Past Events

The Ontario Association of Landscape Architects introductory webinar takes a step back from the rapid proliferation of new AI tools to consider AI as a broader shift in the conditions of design and creative practice, influencing how ideas are conceived and developed. It develops practical AI literacy by examining what AI means for designers, what it can accelerate, what it may simplify or overlook, and where human judgment, critical evaluation, and professional accountability remain essential.

University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Series presents: Ken Smith, Founder and Principal of Ken Smith Workshop - New York City.   Lecture title: "Places Have Memory"

Carie Devitt, BLA Academic Advisor and Minerva Cancilla-Styles, Internship Advisor, will hold an information session for third-year BLA students interested in the LARC*4620 - Landscape Architecture Internship credit option for the Winter 2027 semester. The session will go over the requirements for taking the course, expectations, course assignments, how to apply for positions, course registration, etc. This session is geared toward third-year BLA students; however, anyone is welcome to join. 

 Warren Star, an MSc student in Rural Planning and Development in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on " The Role of Innovation Programs in Rural Southern Ontario Communities."

Orientation to the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development and each individual program (CDE, LA, RPD) is scheduled in person on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in the Landscape Architecture building. Please plan to attend these events, as this is an important part of your integration to our School and our programs.   SEDRD Orientation Day Events Include:

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination Julia Pingeton, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on "Identifying and Assessing Relational Values in Landscape Restoration" Examination Committee: Robert Corry, Advisor - SEDRD Heather Schibli, Advisory Committee Member - SEDRD Karen Landman, Examination Member - SEDRD Kearney Coupland, Chair of Examination - SEDRD

Yuka Kazama, an MSc student in Capacity Development and Extension in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on "Language Revitalization of the Six Nations of the Grand River: Indigenous-led Development." Examination Committee: Derya Tarhan, Advisor – SEDRD Helen Hambly, Committee Member - SEDRD Nicolas Brunet, Examination Member – SEDRD Heather Schibli, Chair of Examination - SEDRD All are welcome to attend the defence presentation.

Andrew Lonta, an MSc student in Capacity Development and Extension in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on " Energy Inequity among Low-Income Immigrants in the City of Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada: Towards Justice-Oriented and Community-Based Solutions."

Are you interested in making a difference in food systems and connecting with other young leaders? Join the World Food Forum Ontario Youth Chapter information session on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET to learn about the chapter, its mission, and the opportunities available to students.

Postings for the Fall 2026 Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) positions are now available on the Academic Staff Work Assignments website (https://www.uoguelph.ca/sessional_ta/). Select School of Env. Design and Rural Dev. for SEDRD courses. Applications are due by August 4, 2026. To apply, be sure to: