Philosopher's Walks are guided hikes that provide participants with opportunities to experience, connect with, and discuss places of ecological interest. They are organized by the UGA Environmental Ethics Certificate Program (EECP) and are open to the public.
Furmanski credits his time at the College of Environment + Design for providing a solid foundation in the many facets of landscape architecture to enter the profession with confidence.
Tom Jones, with the support of Lee Cornell and Ashley Steffens, has received a $13,000 grant to set up collaboration stations throughout the college. The first of such stations is located on the ground floor of JSB. The space includes a large format display screen that accommodates wireless connections and a variety of input devices - such as digitizing tablets and document cameras - as well as seating areas for users to congregate and share projects and ideas.
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.
The UGA College of Environment + Design is honored to announce that Christina Hite, UGA CED Alumna and chair of the Dean's Advisory Council, has been elevated to the American Society of Landscape Architects' 2021 Council of Fellows. The Fellowship is among the highest honors that the ASLA bestows upon its members, and it is used to recognize outstanding commitment to the profession of landscape architecture. Nominated by the Florida Chapter ASLA, Hite was recognized for excellence in Leadership and Management and was one of only 35 professionals nationwide to be named a Fellow this year.
The College of Environment and Design (CED) partnered with The Ark Family Preservation Center to create a series of gardens that promote healing for families broken by destructive forces such as drugs and alcohol. The Clinkenbeard Healing Gardens, named after the grandmother of the center's founder, Dr. Oxley, are envisioned to be a space where parents and children can reconnect with each other through play and nature.
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)
CED Professor Stephen Ramos is among the co-authors of the recently published book "Oil Spaces, Exploring the Global Petroleumscape"
Welcome back! Fall 2021 promises to be the most exciting semester in many years at UGA's College of Environment + Design. The return of students to campus has brought new life to the University of Georgia, and many lessons were learned during the pandemic--this year, we value our students more than ever, and our faculty are grateful to resume in-person classroom instruction.
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"