KU Urban Planning

04/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated to KU Urban Planning and KU School of Public Affairs & Administration (SPAA) during ! You met Archie's 🐱 challenge so he donated $500 of his NIL money! He looks quite satisfied and he says, "You done good!" Whenever the moods strikes you, you can always donate to your favorite SPAA cause here: https://spaa.ku.edu/give . Your donations equip the next generation of public servants! go get 'em! Keep making those great communities happen everyone! 🌻

04/29/2026

, KUs day of giving, wraps up today at Noon Central Time. I know many of you have wanted to heed Archie's 🐈 call to give so he can use his NIL money for a $500 match. Here's THE easy way to contribute to the General KU Urban Planning fund - I don't know how Archie does it but he found the best link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1312/lg21/form.aspx?sid=1312&gid=1&pgid=650&cid=1568&bledit=1&dids=927&sort=1&appealcode=WDP I call this photo "Archie Jayhawk Dreaming" (well, he's watching birds so that fits!) Thank you for considering a donation to support our future Jayhawk Planners and their Dreams!

04/28/2026

Archie is at it again! raising money for good city planning! 🐈 Let’s go

It is - the day for giving to your favorite Urban Planning Program and favorite KU School of Public Affairs & Administration! Archie 🐈 and I have signed up to be ambassadors again. Archie has come into some funds- I think it’s NIL money! He wants to match $500 in d...

04/13/2026

SPAA alumni! Are you attending the American Planning Association's National Planning Conference in Detroit? We'd love to see you at KU/KSU's Sunflower Reception.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center
Room: Marquette AB

Food, beverages, swag, and a good time! We hope to see you there.

03/27/2026

SPAA alumni! Are you attending the American Planning Association's National Planning Conference in Detroit? We'd love to see you at KU/KSU's Sunflower Reception.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center
Room: Marquette AB

Food, beverages, swag, and a good time! We hope to see you there.

01/29/2026

Check us out!

School of Public Affairs and Administration 2025 Annual Report spaa.ku.edu

12/08/2025

We had such a great celebration! Check out the photos!

11/26/2025

Just like and Sally O'malley, the KU Urban Planning program is 50 and we still like to kick and stretch! Come celebrate with us Dec. 5th, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Jayhawk Welcome Center RSVP https://share.hsforms.com/1sAIyT32DRB2R1nFq6-ELAw1ic9g

11/14/2025

Don't forget -the KU Urban Planning 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Event Details:
🗓 Date: Friday, December 5th, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm
📍 Location: Jayhawk Welcome Center, 1266 Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS 66045

Please RSVP:
You’re welcome to bring guests—please RSVP by December 1 using the link below.
https://share.hsforms.com/1sAIyT32DRB2R1nFq6-ELAw1ic9g
Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres!
Dress Code: Dress for class photos and a big group photo. Wear your KU Urban Planning t-shirt if you still have it! Or other KU gear!

11/06/2025

We’re delighted to invite you to the KU Urban Planning 50th Anniversary Celebration, taking place on Friday, December 5th, 2025, from 6:00pm-8:30pm at the Jayhawk Welcome Center.

This evening is your chance to catch up with old friends, meet new students, and connect with faculty. Bring special memories and photos to share on the Big Memory Board. We will gather for photos by class and as one big flock of Jayhawk Planners. And of course, there will be Anniversary and KU Urban Planning Program swag.

Event Details:
🗓 Date: Friday, December 5th, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm
📍 Location: Jayhawk Welcome Center, 1266 Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS 66045

Please RSVP:
You’re welcome to bring guests—please RSVP by December 1 using the link below.
https://share.hsforms.com/1sAIyT32DRB2R1nFq6-ELAw1ic9g

Dress Code: Dress for class photos and a big group photo. Wear your KU Urban Planning t-shirt if you still have it!

Parking: You can use the link below to purchase a visitor parking permit for the Mississippi Street Garage (1261 Oread Avenue) — the Jayhawk Welcome Center is right across the street! Elsewhere on campus, there is free surface parking after 5:00 p.m. (unless noted by signage), you will just have to walk further.
https://scribehow.com/viewer/How_to_Get_a_KU_Urban_Planning_50th_Anniversary_Parking_Permit__Vu5kl3a0RQi2I6AtBqZJqw