The College of Environment and Design at UGA is proud to announce that Professors Katherine Melcher and Alfie Vick have been accepted into the inaugural cohort of the Rural Engagement Faculty Workshop series sponsored by the Office of the Vice-President for Public Service and Outreach (PSO). The initiative connects academic faculty with rural research interests to public service faculty with community connections throughout Georgia.
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Cameron Berglund Joins CED as Full-Time Lecturer
A decade ago, Cameron Berglund traveled to Uganda to work as a landscape designer and instructor at the CIDI Training Center for Gardening and Landscaping, a vocational school in the country’s capital. During his two years in Kampala, Berglund put together a curriculum to introduce post-high school Ugandan students to landscape design and installation. After working for many years in the US, his desire to be more service-focused led him to step out and explore how landscape architecture could be used in the majority world. The relationships he formed while in-country greatly broadened his understanding of landscape architecture’s potential impact, especially through education. His time in Uganda strengthened his passion for service and helped to ignite his continued desire for teaching. Today, Berglund is the College of Environment and Design’s newest faculty member.
Dean Sonia Hirt Lectures at the ETH Zurich
Dean Sonia Hirt recently delivered a virtual lecture to an audience of Swiss and international students in a class titled European Aspects of Spatial Development at the ETH Zurich (Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich–the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich).
David Spooner Awarded UGA Senior Teaching Fellows Program
This year, CED has the honor of announcing one of their very own faculty, Professor David Spooner as one of the 2021-2022 recipients.
Exhibition & Book Signing: Plants in Design: A Guide to Designing with Southern Landscape Plants
On Wednesday, October 13, the UGA College of Environment + Design will celebrate the publication of Plants in Design: A Guide to Designing with Southern Landscape Plants, with a book signing and exhibition in the college’s Circle Gallery. A reference guide to planting strategies and plant material available in the Southeast, Plants in Design was created by CED professors Brad E. Davis and David Nichols; the accompanying exhibition, “Oh, The Places We’ll Go!”, also curated by Davis and Nichols, features large-format photographs and text from their book.
Debbie Mitchell Joins UGA CED as Curator of the Founders Memorial Garden
Visitors to the Founders Memorial Garden have noticed a remarkable transformation in recent months. In June, the UGA College of Environment + Design hired a new garden curator, Dr. Debbie Mitchell who has been working diligently to rejuvenate the garden and reveal many of its historic qualities. In addition to serving as Curator of the Founders Memorial Garden, Debbie serves as an instructor, bringing more than twenty years of experience as an environmental educator, classroom science teacher and professional gardener to the CED.
Darrel Morrison in Residence from Sept. 13-16, 2021
From Sept. 13-16, Professor Darrel Morrison will be the artist in residence at the UGA College of Environment + Design. Hosted by Professor R. Alfred Vick. Co-sponsored by the College of Environment + Design (CED) and College of Agriculture and Environmental Science (CAES)
New Publication: Oil Spaces, Exploring the Global Petroleumscape
CED Professor Stephen Ramos is among the co-authors of the recently published book “Oil Spaces, Exploring the Global Petroleumscape”
Project Profile: Flood Resilience for the City of Tybee Island
CED Professor and River Basin Center affiliate Alfie Vick discusses flood management and resilient natural infrastructure in the new RBC project-profile, “Flood Resilience for the City of Tybee Island: The Tybee Island Back River Study”
Beauty of the Wild by Darrel Morrison
In “Beauty of the Wild: A Life Designing Landscapes Inspired by Nature,” Darrel Morrison, Dean (1983-1991), and Professor Emeritus, tells stories of people and places that have nourished his career as a teacher and a designer of nature-inspired landscapes.
Davis and Nichols author new book, Plants in Design
Brad Davis, associate professor and MLA program coordinator, and David Nichol, associate professor at the University of Georgia have teamed up to publish “Plants in Design.” The goal of the book was to create a well-rounded reference guide to help users to create well-designed landscapes. The focus of the book is on southern landscapes and covers from herbaceous perennials to shrubs and trees. “Plants in Design” is available for preorder through the UGA Press and will be officially released on May 1st, 2021!
Lecturer’s work focuses on people, place, technology
Jessica Fernandez’s research focuses on campus planning and community building, as well as the application of emerging technologies and contemporary design communications in landscape architecture. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)
Whitney Barr selected as first CELA Fountain Scholar
Whitney Barr has won the inaugural 2021 Fountain Scholar award, granted by The Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Named after Charles Fountain, this prestigious award was established to help Black, Indigenous and other students of color advance their landscape architecture education.
Improving Rural Health through Design
Researchers have identified significant linkages between public health and the design of the built environment, including impacts on physical activity, walkability, social and mental health. While most design research centers on the re-design of cities and other urban places, Georgia is predominately a rural state. With the 20th highest adult and the 18th highest child obesity rates in the nation, rural Georgia needs design interventions that are sustainable, community supported and cost-effective. While better health outcomes through design is frequently touted for urban areas, research neglects design and planning for rural communities.
