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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Karen Landman. Photo courtesy of YMCA-YWCA
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.
Numerous awards were bestowed to landscape architecture faculty and alumni at the 2016 Ontario Association of Landscape Architects AGM and Conference at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on April 1, 2016.
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.
Congratulations to Prof.
Learn more about Prof. Wayne Caldwell's research in the Rural Planning and Development program within SEDRD in this one minute video clip produced by the Ontario Agricultural College.
