CED Professor James Reap and Associate Professor Eric MacDonald are among the co-authors of Chapter 15 "Feeding Futures Framed: Rediscovering Biocultural Diversity in Sustainable Foodscapes."
Dean Sonia Hirt recently joined an Urban Design class at the College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to give a presentation on the 60th anniversary of Jane Jacobs' "The Death and Life of Great American Cities"--one of the most influential texts on urbanism written during the 20th century.
The College of Environment and Design's Senior Project and Graduate Capstone summer studio was held fully online, but that did not stop the students from experiencing their project site from afar. Dr. Fernandez's class used emerging technologies for site exploration and analysis of their Atlanta BeltLine urban plaza project located in Atlanta, Georgia. Aside from, but connected to the online summer, Epic Games has awarded the College of Environment and Design with a $25,000 Epic MegaGrant to integrate virtual reality and advanced visualization technologies into teaching and research efforts.
Last year marked 50 years since the establishment of the School of Environmental Design, which became the College of Environment and Design in 2001. As part of the year-long celebration, CED faculty, staff, and alumni recognized the most amazing individuals and groups who have shaped the college throughout its history. The "Owens 50" are named after CED's founding Dean, Hubert Owens, and honor 50 individuals who shaped our programs and enhanced the CED's ability to serve students and enrich lives. We also honor six institutions that have had an indelible impact on the CED.
The College of Environment and Design is pleased to host four candidates in a search for a new Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development. The remote interviews will be held Sept 14-24, 2020, with each candidate giving a virtual lecture on their vision of the role.
Jon Calabria, an associate professor in the College of Environment and Design, uses service-learning to benefit communities and prepare students for successful careers.
As one of the most highly respected scholars in geodesign, Orland brought incredible intellectual rigor and ambition to the CED. He successfully mentored many students and faculty, while continued his own very strong research trajectory.
In preparation for UGA's return to campus this fall, UGA administration is holding an informational webinar to answer questions regarding UGA's preparations to promote the health and safety of all on campus.