UGA Professors to Share Their Expertise as Speakers at This Year’s ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture
FRIDAY, NOV 19: Donnie Longenecker, ASLA, UGA CED Senior Lecturer Friday, Nov 19: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM CDT Technical Workshop: Preparing for Landscape Architect Registration Exam Section 4 Sam E. […]
UGA Special Collections Libraries Faculty Fellows program
Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture, Sungkyung Lee [https://ced.uga.edu/directory/faculty_profiles/lee_sungkyung/], has been accepted into the 2021 cohort of the UGA Special Collections Libraries Faculty Fellows program.
Ramos Receives Public Impact Grant
College of Environment and Design Associate Professor Stephen Ramos received a Public Impact Grant from the Wilson Center for Humanities and Arts for his work with UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Assistant Professor James A. Enos in support of the “Port Futures and Social Logistics” initiative in art and urbanism.
Georgia DOT, UGA and The Ray Break Ground on Latest Meadow-Research Installation
Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT), The Ray and the University of Georgia’s College of Environment + Design (UGA CED) are pleased to announce Phase 2 of their meadow-research plantings on The Ray Highway, at the Exit 6 median alongside I-85’s northbound lanes. The purpose of the research is to establish innovative uses that beautify and improve the utilization of Georgia’s highway corridor.
CED Included in Interdisciplinary Pre-Seed Research Teams
Members of the CED are participating in two research teams as part of a 2021 cohort sponsored by the UGA Office of Research. In partnership with the Office of the Provost, competitive “pre-seed” funding was made available to stimulate collaboration around areas of need and to position faculty teams to be competitive for internal and external grants.
Bruce Ferguson authors new book
Former College of Environment and Design (CED) Associate Professor and American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Fellow, Bruce Ferguson, has recently authored the book, A Philosophy of Landscape Construction, which outlines a new philosophy of values in landscape construction.
CED Faculty recognized by Students
The UGA Center for Teaching and Learning created the Thank-a-Teacher program 12 years ago to allow students an easy way to express gratitude to a professor, instructor, or graduate student teacher who has impacted their life in a profound and meaningful way. CED Associate Professor David Spooner and Ph.D. Candidate Lynn Abdouni are both receiving praise from students for their engaging classes.
MLA James Shulte at TEDXUGA
“A City Under the Sedums: Vegetated Roof Adoption in a Modern Urbanizing World.” This January, Master of Landscape Architecture student James Schulte had the opportunity to present his thesis research in the Salon Series hosted by TEDxUGA.
In Memoriam: Neal Weatherly
The CED community is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Neal Weatherly, BLA 1962 and MLA 1970.
Stephen Ramos: A Global Eye on Southern Regionalism
The CED sat down with professor Stephen Ramos to learn how his global perspective shaped his research pathways, and to discuss his forthcoming book, “Folk Engineering: Planning Southern Regionalism,” available fall 2025.
Professor Emeritus Jack Crowley Inducted to Gibbs College of Architecture Hall of Fame
Professor Emeritus and former dean of the College of Environment and Design Jack Crowley was honored by the University of Oklahoma Gibbs College of Architecture for his service to the […]
UGA Researcher takes the temp on AI in Landscape Architecture
In November 2022, when the generative AI chatbot ChatGPT was released, it marked the start of a new era of public accessibility to AI and an unprecedented integration of AI […]
Assistant Professor Selected for Inaugural CELA/CLARB Faculty Licensure Advancement Program
Dr. Zhongzhe Shen, assistant professor of landscape architecture, was selected into the inaugural CELA/CLARB Faculty Licensure Advancement Program, a competitive initiative designed to support landscape architecture educators in becoming licensed practitioners […]
CED Students and Faculty Take On ASLA 2025
Each fall, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) hosts a national conference for landscape architect professionals, educators, industry partners and students. From Oct. 8 to 13, CED faculty, students and […]
CED Employment Opportunity: Communications Specialist
CED is hiring a full-time Communications Specialist to join our team!
CED Assistant Professor Uses Virtual Reality to Advance Research
CED assistant professor Jessica Fernandez uses emerging technology to understand how people respond to designed spaces.
CED Lecturer Uses Service-Learning Project to Revitalize Small Georgia Communities
Since 2019, Longenecker and his students have been heavily involved with Healthier Together Georgia, a program run by the UGA Extension to improve health and wellness in communities with limited access to healthy foods and active routes such as bike lanes or sidewalks.
Sawhill, Associate Professor and BLA Program Coordinator, Retires
It is with bittersweet wishes that the College of Environment and Design announces the retirement of Ron Sawhill, associate professor and Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) program coordinator for the CED.
In Memoriam: Scott Weinberg
We are deeply saddened to announce that Scott S. Weinberg, a retired professor and former Interim Dean of the CED, passed away on Saturday morning, May 13, 2023.
