Second-year MHP student Savanna Davis shares her experience studying abroad in Croatia and Venice.
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CED co-sponsors symposium on history of slavery at UGA
CED is co-sponsoring a symposium to examine the history of slavery at the University of Georgia on April 30 and May 1, 2021. Dr. Scott Nesbit and four students from the Historic Preservation and Landscape Architecture programs are involved in either planning the symposium or presenting recent course research and projects. This virtual event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please visit www.slaveryatuga.org for the full program and registration information.
CED Alumni Lead Through Global Pandemic
Two CED alumni are featured in the latest issue of Georgia Magazine.
Student Internship Spotlights: English Hinton and Zack Orr
This time of year, many students are seeking Summer internships. For two CED students, their remarkable experiences left a big impact as they closed a chapter on their time at UGA.
Historic Preservation students explore old buildings to diagnose structural issues
Students in the Master of Historic Preservation program get hands-on experience researching the physical condition of old buildings. Every Fall semester, students in Dr. Mark Reinberger’s Building Material Conservation class are divided into teams to create structural assessments for a variety of clients. Students in the class were interviewed about their experiences.
New Preservation Student Publishes Research
Megan McPherson, a first-year Master of Historic Preservation (MHP) student, came to the program with some bona fide research under her belt with the Georgia Museum of Natural History (GMNH).
UGA Students Document Georgia’s Historic Gems
Using a mix of paper surveys, digital mapping, and even a hand-crafted “junk journal,” students in the FindIt Historic Resource Survey documented nearly 3,000 historic properties in Meriwether County, capturing pieces of Georgia’s history in creative and meaningful ways.
Circle Gallery Presents The Jarring Affects and Effects of Design
The CED is excited to present “Jarring Affects and Effects of Urban Renewal,” now on display at the Circle Gallery through April 18th. Explore the unique story behind this exhibition at ced.uga.edu/news!
Students get hands-on experience at historic Athens property
Historic Preservation students are exploring the history of the land to support ACC planning efforts.
MHP student appears on HGTV’s Life Under Renovation
Master of Historic Preservation student Ross Sheppard and partners Will Walker (BBA ’15) and Jacob Hawkins have spent the last two years renovating the c. 1838 Samuel Rockwell House in Milledgeville, GA. The story of this massive undertaking premieres Saturday, May 1, 2021, on HGTV’s Life Under Renovation, which follows five families through a home building project using self-shot footage.
MHP Alum Bridges Business Background with Historic Preservation
With a background in finance and public policy, Rose Mayo, MHP ‘20, builds relationships between stakeholders as Outreach Coordinator at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. For someone with a […]
Preserving place: UGA’s FindIt program brings new life to Monticello’s history
UGA’s FindIt program partnered with the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission to survey Monticello’s historic district, documenting 400 properties.
2nd Year BLA Students Envision New Future for Abandoned Water Pump Station
For their final project of the semester, students in associate professor Jose Buitrago’s planting design studio designed new uses for the Sandy Creek Pumping Station, an abandoned water pumping station on the North Oconee River […]
Preservation in Perspective: Historic Preservation Program Explores Charleston, S.C.
In February, the Master of Historic Preservation program spent three days in the historic city of Charleston, S.C. for the program’s annual Preservation Perspectives field trip. In February, students and […]
72 Hours in Thomaston, Georgia
From Feb. 7 to 9, Master of Landscape Architecture and Master of Historic Preservation students at the College of Environment and Design teamed up to help the City of Thomaston redevelop, revitalize and reinvest in a historically underserved area. […]
Convocation Speaker Spotlight: Holly Wiedemann, BLA ’78
CED Convocation Speaker and BLA alumna Holly Wiedemann pours planning, preservation and passion into a career developing affordable housing. Growing up on a Kentucky farm, Holly Wiedemann, BLA ‘78, always felt a connection to the disciplines that would define her career. “I’ve […]
CED Launches Two New Certificates for Undergraduate Students
Starting this fall, undergraduate students across campus can pursue certificates in Land Design and Development and Cultural Landscape Conservation. The College of Environment and Design is excited to announce two […]
From UGA Today: UGA Helping Rural Downtowns Experience A Renaissance
UGA CED students and alumni collaborate with the Carl Vincent Institute of Government to breath new life into Georgia’s small, rural cities.
Croatia Maymester Creates New Experiences for Students
The Croatia Study Away Maymester has been beloved by faculty at the CED for over a decade. The program immerses students in the rich history and culture of Croatia, a small country in southeastern Europe with a population slightly less than the size of Metro Atlanta.
Kristie Person: CED Alum Finding Her Place in History
As the daughter of an Air Force family, packing up boxes and moving to new states and cities was routine for CED alum Kristie Person. Big moves sometimes came with challenges for Person, but she quickly discovered that moving could also be a time to discover hidden treasures in the new towns she called home…
CED Circle Gallery Presents: With Rapture and Astonishment
Reimagining the Bartram Trail Twelve photographers follow in the footsteps of William Bartram to explore and visually reimagine a well-traveled landscape teeming with life.
In February, the students and faculty of the Master of Historic Preservation program embarked on their annual Preservation Perspectives Trip. This year, students and faculty traveled to Savannah, Georgia for a three-day trip filled with visits to historic sites and meetings with preservationists in different roles across the city.
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.
MHP Students Volunteer in Selma, Alabama During Spring Break 2023
During Spring Break, Professor Cari Goetcheus, along with Master of Historic Preservation students Kayla McElreath, Cameron Nesmith, Niamh West, Jeffrey Bussey and Inga Gudmundsson, headed to Selma, Alabama to assist with post-tornado historic resource assessments.
CED Alumni Recognized Among the 2023 Bulldog 100
Bulldog 100 celebrates the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or operated by UGA alumni. This year, five College of Environment and Design alumni have had their businesses recognized for their achievements.
Small Town Preservation: Hoschton, GA Design Charrette
CED students from various programs worked together with community members and stakeholders in Hoschton, Georgia to develop concept plans addressing population growth and preserving Hoschton’s historic character.
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.
One month after the passing of John Waters, CED announces memorial for our community to gather and honor his memory.
CED MLA Alumna Designs Park Inspired by Hart County History
UGAToday recently covered the Railroad Street Park project in Hart County which was designed by Elizabeth Crimmins (MLA ’22).
New Science Lab in Denmark Hall Extends CED’s STEM Capacity
CED Technology and Facilities team unveils CED’s first dedicated science laboratory. The lab is located in Denmark Hall and demonstrates the college’s continued dedication to bridging science and art.
CED Alum Spotlight: English Hinton, MHP ’20
CED alum English Hinton (MHP ’20) improves daily life for Georgia families through caring renovation and accessibility modification.
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.
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.
MHP Summer 2021 Internship Highlights
Internship Highlights Megan McPherson, 2nd year UGA MHP student, received a highly competitive NCPE summer 2021 internship at Redwood National Park in northern California. Second year UGA MHP student, Sarah Owen, received a highly competitive NCPE summer 2021 internship at Fort Scott National Historic Site in Kansas. Sierra Beighey, 2nd year MHP student, interned for Preservation Pittsburgh during summer 2021.
Historic Preservation Experience on Jekyll Island
College students gain historic preservation experience on Jekyll Island Article by Lauren McDonald, The Brunswick News
