Past Events

Orientation to the MSc and MPlan programs in Rural Planning and Development.  Details are also shared via your UofG email. This meeting will be a general overview about your degree program, academic requirements, academic support available and all the ins and outs of campus and community resources important for your academics.  This is an opportunity to make introductions and connections with landscape architecture faculty, staff and your classmates.

Orientation to the Master of Landscape Architecture program.  Details are also shared via your UofG email. This meeting will be a general overview about your degree program, academic requirements, academic support available and all the ins and outs of campus and community resources important for your academics.  This is an opportunity to make introductions and connections with landscape architecture faculty, staff and your classmates.

A brief introduction for all new graduate students to the SEDRD Graduate Student Society (SEDRD-GSS).  Meet the GSS grad student leaders who will provide information on the student association including goals, plans, activities.  Get involved in your graduate experience to the fullest!

At Noon, SEDRD will be hosting a free lunch for all new SEDRD Graduate and Undergraduate Students (LA, RPD and CDE). 

A brief introduction for all new students by faculty and staff in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (BLA, MLA, RPD, CDE) before lunch.

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) degree program meeting for new students will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 10:00 am.   See information on the Gryph Life website under “Meeting for Majors”

Behnaz Bahrefar, a Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development student, will defend their thesis research titled “Influence of a Global Pandemic for Ontario Newcomers: Challenges and Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic”. A brief description of their thesis research is listed below:

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development – Capacity Development and Extension MSc Thesis Examination Arvinder Pannu, a master student in Capacity Development and Extension in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on “Developing Just and Sustainable Food Systems Through Food Social Enterprise:  A Case Study of Guelph-Wellington’s Circular Food Economy and Food Social Enterprises"

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Rural Planning and Development RPD Master's Thesis Examination Randi Burke, a Master of Rural Planning and Development candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "COVID-19 & Rural Labour Markets:  Understnding the Relationship Between Economic and Social Disruptions And it's Role On Mental Health and Wellness"   Examination Committee: Leith Deacon, Advisor- SEDRD Sara Epp, Advisory Committee Member - SEDRD

The Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) positions have now been posted for SEDRD. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 29, 2022. The following SEDRD positions are available: