Past Events

 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:

There are some available Undergraduate Teaching Assistantship (UTA) positions for the Fall 2026 semester on the Academic Staff Work Assignments website. Select School of Env. Design and Rural Dev. for SEDRD/BLA courses. Applications are due by August 4, 2026. To apply, be sure to:

The SEDRD Sessional Instructor positions in landscape architecture have been posted for Fall 2026.  Candidates should apply directly through the Academic Staff Work Assignments website.  The deadline for applications is July 14, 2026.

Adam Medeiros, a MSc student in Rural Planning and Development in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on "Cracking the (Policy) Window: Resilient Rural Economic Development Transitions Following Disruption."