Past Events

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination Eden McGlennon, a master of landscape architecture candidate, will defend their thesis on "Tracing the Conceptual Lineage from Land Art to Contemporary Landscape Architecture." Examination Committee: Nadia Amoroso, Advisor - SEDRD Afshin Ashari, Advisory Committee Member - SEDRD Steven Clarke, Examination Member - SEDRD Silvia Sarapura, Chair of Examination - SEDRD All are welcome to attend the defence presentation.  

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination Linna Chang, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on "Exploring Campus Landscape Approaches to Student Stress Relief in Canadian Universities." Examination Committee: Robert Corry, Advisor - SEDRD Brendan Stewart, Advisory Committee Member - SEDRD Nadia Amoroso, Examination Member - SEDRD Steven Clarke, Chair of Examination - SEDRD

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination Ramtin Shafaghati, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "Integrating Machine Learning and Interactive Prototyping for Adaptive Public Space Design."

Paul Anim, an MSc student in Capacity Development and Extension in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on “Sustainable Energy Solutions for Greenhouse Agriculture: The Role of Ag Energy Co-operative Limited to Producers in Ontario’s Vegetable Sector." Examination Committee: Derya Tarhan, Advisor – SEDRD Helen Hambly, Advisory Committee Member - SEDRD Ataharul Chowdhury, Examination Member – SEDRD Aaron Hernandez, Chair of Examination - SEDRD All are welcome to attend the defence presentation.  

Elizabeth Goguen, an MSc student in Capacity Development and Extension in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on “Repurposing for Equity: Affordable Housing in Reimagined Spaces on Barton Street East in the City of Hamilton.”

The Ontario Professional Planners Institute invites you to an upcoming panel discussion designed specifically for rural planning and development students interested in pursuing a career in planning.

Sarah Douglas, a MSc candidate in the Capacity Development and Extension program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on “Motivations and Experiences in Southern Ontario Field-Grown Specialty Cut-Flower Growers."

SEDRD is hosting an Introductory GIS for the Planning Profession workshop on April 15th, organized by Prof. Mollie Kuchma, Professor in Rural Planning and Development. Summary of some of the topics that will be covered includes: 

Zoe Kiang, a MSc student in Capacity Development and Extension in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on “Incentivizing Toronto Green Standards:  A Study of Policy Design, Systems, and Participation in Urban Development."

The SEDRD Graduate Student Society is excited to announce that the annual Rural Romp will be hosted on April 7th from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Join us for a day filled with engaging speaker presentations and site visits to gain new perspectives on SEDRD and rural Ontario. Participation in this event is free, and lunch will be provided.  Guest Speakers: