Past Events

Rural Planning and Development Alumni Stephen Lindley, VP Aboriginal & Northern Affairs, SNC-Lavalin, will talk on exploring the dynamic relationships in infrastructure planning between mining companies, Government and First Nations Communities in the Ring of Fire Area. Stephen has been with SNC-Lavalin, Canada’s largest Canadian-owned engineering and construction firm, for over 30 years. All are welcome to attend.

Rural communities are challenged to bring together sustainable funding for conservation and watershed protection. These efforts have been perceived as ‘environmental’ work, and not necessarily linked to community basic needs. The first part of this webinar explores linking watershed protection to basic policy values of quality of life, infrastructure, and basic needs to change the way that watersheds are treated in funding.

Six policy analysts from the Ontario Farmers Association will join us as part of RPD*6220 - Planning and Development Policy Analysis. We will discuss the intricacies of policy development, the role of lobbying and the evolution of agriculture and food systems in Ontario. This will also be an opportunity to learn more about the profession and opportunities in policy development.  All are welcome to attend.

There will be an exhibit of the 10 Carden Rooftop Design Charrette drawings from Nov. 10 – Nov. 30th.  10 Carden will display the drawings done by the BLA and MLA students that they developed as a result of the charrette for the downtown space in Guelph.  The 10 Carden space is a community hub that provides shared space to work, learn, engage, create and collaborate.  Stop by to see the landscape architecture students’ drawings at the front entrance at 42 Carden Street, downtown Guelh.

The recent book From Black Horses to White Steeds: Building Community Resilience celebrates and critiques the dynamics of innovation, governance, and culture in place. This webinar will explore three of the case studies from the book that focuses on the strengths of local initiatives, the impacts of collective power, and re-envisioning of local assets. Join this webinar to learn more about how communities are building community resilience.

The Canada 150 Symposium: Reflect and Envision - Food Security / Borders / Indigenous Resistance is an opportunity to come together as a community to reflect on what we can learn from our collective past to envision Canada's national and global role in the 21st century.  Throughout the symposium, delegates will have an opportunity to hear from a variety of individuals with experience and disciplinary strength in the fields of food security, trade, national security, and indigenous issues. 

The SEDRD GSS is hosting a Grad Pumpkin Carving Contest.  We’ll bring the pumpkins, you bring your carving skills and creativity! There will be prizes for the top designs! Contact Ashley Millar at amilla05@uoguelph.ca for more information.

The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development is hosting a United Way Lunch, Raffle and Auction! When: Wednesday, October 25th Where: Landscape Architecture Pit Time: 11:45 am – 1:15 pm Lunch: THAI lunch served (minimum $5 donation) and drinks ($1).   Think about what you can donate, bid on items and be assured that all money raised goes to the United Way!

Ph.D. in Rural Studies - Qualifying Exam Seminar by Valencia Gaspard "Precarious Employment in Rural Ontario" Examination Committee: Al Lauzon, SEDRD, Advisor Heather Mair, Advisory Committee Member, Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo Wayne Caldwell, SEDRD, Graduate Faculty Larry Harder, SEDRD, Graduate Faculty Robert Corry, SEDRD, Examination Chair All are welcome to attend.

Lisa Attygalle, Director of Engagement at the Tamarack Institute will be visiting the Capacity Development and Extension programto discuss this organization's experiences and ideas for community engagement.  Tamarack develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community issues across Canada and beyond.  Read Lisa's latest paper "The Context Experts" here.