Prof. Wayne Caldwell Releases New Books
Professor Wayne Caldwell has released the following new books:
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CELA ’18 Logo Competition Won by MLA student Tatiana Zakharova
The Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture - CELA ’18 Logo Competition winners were announced. Congratulations to Master of Landscape Architecture student, Tatiana Zakharova who won first prize.
Sheri Longboat to be on Water Sustainability Panel Discussion with Ontario Deputy Environmental Commissioner
Professor Sheri Longboat in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development will be among a panel of University of Guelph professors to join the Ontario Deputy Environmental Commissioner at the upcoming Hammond Lecture and Sustainability Symposium on Water Sustainability.
When: Wednesday April 19, 2017
Time: 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Where: Delta Inn Guelph, 50 Stone Road West
Please see attached advertisement for the event.
All are welcome to attend!
Cecelia Paine Appointed to Serve on the NCC's national Advisory Committee on Planning, Design and Realty Advisory Committee
The National Capital Commission recently announced the appointment of SEDRD Professor Cecelia Paine, OALA, FCSLA, FASLA to serve a three-year term as a member of the Advisory Committee on Planning, Design and Realty (ACPDR). This committee advises on:
Gibson Shares Insights in Social Media and Knowledge Mobilization Webinar
On March 15, 2017, researchers explored how you can use social media more effectively to engage your stakeholders and encourage knowledge mobilization between partners and colleagues. A six-person panel put a spotlight on some of the successful social media initiatives from across the country. The webinar included presentations from:
Interested in a Career in the Public Sector?
What does it mean to work for the public service? How does one search for a career in the public service? Thirteen graduate students from three SEDRD programs and two faculty members discussed careers in the public sector with Scott Duff at workshop on March 13, 2017.
Photo above: Scott Duff (left), speaking to workshop participants.
RPD Students Visit Muskoka to Study Planning in Tourist Destinations
Rural Planning and Development students recently visited Muskoka and met with planners, alumni and members of the public. Students visited with planners at the District and in Bracebridge, Gravenhurst and Port Carling. Seasonal development drives planning activity in this area. While there are huge development pressures for lakeshore development there are equally other challenges sustaining a year round economy.
From Research to Policy: 2017 Rural Symposium Report
Sixteen graduate students from The University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College, Ontario Veterinarian College, and the College of Social and Applied Human Science presented their research to provincial policy makers at the Rural Symposium on February 14th, 2017.
"Eat Local, Taste Global" forthcoming book by Prof's Glen Filson and Bamidele Adekunle
Information regarding forthcoming book by Professors Glen Filson and Bamidele Adekunle "Eat Local, Taste Global. How Ethnocultural Food Reaches Our Tables" has been released.
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Dr. Nadia Amoroso’s Book “Representing Landscapes: Hybrid” Celebrated with Other Campus Authors
Dr. Nadia Amoroso’s book “Representing Landscapes: Hybrid” is being celebrated along with other Campus Authors on March 9, 2017. Nadia is an instructor in the landscape architecture undergraduate and graduate programs and has published several books on topics about creative mapping and visual representation and design.