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April 2021

Forum Discussion: "What’s holding up advancing agricultural advisory services?"

We are happy to introduce a forum discussion series on different aspects of agricultural advisory and extension service. It is an excellent opportunity to learn from our speakers and contribute to the discussion, ‘What’s holding up advancing agricultural advisory services?’ Please see the details below.

PhD Thesis Defence: Renee Goretsky

Renee Goretsky a Doctoral student in Rural Studies in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development will defend her thesis on "Indigenizing Water Governance For Social Justice Development of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Water Framework to Indigenize Water Governance within Treaty Lands and Territory".

MSc Thesis Defence: Paige Allen

Paige Allen, a master student in Capacity Development and Extension in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her M.Sc. thesis on "The Social Side of Soils; a Farmer Centred Analysis on the Adoption of Cover Crops".

MLA Thesis Defence: Winona Khuu

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination Winona Khuu, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Habitat Concept Plan for Parkland Development at 1 Port Street East, Mississauga".

MLA Thesis Defence: Jacob Gorveatt

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination Jacob Gorveatt, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "Targeting Apple Orchard Contributions to Natural Heritage System Connectivity in Grey County, Ontario".

PhD Thesis Defence: Cheryl O'Connell

Cheryl O’Connell, a Doctoral candidate in Rural Studies in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development will defend her thesis on "A Survey Study to Explore Interdisciplinary Trades Education:  Conceptual Framework to Practice". Examination Committee: Dr. Allan Lauzon, SEDRD, Advisor Dr. Lynn Macfadgen, North Island College BC, Advisory Committee Member Dr. Wayne Caldwell, SEDRD, Internal Examiner Member Dr. Adam Perry, St. Francis Xavier University, External Examiner Dr. Karen Landman, SEDRD, Examination Chair 

MLA Thesis Defence: Emma Kirk

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination Emma Kirk, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Living with Water:  The Potential Urban Ghost Spaces have to Address Flood Mitigation in the GTA".

Extended Deadline for domestic MSc Applications to Start in Fall 2021

The Rural Planning and Development program is accepting domestic applications for the Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development program to start in September 2021, focused for students with a completed undergraduate degree interested in planning and development. Students are able to focus their program of study in either the Canadian stream or the international stream.

Webinar: Rethinking Participation in the Digital Age of Communication for Development and Social Change

The Global Networks Forum on Communication for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment is delighted to organize the upcoming webinar on Friday, 30 April 2021, at 11 am ET. The event will be organized as part of the “Global Network Forum Webinar Series: Rethinking Participation in the Digital Age of Communication for Development and Social Change.”