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Week of April 19, 2026

CDE Thesis Defence: Sarah Douglas

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."

OPPI Virtual Panel - Planners Who Hire Planners

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.

CDE Thesis Defence: Elizabeth Goguen

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.”

CDE Thesis Defence: Paul Anim

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.