Past Events

Rachana Devkota, a Doctoral Student in Rural Studies in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her PhD thesis on "Responsible Innovation for Mechanization in Hill side farming in Nepal:  A Gender Perspective".

A virtual town Hall meeting for incoming Rural Planning and Development international graudate students will take place on June 25 at 1.00 pm EDT. This is an opportunity to discuss any questions about permits, visas, and other important topics. Check your email for instructions to join!  

Rachel Dehaan, a masters student in Capacity and Development in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Using Photovoice to Understand Homegardens:  A Study in Kandy District, Sri Lanka"

The Rural Planning and Development program is hosting an online town hall meeting with students accepted into the Master of Science and Master of Planning programs for Fall 2020. The session will be an opportunity to meet faculty and students, learn about plans for the upcoming fall semester, and ask any questions about the program. Check your email for instructions to join the online discussion.

Danielle Robinson, a Doctoral Student in Rural Studies in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her PhD thesis on "Cultural Sustainability and Rural Food Tourism in Two Canadian Wine Regions."

The next virtual town hall meeting for current Rural Planning and Development graduate students will be held on June 9 from 1.00 - 2.00 pm EDT. The meeting is an opportunity to share updates regarding the summer and fall semesters, answer any questions, and check in with everyone. Details for joining the discussion will be circulated via email.

Natalya Garrod, a master student in Rural Planning and Development in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Local Water Collaboration to Enhance Source Water Protection at Chippewas of the Thames First Nations Ontario".

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination Carly Balestra, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Designing for Playfulness:  A Heuristic Exploration of Playfulness and Playground Design". Sean Kelly, Advisor, SEDRD Karen Landman, Advisory Committee Member, SEDRD Steven Clarke, Examination Member, SEDRD Martin Holland, Chair of Examination Committee, SEDRD

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination Quinn Howard, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Navigating Loss and Damage:  Making Space for Ecological Grief in the Climate Adaptation Planning Process". Karen Landman, Advisor, SEDRD Nic Brunet, Co-Advisor, SEDRD Dave Guyadeen, Examination Member, SEDRD Martin Holland, Chair of Examination Committee, SEDRD