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Prof. Emeritus Maurice Nelischer to receive Medal of Merit at June Convocation

Congratulations to Professor Emeritus, Maurice Nelischer, who will receive the Medal of Merit at the University of Guelph's Summer Convocation Ceremonies on June 16th, 2016.  The Medal of Merit is awarded to an individual for outstanding contributions to teaching and other areas that improve academic life and character of the University. 

Landscape Architecture Students Named LAF's 2016 University Olmsted Scholars

The Landscape Architecture Foundation’s Olmsted Scholars Program (named for Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture) recognizes and supports students with exceptional leadership potential who are using ideas, influence, communication, service, and leadership to advance sustainable design and foster human and societal benefits.  Now in its ninth year, the premier national award program recognizes outstanding students in accredited landscape architecture programs in the U.S. and Canada.

The Inaugural ‘Rural Romp’ Showcased Unique Challenges and Opportunities of Rural Land-Use Planning

On March 18th, 2016, Rural Planning and Development graduate students in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development hosted the inaugural “Rural Romp”.  Planning students from across the province were invited to learn about the unique challenges of planning in rural areas and allowed University of Guelph students to showcase their research.

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CIP Feature Article of the Year for 2016 Bestowed to Wayne Caldwell and Bryce Sharpe

The Plan Canada Awards were introduced by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) to recognize the best short and feature articles published in Plan Canada the preceding year. These articles are evaluated by the Plan Canada Awards committee and judged according to: the extent to which the article serves the needs and interests of Plan Canada readers; writing style and clarity; good journalism (including insight, imagination, depth of reporting and analysis); and demonstrated leadership and innovation.

Harry Cummings Named 2016-2018 CES President

Congratulations to Professor Harry Cummings on becoming the new president of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) for 2016-2018 by the CES Board of Directors.

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