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December 2022

MLA Thesis Defence: Fan Jiang

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination Fan Jiang, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "Campus Planning and Design:  Strategies for Outdoor Winter Recreation." Examination Committee: Sean Kelly, Advisor - SEDRD Brendan Stewart, Advisory Committee Member - SEDRD Nadia Amoroso, Examination Member - SEDRD Martin Holland, Chair of Examination - SEDRD

Gateway Rural Health Lecture: "Rural Senior Food Security/Insecurity: The Case of Four Counties"

The Gateway Centre for Excellence in Rural Health presents a lecture with Dr. Al Lauzon, Professor in Capacity Development and Extension in SEDRD and Chair of Rural Change and Development at Gateway CERH.  The lecture is "Rural Senior Food Security / Insecurity: The Case of Four Counties." Register for free via the Gateway website.

MSc CDE Thesis Defence: Serena Viola

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development – Capacity Development and Extension  MSc Thesis Examination Serena Viola,  a master student in Capacity Development and Extension, in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on “The Immigrant Experience Through The Lens Of Food:  Access To Culturally Significant Foods In Rural Ontario.”

Master of Planning Orientation Session

The Rural Planning and Development program is hosting a virtual orientation session for all incoming Master of Planning students starting their studies in January 2023. The orientation will be held on December 8, 2022 from 12.00-1.00 pm EST. The meeting will review the Master of Planning program requirements, course selection, and processes. Incoming students are encouraged to bring any questions about the program, courses, or the the university! Instructions for joining the discussion will be circulated via email in advance of the meeting.

MSc RPD Thesis Defence: John Dale

John Dale, a Master of Science (Rural Planning and Development + International Development Studies) student, will defend their thesis research titled “Mutual Aid and Third Places during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Intersections in Nova Scotia & New Brunswick”. A brief description of their thesis research is listed below:

MSc CDE Thesis Defence: Austin Brown

Austin Brown, a master student in Capacity Development and Extension in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on “Participatory Digital Extension In Agriculture A Study From Ghana.”