CED Hosts Panel Discussion on Succeeding in Academic and Professional Organization Leadership
As the CED’s spring lecture series, “Blue, Green, & Gray Infrastructure,” wraps up, we will host a panel discussion on succeeding in academic and professional organization leadership. Our esteemed panelists include Elizabeth Weeks, UGA’s Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs; Sarah Covert, Interim Associate Provost for Academic Programs; Rayman Mohamed, the President of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP); and Ebru Ozer, the vice President of Education for the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Join us to hear about how they developed their careers, their challenges in leadership roles, and how they mentor others.
Dean Sonia Hirt Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
Dr. Sonia Hirt was honored by the Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation with a 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship. Guggenheim Fellowships are awarded annually to those “who have demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts.”
CED Employment Opportunity: Development Associate
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In Memoriam: John Waters
One month after the passing of John Waters, CED announces memorial for our community to gather and honor his memory.
Circle Gallery Exhibition Showcases the Art of Process and Participation
Lecturer Cameron Berglund offers a “behind the scenes” look at his design work spanning 17 years of professional practice.
Dean’s Welcome: Fall 2022
Dean Hirt welcomes students, faculty, and staff for the Fall 2022 semester with news about events, awards, new hires, and more!
In Memoriam: Brian LaHaie
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brian LaHaie, retired CED professor, esteemed colleague, and friend, passed away on July 28, 2022.
Spring 2024 Lecture Series: A Cultural Landscapes Panel Discussion
Learn more about the significance of cultural landscapes and how CED faculty and other landscape professionals aspire to create a knowledge base surrounding cultural landscape practices.
CED Seeking Two Full Time Staff Members
CED is currently hiring for two full time staff members: Creative Graphic Design Specialist and Graduate Program Administrator.
Associate Dean Ashley Steffens Inducted to 2022 CELA Academy of Fellows
UGA CED Associate Dean Ashley Steffens was inducted to the 2022 CELA Academy of Fellows at their annual conference, achieving the highest honor in the organization’s membership.
Dean Hirt Cited in Seattle Times
CED Dean Sonia Hirt cited in Seattle Times article discussing Seattle’s population decline and the national phenomenon of shrinking cities.
Dean Sonia Hirt Elected to A2RU Executive Committee
Dean Sonia Hirt has been elected to the Executive Committee of The Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru).
CED Partners on 2022 Sustainability Grant Project
“Bee Beautiful,” a project created by Genetics and Ecology undergraduate Elizabeth Esser and directed by CED Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture Dr. Eric Macdonald, aims to reduce toxic vegetation for migratory birds and increase native habitat and food sources for pollinators.
Dean Sonia Hirt Speaks On Land-Use and Affordable Housing for Bipartisan Policy Center
Dean Sonia Hirt participates in an expert panel discussion on the intersections between land-use law and housing affordability at the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) in Washington, DC.
Open-Rank, Tenure-Track Position in Architectural History
The College of Environment and Design (CED) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the level of assistant, associate, or full professor in architectural history, beginning in the 2022 Fall term. The successful candidate will have expertise in the history of the nineteenth and twentieth-century U.S. built environment.
Dean Sonia Hirt Signs Contract for Her Fifth Book
Dean Sonia Hirt has signed a new book contract with Routledge–a highly respected multinational publisher, founded in Great Britain in 1836 by George Routledge. The press focuses on academic books and journals in the humanities, education, law, and the social sciences.
The Starter Charter Was Developed From a Series of Outreach Events from 2019-2021
To commemorate the College of Environment and Design’s 50th anniversary, CED faculty gathered to discuss the role that our disciplines and professions can and should play in today’s world. Inspired by the Athens Charter for the Restoration of Historic Monuments (1931) and the CIAM’s Athens Charter (1933), the resulting Starter Charter was developed from a series of conversations and outreach events that involved CED faculty, staff, and students from 2019-2021. As a starter charter, we hope it sparks new ideas and new discussions as we move forward. Committee members: Marianne Cramer, Cari Goetcheus, Dan Nadenicek, Alfie Vick, Doug Pardue, Scott Nesbit, David Spooner, Samantha Trust.
Professor Reap has been invited to join the Distinguished Affiliated Faculty in Classics
The UGA College of Environment and Design is pleased to announce that James K. Reap has been invited to join the distinguished affiliated faculty in Classics.
Dr. Rosanna Rivero to Deliver Keynote Presentation During GIS Day at UGA
Dr. Rosanna Rivero to share her experience using GIS and other geospatial technologies for Urban and Regional/Environmental Planning projects. “GIS Application for Planning in the Southeast,” Keynote Presentation by Dr. Rosanna Rivero GIS Day at UGA Wednesday, November 17 from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm Science Library, 127.
Women Researchers from the University of Georgia to Share Experience and Contributions in the Field of GIS
Women in GIS Panel Nov 17 12:30-1:30 pm Science Library 217.
