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Dr. Karen Landman Recipient of 2016 YMCA-YWCA Guelph Women of Distinction Award

Congratulations to Professor Karen Landman who is the recipient of the 2016 YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Women of Distinction Award in the category of Education and Training. Dr. Landman is a Professor in Landscape Architecture at the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, University of Guelph.

Photo of Dr. Karen Landman, head shot
Dr. Karen Landman.  Photo courtesy of YMCA-YWCA

PhD Candidate Publishes New Book for Equestrian Riders and Coaches

Heather Sansom, a PhD in Rural Studies candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, has recently published a new book for equestrian rider fitness and conditioning. The book is being launched by Trafalgar Square Publishing (Vermont) entitled: "Fit to Ride in 9 Weeks — The Ultimate Exercise Plan: Achieve Straightness, Suppleness, & Stamina in the Saddle—and Stay That Way".  Heather Sansom has been involved in fitness and competitive sport for over 25 years, and in equestrianism for over 35 years.

Prof. Cecelia Paine Receives the OALA “Pinnacle Award for Landscape Architectural Excellence”

The Ontario Association of Landscape Architects “Pinnacle Award for Landscape Architectural Excellence” was presented to Professor Cecelia Paine on April 1, 2016 at the OALA AGM and Conference at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario.  This prestigious award recognizes an OALA member for their professional work.  It singles out specific projects to draw attention to a body of work which demonstrates outstanding professional accomplishment.

April is World Landscape Architecture Month

April is World Landscape Architecture Month (WLAM).  Canadian landscape architects join their colleagues internationally to celebrate the profession.  One way to celebrate is showcasing landscape architect-designed spaces around the world through social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook etc.) by taking photos with the “Designed by a Landscape Architect” card and adding the hashtag #WLAM2016.

You can submit your WLAM photos to:

2016 MLA Conference to be held at March 28 at the Arboretum Centre

Join us for the Masters of Landscape Architecture Conference on Monday, March 28th, 2016. It is a day of landscape architecture thesis presentations that provide an insight into contemporary research by final semester graduate students.

Location: OAC Centennial Arboretum Centre (Arboretum Road, off College Ave E.)
Time: 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Lunch and coffee breaks provided.

All welcome

RPD Students Take Advanced Planning Practice Field Trip to Ontario County, New York State

The graduate students in Rural Planning and Development's RPD*6280 - Advanced Planning Practice class ventured forth to Ontario County, New York State from March 2nd to 4th.  The intent of the journey, besides staying at a really nice lakeside resort in the Finger Lakes district on the off-season, was to examine the on the ground planning practices conducted at the state, county and local municipal areas.

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