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Prof. Al Lauzon Publishes Two Chapters in the Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and Management

Professor Al Lauzon, in the Capacity Development and Extension program, has recently published two chapters in the reference book The Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and Management. The titles of his chapters were "Building Adaptive Community Capacity to Meet the Challenges of Global Climate Change: Implications for Community Leadership" and "Meeting the Cognitive Demands of Leadership in Times of Uncertainty." 

New SEDRD Director Named

Prof. Sean Kelly has been appointed as the new director of the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD) effective January 1, 2017.

 “I cannot think of a more exciting time to undertake this leadership role for SEDRD,” shares Prof. Kelly. “This school has some of the most reputable programs in Canada and it’s anticipated that the next five years will bring some unprecedented changes with faculty, curriculum and facilities.” 

Macklin Hancock's 18,000 Plans & Drawings Transferred to UofG Archives

Macklin Hancock was one of the most prolific Canadian landscape architects practicing in the second half of the twentieth century.  His work and that of his firm, Project Planning and Associates Ltd, included projects around the world including Expo 67, Don Mills New Town and the Kuwait waterfront.

Dr. Gibson Explores Northern Housing on the Latest Episode of Rural Routes

What does it mean to live rurally in the 21st century? This is the foundational question asked during each episode of Rural Routes Podcasts. The online podcast program was created in 2015 through a partnership between the Leslie Harris Centre for Regional Policy and Development and the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation. In Episode 12, Dr. Ryan Gibson of SEDRD shares his experience meeting with researchers at the Cold Climate Housing Research Centre in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Landscape Architecture Students Participate in City of Guelph Charrette "The Knot"

Second year BLA and MLA students participated in a day-long design charrette on November 4, 2016 with the City of Guelph staff. The focus of the charrette was the complicated Guelph intersection of MacDonnell, Wyndham, Wellington, Arthur and Elizabeth streets, where one also encounters two rail crossings. All this, and the Speed River corridor with associated bike paths and trail system, made for a complex and difficult design problem which we labelled "The Knot".

MLA Students Tour Westminster Woods Greenway Stormwater System

The second year Master of Landscape Architecture students were given a tour last week of the Westminster Woods Subdivision Greenway System by the City of Guelph's Engineering Technologist Rachel Ellerman. The greenway stormwater system is an innovative approach through the use of large-scale bioretention facilities. In developing the design, the City, consultants and developers worked together to ensure the success of these stormwater features, which have the added benefits of a native plant corridor, providing both habitat and aesthetics.

Winter 2017 GTA Applications Due November 22, 2016

The Winter 2017 SEDRD Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) positions have now been posted. The deadline for applications is November 22nd, 2016. In order to be considered for a position, you must apply online at www.uoguelph.ca/sessional_ta/.

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