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Gibson and Hernandez Gongora Host Meeting to Discuss Approaches to Rural Development in Canada

Provincial, territorial, and federal government representatives connected in an online meeting to share information about government approaches to rural development across Canada on June 26, 2020. During the meeting, each government shared perspectives on rural development, rural policies, rural programs, and rural priorities. The attendees perceived this discussion as a great tool to connect with other governments from across the country and they are looking forward to engage in additional meetings this year.

RPD Alumni Profile - Stephanie Burnham

Stephanie (pronouns) is a proud member of the Cayuga Nation, Wolf Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Spending summers with their large family, fishing for tadpoles and learning their cultural roots helped inform their career and education pathway later in life. Stephanie completed a Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies & Native Studies at Trent University and recently completed the Master’s degree at the University of Guelph in Rural Planning & Development.

RPD Student Profile - Preethi Anbalagan

Preethi’s (she/her) hometown is Brampton, Ontario. Preethi completed a Bachelor’s degree at McMaster University studying earth and environmental science. She is now completing a Master’s degree at the University of Guelph in Rural Planning & Development. 

BLA and MLA graduates receive 2020 ASLA Student Honor and Merit Awards

The American Society of Landscape Architects Student Honor and Merit Awards jury was recently held via videoconference on May 29, 2020.  The jury this year consisted of ASLA members:  Virginia Burt, Neno Kovacevic and Linda Irvine.  A select group of University of Guelph BLA and MLA graduating students were chosen to participate in the awards jury.

RPD Student Profile - Patrick Fung

Patrick’s (he/him) hometown is Toronto, Ontario where they completed a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Toronto in City Studies and is now completing a Master’s degree at the University of Guelph in Rural Planning and Development. 

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Landscape Architecture students named LAF’s 2020 Olmsted Scholars

The Landscape Architecture Foundation’s Olmsted Scholars Program (named for Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture) recognizes and supports students with exceptional leadership potential who are using ideas, influence, communication, service, and leadership to advance sustainable design and foster human and societal benefits.  The premier national award program recognizes outstanding students in accredited landscape architecture programs in the U.S. and Canada.

RPD Student Profile - Angela Asuncion

Angela’s (she/her) home town is Mississauga, Ontario. Angela completed a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Guelph in Environmental Management and is now completing a Master’s degree at the University of Guelph in Rural Planning and Development in International Development Studies. 

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