Past Events

Landscape Architecture - MLA Master's Examination The final examination for Karen Shlemkevich will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 10:00 am in Room 143 of the Landscape Architecture building.  The thesis is "The Influence of a Greenwall on Resident's Eating Habits in a Long-Term Care Facility Dining Room".  Advisor:  Nathan Perkins, SEDRD Advisory Committee Member:  John FitzGibbon, SEDRD Examination Committee Member:  Nonita Yap, SEDRD Chair of Exam:  Sean Kelly, SEDRD All welcome to attend.

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Capacity Development and Extension program M.Sc. Thesis Defense by Lisa Blenkinsop "Generational Perspectives on Community Knowledge in Nipissing First Nation" will be held on: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 9:30 A.M. Landscape Architecture Building, Room 143

The 4th year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture students will be holding a public display of their final design projects for the Integrative Design Studio course. Instructors:  Professors Sean Kelly and Nadia Amoroso. Date:  Saturday, April 8, 2017 Time:  1:00 - 3:30 pm Location:  The Bullring, University of Guelph All welcome to attend.

The following rural planning and development graduate-level sessional lecturer position has been posted for Summer 2017. Candidates should apply directly through the website (www.uoguelph.ca/sessional_ta). Applications are due by Tuesday, April 4, 2017 RPD*6070*EL Project Development  https://www.uoguelph.ca/sessional_ta/sl-posting/sl31465-summer-2017-rpd6070el-project-development

The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, University of Guelph and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute's Student Liaison Committee invite you to the 2017 Rural Romp - where we bring rural matters to the foreground! The 2nd annual 'Rural Romp' is open to everyone! We are inviting Planning, Design students and professionals to highlight the uniqueness of rural matters. The day's itinerary is as follows: WHEN: Friday, March 31st, 2017 TIME: 11:30am-4:00pm (drop-ins welcome) WHERE: Landscape Architecture Building, University of Guelph

We are pleased to invite you to the 26th Annual Master of Landscape Architecture Conference, University of Guelph. Join us for the Masters of Landscape Architecture Conference on Tuesday, March 28th, 2017. It is a day of landscape architecture thesis presentations that provide an insight into contemporary research by final semester graduate students. Every year the MLA students organize a conference to communicate the third year MLA thesis research to the public. Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Time;  9:15 am - 3:00 pm Lunch and refreshments provided

The Landscape Architecture Student Society will be hosting an Open House at College Royal.   The open house in the Landscape Architecture building will run from : Saturday, March 18th from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, March 19th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm   During these hours there will be:

On March 15, 2017 at 11:30 am (CST), join the Rural Policy Learning Commons' webinar focused on rural knowledge mobilization and social media. Explore how you can use social media more effectively to engage your stakeholder and encourage knowledge mobilization between partners and colleagues. This six-person panel will put a spotlight on some of the successful social media initiatives from across the country.

University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Series presents: Frank Kershaw Toronto, Ontario "Dunington-Grubb Landscape Architects and Their Legendary Gardens" Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 Pizza lunch @ 11:30 am; Lecture @ 11:45 am Landscape Architecture, Room 125

Details: Ever thought about starting a career working for the government? Wonder what types of qualifications and experiences you require? Are you curious what working for the government really means? Join Scott Duff (Director of Rural Policy, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) for an interactive session on life in the public service. The session will have lots of opportunity for discussion – be sure to bring your questions! Monday, March 13, 2017 12:00 - 1:30 pm in LA133