We're inviting Shoupistas everywhere to celebrate Professor Shoup at his retirement party!

• Join fellow Shoupistas at the Urban Planning party you won't want to miss!
• Your $100 donation gets you into the party, with discounts for students and recent alumni!
• Celebrate on top of a UCLA landmark with Professors Donald Shoup and Robin Ligget!

Help us mark the end of an era for UCLA Luskin's Urban Planning department when Distinguished Professor Donald Shoup retires May 30.

Reserve your spot now!

Donald Shoup Retirement Celebration
When: Saturday, May 30  •  6 p.m.
Where: UCLA Lot 32

Celebrate the achievements of Professor Donald Shoup as we honor 41 years of service to UCLA's Department of Urban Planning.

Admission: $100 donation*
All proceeds benefit the Donald & Pat Shoup Endowed Fellowship in Urban Planning.

» Get your ticket today!

In a party that is sure to match his impact on urban planning, we'll be celebrating Professor Shoup in a fitting UCLA location -- on top of Lot 32, in the heart of Westwood. Join Donald, Urban Planning faculty and staff, and alumni and students as they celebrate Professor Shoup's legacy with the skyscrapers of Wilshire as a backdrop.

Your $100 donation* to the Donald and Pat Shoup Endowed Fellowship in Urban Planning gives you complimentary admission to the festivities.

*$50 for urban planning alumni from the classes of 2012, 2013 and 2014. Current UCLA Luskin students attend for free.

We want to give a big Thank You to all of our partners who have joined in the campaign for the Donald & Pat Shoup Endowed Fellowship:

• International Parking Institute
• IPS Group, Inc.
• Walker Parking Consultants
• California Planning Roundtable
• California Public Parking Association
• American Planning Association - California Chapter Los Angeles
• American Planning Association - Transportation Planning Division
• National Parking Association
• Parking Today
• Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition

This support is a testament to Professor Shoup's influence throughout the field of planning, and we're thrilled to see so many organizations honoring his legacy in this way.

Thank you!

We just had amazing news from Don and Pat Shoup!

Even though we've hit our goal, they've agreed to continue matching ALL DONATIONS 2-to-1 that are received by May 30, 2015, the date of the retirement celebration!

This is fantastic news, and means even more funding for future urban planning students focused on transportation.

Please forward this news to your friends and colleagues -- we want to do everything we can to honor the Shoups!

And don't forget -- if you haven't already, make sure you RSVP for the Urban Planning Department celebration on May 30. All donations of $100 or more ($50 for recent graduates) receive a complimentary ticket to the party of the year!

Thanks for your support, and we'll see you on May 30!

The day is upon us, and for those of you attending tonight's festivities, we'd like to remind you of some important details.

Event Date:  Saturday, May 30th

Celebration Time:  6:00pm-8:00pm

*Tribute portion begins at 7:00pm and festivities will end promptly at 8pm.

Event Location:  Atop UCLA Parking Lot 32 (1070 Veteran Avenue, LA, CA 90095)

This location is entirely outdoors.

Parking Options:

Lots 32 & 36 - $12/car - pay attendant on-site

Lots 32 & 36 - $8/car – pay-by-space machine (limited spaces with this option)

Bicycle Valet – FREE, located in Lot 36

Note: No parking will be available on the roof of Lot 32, but there is a drop off area for those requiring assistance.

Dress Code:

Business casual, or “parking lot business casual.”

IMPORTANT:

This is a ticketed event.

If you did not receive your ticket(s) or if you forget them, not to worry - your name is on a master list.

To make event entry and registration as easy as possible, please have your ticket and be ready to provide your name.

Wait, you didn’t make a donation to the Donald & Pat Shoup Endowed Fellowship in Urban Planning but you still want to come to the party? Making a $100* Fellowship donation per person at the door will allow you to join the fun! www.shoupista.com

Credit cards ONLY, no cash can be accepted. Please keep in mind, everyone at this celebration has contributed to the Shoup Fellowship, so we appreciate your generosity with these policies and kindness towards our superstar registration table volunteers.

*$50 donation for Luskin alumni from Classes 2012, 2013, 2014.

A huge thank you for everyone's support and generosity and we're looking forward to celebrating with Robin & Donald!