Past Events

University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Series presents: Peter Veenstra, Principal and Founder of LOLA (LOst LAndscapes), The Netherlands Landscape architect and co-founder of LOLA Landscape Architects in Rotterdam and Shenzhen, Peter Veenstra leads many international design and research projects and is active as a guest lecturer and co-curator. In design projects, he strives to turn innovative ideas into achievable designs.

Don't miss this opportunity to attend the Fall Preview Day with information sessions and a campus tour.  Learn more about the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree program, have a studio tour, and chat with current BLA students and staff!  BLA program information sessions are scheduled from 10:00-10:30 a.m. and 1:45-2:15 p.m. BLA studio drop-in tours in the Landscape Architecture building are scheduled from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development – Rural Studies PhD Thesis Examination Rana Telfah, a PhD Rural Studies candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on “The Early Settlement Experiences of Syrian Families in Southwestern Ontario."

Prof. Afshin Ashari has arranged an online webinar with LandsDesign for LARC*3040 and LARC*6010 classes.  All landscape architecture students are invited to attend.  The webinar will offer an introduction to the software program, which is specifically designed for the landscape architecture industry. Please check your UofG email for the Zoom link.

University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Series presents: Susannah Drake, FASLA, Principal of Sasaki Image of Susannah C. Drake courtesy of Saski.

Prof. Afshin Ashari has arranged an online webinar with LandKit for LARC*3040 and LARC*6010 classes.  All landscape architecture students are invited to attend.  The webinar will offer an introduction to the software program, which is specifically designed for the landscape architecture industry.

University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Series presents: Landscape Architecture Climate Action Symposium There are three guest speakers for this symposium, including:

The Master of Planning (MPlan) program is currently accepting applications to start the program in January 2024. The application deadline is September 30, 2023.

SEDRD student panel discussion on the community-engaged scholarship in South-East Asia:  Reflections on the Summer 2023 Philippines Field Course at the University of the Philippines - Diliman, Manila, PH Speakers: Aimi Shimada, Kim Bell, Han Liu.  Moderators: Profs. Sheri Longboat and Nicolas Brunet All are welcome to attend, and there will be free food!  

BLA Internship Information Session Prof. Brendan Stewart and Melinda Vanryn, BLA Program Counsellor, will have an information session for 3rd year BLA's interested in the LARC*4620 - Landscape Architecture Internship credit option for the Winter semester.