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Graduate Students Hosted 2nd Annual SEDRD Conference

As a unique interdisciplinary department at the University of Guelph, the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD) brings together rural studies, landscape architecture, planning, and capacity development to look at rural development from various angles. Last year, the SEDRD annual conference served as a forum for student researchers from the four above-mentioned programs to present research, foster connections, and exchange ideas. The success of last year’s conference was repeated and topped this year.

Nathan Perkins, Professor in Landscape Architecture in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development says "participatory design is essential when creating outdoor environments that inspire physical and mental health". Outdoor spaces influence our health and well-being.  The article is featured in the At Guelph.

Congratulations to the following University of Guelph landscape architecture students who are recipients of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Student Awards for 2015.  These awards recognize excellence in the study of landscape architecture and skills related to the art and technology of landscape architecture.

ASLA Student Honor Awards:

Jonathan Behnke, BLA
Nadja Pausch, BLA
Daniella Favero, BLA
Ku Wing (Bryan) Chao, MLA

Landscape Architects Network interviews Nadia Amoroso, an Adjunct Professor in Landscape Architecture at the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development.  Nadia talks about her work in GeoDesign and landscape representation with LAN writer and UofG alumnus, Michelle Biggs.    

See article in Landscape Architects Network.

On April 9, 2015 the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) announced the new members of the College of Fellows in recognition to their outstanding contributions to the profession over an extended period of time.  The new members will receive the honour at the CSLA Congress to be held in Mexico at the Hilton Mexico City Reforma on May 23, 2015.

Evaluation is a calling that requires strong analytical, problem-solving, research, and communication skills. Dr. Harry Cummings, Professor in the School of Environment Design and Rural Development at the University of Guelph, has an established reputation for his evaluation work. Transcending national boundaries, Dr. Cummings works with non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and the public sector across Canada and internationally to help monitor and evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of projects and programs.

The winners of the 2014 OSSGA Student Design Awards were recently announced.  The Student Design Competition is sponsored by The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation, an arm of the Ministry of Natural Resources, and administered by the OSSGA. The Minister of Natural Resources attended the awards ceremony, which was held on February 25, 2015 in Toronto.

The University of Guelph third-year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture students won first, second and third prizes, as well as three honourable mentions. Congratulations!!

On March 9, 2015, the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) announced the national and regional winners of its annual Awards of Excellence:  Projects define the places we live, work and play.

In April 2014, Katie Brown, a fourth year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture student, passed Section 1 of the Landscape Architectural Registration Examination: Project and Construction Management.

Under the supervision of Professor Sean Kelly, Katie wrote "A Student’s Guide: The Pursuit of Professional Licensure", a student handbook geared toward students wishing to begin the LARE process. Within the handbook is a complete guide to registration and preparation for LARE 1 including study strategy, useful resources, and a comprehensive practice exam to gauge examinee preparedness.

The Guelph Humane Society’s new home will be as pleasing to humans as it is to the animals it’s sheltering.  The new location, likely to be 212 Speedvale Ave. West will feature an outdoor dog play area, education space and gardens, said executive director Adrienne McBride.