Upcoming Events

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:   Brendan Stewart, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture, University of Guelph, S. Ashleigh Weeden, PhD Rural Studies...

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." Examination Committee: Derya Tarhan, Advisor - SEDRD Helen Hambly, Committee Member - SEDRD Mollie Kuchma, External Examination Member – SEDRD Ataharul Chowdhury, Chair of...

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:  What is GIS How GIS is used in practice Key concepts and terminology ...

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." Examination Committee: Derya Tarhan, Advisor – SEDRD Silvia Sarapura, Committee Member - SEDRD Ricardo Ramirez, External Examination Member – SEDRD Ataharul Chowdhury,...

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.” Examination Committee: Helen Hambly, Advisor - SEDRD Derya Tarhan, Committee Member - SEDRD Mollie Kuchma, External Examination Member – SEDRD Ataharul Chowdhury, Chair of Examination...