UW–Madison Planning & Landscape Architecture

Don't forget to sign up to attend DPLA's Fall Reunion! Happening on Saturday, September 28th, Madison, WI! Visit our event page for more info: dpla.wisc.edu/dpla-events/

You're invited to our Anniversary & Alumni Event! September 28th, 2024 UW-Madison Campus Go to dpla.wisc.edu/dpla-events/ for more info and to RSVP!

Dhruv Lokhande was winner of the "World Landscape Architecture Month 2024 Instagram Challenge”. In April, ASLA and LAM invited creative posts to their daily prompts and his sketches from the BLA Travel Fellowship (Day 13: Sketch) were loved by the jury.

Greetings from Madison and best wishes in your travels, may you deliver and receive joy and laughter with friends and family. Here's news from the department! dpla.wisc.edu/documents/wint…

Greetings from Madison and best wishes in your travels, may you deliver and receive joy and laughter with friends and family. Here's news from the department! lnkd.in/garGJyKA

Vote for our AJCF Research Associate, Gaylan Williams, as a #ASLAGameChangers finalist! Voting is open until August 30! Head to YouTube and like his video to help bring his BIG IDEA to #ASLA2023… a YouTube “LIKE” equals a VOTE. youtu.be/BG8BwxRJY0g?fe…

The Biden administration announced that landscape architecture has been designated a STEM discipline! federalregister.gov/documents/2023…

Summer field course centers the history, culture and experiences of Native students news.wisc.edu/summer-field-c…

Our very own Alfonso Morales attended the event. You can read more about the investiture ceremony here: news.wisc.edu/a-new-chapter-… Here's to an exciting new chapter for UW!

This Spring, UW-Madison formally welcomed Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin as its 30th leader. An investiture ceremony was held in mid-April to celebrate both Mnookin's new role and the University's history of research and educational excellence.

Recent DPLA graduate Mia Chapman discusses how change happens at all levels in a recent article posted by UniverCity Alliance. Check it out here: univercity.wisc.edu/2023/06/19/wel…

UniverCity Alliance is celebrating - And you're invited! Join the festivities at Tripp Commons in Memorial Union on Friday, September 8th from 2-5pm. You'll hear about projects with local partners and explore ways to support Wisconsin communities! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Last week, a group of volunteers (including amazing DPLA faculty and alums) helped to facilitate a mini design charrette to re-envision Lake Monona’s waterfront. Over 80 4th graders from Fox Point, WI attended and participated in this creative and fun public engagement event!

The Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC), the MPO for the Duluth, MN/Superior WI metro area, has a job opening for a Planner or Senior Planner. Check it out! ardc.org/careers/

This May, Assistant Professor Edna Ely-Ledesma spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio about what the future of cities should look like. Listen here: wpr.org/listen/2106631…

Read about 1st year MS URPL, Vanessa Harb's experience at UW Madison through her previous university in Lebanon's Alumni Video. instagram.com/reel/Co_5FcWjR…

The exhibit, located along the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin Dells, is focused on helping visitors better understand the local people who have an affinity to the water, whether it be for a livelihood, inspiration or contemplation. madison.com/news/local/thi…

Check out this article from the Wisconsin State Journal that features Eric Schuchardt's, Chair of Landscape Architecture Program, most recent outdoor art gallery project named "Soul of the River."

RSVP: RSVP here uwmadison.eventsair.com/anniversary/re… For more information go here dpla.wisc.edu/dpla-5-year-an…

Please don't forget to Register for DPLA's 5 Year Anniversary Banquet! Date: Friday, October 7th When: 5:00 pm Where: Great Hall in the Memorial Union Cost: $40 per person prior to September 30th. $50 per person after.