Upcoming Events

We invite you to join us for the Canadian Agri-food and Rural Advisory, Extension and Education (CAREE) 2026 Symposium: "A Cross-Sectoral Approach to Extension and Advisory Services in Canada", taking place on October 24, 2026, at the University of Guelph. While CAREE has a strong foundation in agricultural and rural extension and advisory services, the conversation is much broader. CAREE 2026 will bring together people working across rural and community development, education, capacity...

We are pleased to have Jay Wall joining us for a special lecture on Graphic Design Fundamentals. Jay Wall, RGD, leads communication design at O2 Planning and Design in Toronto, creating strategies, visual identities, and engagement materials that support inclusive participation in shaping cities and landscapes. This lecture is generously supported by the Student Teaching Enhancement Fund of the...

The Guelph Wellington Digital Equity Coalition (GWDEC) is a network of community leaders working together to improve access to reliable internet, quality devices, and opportunities to develop digital skills. Join us at the Guelph Public Library Main Branch or online on Teams to celebrate GWDEC's five-year journey and learn about the impact of its digital inclusion initiatives. Over the past five years, various SEDRD students have been involved in GWDEC. Together, we'll explore the digital divide and the evolving...

Virginia Burt, FCSLA, FASLA and BLA Alumna, has written a second book called Capturing Essence. The book is a natural expression that illustrates the passion, spirit and distinction of the work of Virginia Burt Designs, which celebrated the 30th year of the firm.     Virginia will give a lecture as part of the professional practice course, with a pizza lunch, followed by a Q&A and book...

University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Series presents: David Godshall, Co-Founder and Principal of TERREMOTO.   Lecture Title: "Surfing a Tsunami: Landscapes that Glide Amidst Uncertain Futures" David Godshall is the co-founder and a principal at the TERREMOTO, a California based landscape architecture dsign studio. With his team of twenty-eight people, David endeavors to design and...