LACF Scholarships approach the finish line; A new LACF National Scholarship is in the making; 2018 Scholars from BC; 'Something to think about over the summer' are covered in this pre-vacation e-News. And yes, the man in the picture above is Frederick Gage Todd.
1 / LACF SCHOLARSHIPS APPROACH THE FINISH LINE
LACF is celebrating its 30th birthday in 2018 by building a scholarship program across the country. The goal of establishing scholarships for every accredited LA program in Canada will soon be achieved.
April's fundraising efforts at the CSLA congress in Toronto raised the spectacular amount of $116,000 with almost half the funds directed to scholarships in Ontario. The illustration above, shows just how close we are to reaching our objective for each of these coveted awards. If you have not yet honored your congress pledge or you wish to contribute, you can Donate Today.
THANK YOU PARTNERS!
LACF is grateful to all those who stepped up this year at Congress to contribute generously to the Foundation. Special recognition goes to Maglin Site Furniture (LACF’s first Executive Corporative Sponsor) as well as to notable LA firms and individuals who made donations of $ 5000 and more including WAA+ (Montreal, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur), Arnis Budrevics, Durante Kreuk, Peter Kreuk, Cecelia Paine and Jim Taylor, Don + Eha Naylor and Peter Briggs.
LACF is also pleased to acknowledge support from CSLA component associations and their members who are championing fundraising efforts for regional scholarships and spreading the word about the good work that LACF is doing. We appreciate that! CSLA and the CSLA College of Fellows are longstanding support partners and have been there since the Foundation was established in 1989. Support partners like you and a strong dedicated and volunteer board of directors, are the keystones to LACF’s growing success. Thank you.
2 / COMING SOON …
FREDERICK GAGE TODD
LACF FREDERICK GAGE TODD NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
With regional and partnered scholarships established for each accredited LA program in Canada, the focus of the LACF Scholarship Committee shifts to creating a new and significant national scholarship named in honor of Frederick Gage Todd.
Frederick Gage Todd (March 11, 1876 - February 15, 1948) was the first resident landscape architect in Canada. He was one of a small group of landscape architects and town planners, committed to the art and practice of structuring urban growth in Canada during the first half of the 20th century. His projects can be found across the country from Vancouver, B.C. to St. John’s, Newfoundland and range from small scale details of garden design to a comprehensive study of the nation's capital.
Sara Gruetzner is the Chair of the newly created FGT Task Force consisting of members Cecelia Paine, Cynthia Girling and Peter Kreuk. The task force will be responsible for developing and recommending policy and procedures for this prestigious and socially equitable award. The inaugural LACF Frederick Gage Todd National Scholarship is expected in 2020.
LACF will keep you informed.
3 / MEET OUR 2018 LACF SCHOLARS FROM BC AND SASKATCHEWAN
BCSLA ROBILLARD / LACF Scholarship in Landscape Architecture
Congratulations Lee Patola of the University of British Columbia MARCLA. Lee is entering her second year at UBC as part of the Dual Degree Master of Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture Program. She has previously completed a BFA in Film Production from UBC, with a focus on Production Design/Set Design. Her interest in the fictional worlds of film has informed her intention to create unique experiences in the urban landscape, both private and public. She is currently participating in an internship as part of the MITACS program regarding the impacts of sea level rise on the Fraser River Delta. Lee is honoured to have been chosen to receive the LACF Raoul Robillard Scholarship and is looking forward to continuing her education and design explorations.
The BCSLA Robillard / LACF Scholarship was originally established by the BCSLA in 1982 to honor the memory of BC Landscape Architect, Raoul Robillard. In January 2018, this endowment fund was transferred to LACF. The Foundation is honoured to administer this scholarship into the future in collaboration with BCSLA.
Susan Herrington (Prof.+ Chair, MAAP, UBC) et laureat Erin Boa-Brown (right)
LACF / UBC Scholarship in Landscape Architecture
Erin Boa-Brown is the deserving recipient of the 2018 LACF UBC Scholarship in Landscape Architecture. This rising star was recommended unanimously by members of the Faculty. She receives this scholarship in recognition of her true commitment to landscape architecture as a creative and theoretical endeavor which maintains a recognition that theory impacts practice. She also demonstrates a strong dedication to the field and has clearly shown positive outcomes of critically challenging our established perspectives and seeking new modes of practice. Erin has demonstrated her strength as a persistent researcher, a creative thinker, and a sensitive designer. In 2016 Erin received the Robillard Scholarship. Congratulations!
The LACF / UBC Scholarship in Landscape Architecture was created in 2016. This $1,000 scholarship is to be offered annually to a student in the second or third year of the Master of Landscape Architecture program who has demonstrated design creativity and commitment to sustainability, ecosystem biodiversity, sustainable food systems, resource management and/or community building.
3/ Kathryn McCudden accepting the 30th Anniversary SALA Award, 4/ (Rebecca Anderson not shown)
SALA / LACF ACADEMIC AWARD AND A SALA SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY AWARD
SALA and LACF congratulate Rebecca Anderson for receiving this year's SALA Academic Award. Rebecca is completing and excelling in her second year of an MLA at the University of British Columbia. To celebrate SALA's 30 year milestone, a special 30th Anniversary Award was created in the amount of the original $350 given out 30 years ago. Congratulations goes to award recipient Kathryn McCudden, a brilliant student in her first year of the MLA program at the University of Manitoba. Learn more about these scholars and scholarships by visiting the SALA website.
4 / SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT OVER THE SUMMER…
(Lake) Superior Sunset, Summer 2017 W.Graham
Spend some time this summer thinking about the proposal you will be making to the Annual Grants program this Fall. LACF will be awarding up to $ 26,500 in research funding to projects that push beyond the boundaries of everyday practice. Deadline for proposals this year is November 10, 2018. The Grants Committee jury is open to submissions that explore new design theories, specule about new landscape interventions, question the current norms of practice, and argue for new areas of research and professional development. Proposals that seek to expand the traditional areas of landscape research are welcome. Think about it.
IN CLOSING…
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SUMMER VACATION: LACF e-NEWS will return to your mailbox in September. Enjoy your summer. You can contact us at anytime by email > lacf@dkl.bc.ca