sports Commission where he was part of the team to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup and several NCAA Championships to the Kansas City region. He received his undergraduate degree in sports management from KUand his master's in sports administration from Wichita State University.
Ruth DeWitt is the manager of external affairs and sales operations at ExploreLawrence where she works to bring visitors, groups and events to Lawrence. Prior to her current role, Ruth was the communicationsmanager in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Kansas and the marketing director at the Lawrence Arts Center. Ruth has worked closely with the Kansas City Sports Commission and the FIFA World Cup 26 Kansas City committee to ensure that fans, teams and visitors have a superior experience during the matches.
Course Accessibility: Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require reasonable accommodations in order to participate in an event, please email jayhawkglobal@ku.edu or call 785-864-6779 at least three weeks before the first day of the event.
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Instructor Bio: Jason Booker is the deputy director for external affairs and revenue generation at the University of Kansas and the sport administrator for the Kansas Women's Soccer program. He recently served as the chair of the Kansas City Sports Commission where he was part of the team to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup and several NCAA Championships to the Kansas City region. He received his undergraduate degree in sports management from KUand his master's in sports administration from Wichita State University.
Ruth DeWitt is the manager of external affairs and sales operations at ExploreLawrence where she works to bring visitors, groups and events to Lawrence. Prior to her current role, Ruth was the communicationsmanager in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Kansas and the marketing director at the Lawrence Arts Center. Ruth has worked closely with the Kansas City Sports Commission and the FIFA World Cup 26 Kansas City committee to ensure that fans, teams and visitors have a superior experience during the matches.
An Osher membership fee of $25 is required to enroll in this class. If you have not paid your membership fee, please click on the blue link below under "course accessibility" to add the membership fee to your shopping cart. Then continue shopping to select your courses and/or events. If you have questions about whether or not you have paid your member fee, please call 785-864-6779.
Course Accessibility: Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require reasonable accommodations in order to participate in an event, please email jayhawkglobal@ku.edu or call 785-864-6779 at least three weeks before the first day of the event.
(required) Osher Membership Fee
