The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects Recognition Awards honour the work and commitment of Canadians to the profession of landscape architecture.
Congratulations to Professor Karen Landman who will receive the 2016 CSLA Teaching Award.
Learn more about capacity development and extension and Professor Helen Hambly Odame's research within the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development in this one minute video clip produced by the Ontario Agricultural College.
Professor Helen Hambly Odame
Learn more about landscape architecture and Professor Karen Landman's research within the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development in this one minute video clip produced by the Ontario Agricultural College.
More information on her research is available on Karen Landman's people profile page found here.
On March 18th, 2016, Rural Planning and Development graduate students in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development hosted the inaugural “Rural Romp”. Planning students from across the province were invited to learn about the unique challenges of planning in rural areas and allowed University of Guelph students to showcase their research.
The Plan Canada Awards were introduced by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) to recognize the best short and feature articles published in Plan Canada the preceding year. These articles are evaluated by the Plan Canada Awards committee and judged according to: the extent to which the article serves the needs and interests of Plan Canada readers; writing style and clarity; good journalism (including insight, imagination, depth of reporting and analysis); and demonstrated leadership and innovation.
Congratulations to Professor Harry Cummings on becoming the new president of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) for 2016-2018 by the CES Board of Directors.
Congratulations to Professor Karen Landman who is the recipient of the 2016 YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Women of Distinction Award in the category of Education and Training. Dr. Landman is a Professor in Landscape Architecture at the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, University of Guelph.
Dr. Karen Landman. Photo courtesy of YMCA-YWCA
Heather Sansom, a PhD in Rural Studies candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, has recently published a new book for equestrian rider fitness and conditioning. The book is being launched by Trafalgar Square Publishing (Vermont) entitled: "Fit to Ride in 9 Weeks — The Ultimate Exercise Plan: Achieve Straightness, Suppleness, & Stamina in the Saddle—and Stay That Way". Heather Sansom has been involved in fitness and competitive sport for over 25 years, and in equestrianism for over 35 years.