Saint Mary's Department of Geography & Environmental Studies
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Geography is the study of the Earth's surface, and of the spatial distribution and patterns of its physical and human characteristics. Geographers study how natural and cultural processes work to create distinct spaces, places, landscapes, and regions.
Thesis Defence for a MA in Geography on Mon., Dec. 8 @ 10 a.m. in Loyola 274. Bright Ofori Kwakye will be presenting "Exploring Rental Housing Affordability Issues Among International Students in Halifax, Nova Scotia". Supervisor: Dr. Min-Jung Kwak (SMU); external examiner: Dr. Ren Thomas (Dal).
December 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Thesis Defence for a MA in Geography on Mon., Dec. 8 @ 10 a.m. in Loyola 274. Bright Ofori Kwakye will be presenting "Exploring Rental Housing Affordability Issues Among International Students in Halifax, Nova Scotia". Supervisor: Dr. Min-Jung Kwak (SMU); external examiner: Dr. Ren Thomas (Dal).
This winter examine the dynamic nature of the coastal zone and landforms that are created. Join Coastal Geomorphology (GEOG 4413/GEOL 4475).
December 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
This winter examine the dynamic nature of the coastal zone and landforms that are created. Join Coastal Geomorphology (GEOG 4413/GEOL 4475).
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We have a Thesis Defence for a MA in Geography on Monday, Dec 8th. Bright Ofori Kwakye will be presenting "Exploring Rental Housing Affordability Issues Among International Students in Halifax, Nova Scotia". Join us at 10 AM – Loyola 274.
December 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We have a Thesis Defence for a MA in Geography on Monday, Dec 8th. Bright Ofori Kwakye will be presenting "Exploring Rental Housing Affordability Issues Among International Students in Halifax, Nova Scotia". Join us at 10 AM – Loyola 274.
Dr. James Steenberg will be presenting "Forest Management for Complex Social-Ecological Systems" on Wednesday, December 3 at 11:30 in AT340. Student lunch with the speaker to follow the lecture.
December 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Dr. James Steenberg will be presenting "Forest Management for Complex Social-Ecological Systems" on Wednesday, December 3 at 11:30 in AT340. Student lunch with the speaker to follow the lecture.
Tuesday is Sip & Chat, as things quickly wind up for this term, come destress with everyone! Gorsebrook from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
December 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Tuesday is Sip & Chat, as things quickly wind up for this term, come destress with everyone! Gorsebrook from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Dr. James Steenberg will be presenting "Forest Management for Complex Social-Ecological Systems" on Wednesday, December 3 at 11:30 in AT340. Student lunch will follow. @smuarts.bsky.social @smuscience.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Dr. James Steenberg will be presenting "Forest Management for Complex Social-Ecological Systems" on Wednesday, December 3 at 11:30 in AT340. Student lunch will follow. @smuarts.bsky.social @smuscience.bsky.social
Dr. Bryan Mood presents "Ecozones to Cells: Cross-Scale Approaches to Forest Ecology". Mon., Dec. 1 @ 11:30 am in S310. Student lunch to follow.
@smuarts.bsky.social @smuscience.bsky.social
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November 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Dr. Bryan Mood presents "Ecozones to Cells: Cross-Scale Approaches to Forest Ecology". Mon., Dec. 1 @ 11:30 am in S310. Student lunch to follow.
@smuarts.bsky.social @smuscience.bsky.social
@smuarts.bsky.social @smuscience.bsky.social
Need something different for your bulletin board or gift wrapping...try a map. We have maps to give away. We are here in the Burke lobby till 3:45 p.m.
November 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Need something different for your bulletin board or gift wrapping...try a map. We have maps to give away. We are here in the Burke lobby till 3:45 p.m.
Want to see how real change starts close to home? Join Dr. Tony Charles tonight at 7pm in AT101 to hear how local communities around the world are leading the way in building a sustainable future. Discover how gov't support, research, & grassroots action can come together to create an impact.
November 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Want to see how real change starts close to home? Join Dr. Tony Charles tonight at 7pm in AT101 to hear how local communities around the world are leading the way in building a sustainable future. Discover how gov't support, research, & grassroots action can come together to create an impact.
Look at what we found for tomorrow's map giveaway. Just in time for Christmas - Bethlehem (PA) and Nazareth (PA)! Come have a look at the maps we have. Starting Tuesday, November 24 at 8 a.m.
November 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Look at what we found for tomorrow's map giveaway. Just in time for Christmas - Bethlehem (PA) and Nazareth (PA)! Come have a look at the maps we have. Starting Tuesday, November 24 at 8 a.m.
We are back! Tues-Thurs (11/25-27) Geography & Environmental Studies invites you to browse through & take any available map from the allotted topographical maps. We have a number of surpluses from both Canada & the US. Great for posters or crafting. Each batch we put out are from a different series.
November 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We are back! Tues-Thurs (11/25-27) Geography & Environmental Studies invites you to browse through & take any available map from the allotted topographical maps. We have a number of surpluses from both Canada & the US. Great for posters or crafting. Each batch we put out are from a different series.
November 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Hazardous Weather in Atlantic Canada: Public Perceptions and Responses (An Arts With Impact Lecture) with Dr. Amber Silver; Scotiabank Theatre (SB201); Thursday, November 20 at 4 p.m. For more information and registration:
events.smu.ca/geography-50....
events.smu.ca/geography-50....
November 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Hazardous Weather in Atlantic Canada: Public Perceptions and Responses (An Arts With Impact Lecture) with Dr. Amber Silver; Scotiabank Theatre (SB201); Thursday, November 20 at 4 p.m. For more information and registration:
events.smu.ca/geography-50....
events.smu.ca/geography-50....
Love remote sensing and working with GIS apps? In celebration of GIS Day, Canadian Space Agency has been invited to join us. Wed., Nov. 19 in Atrium 340 at 3 p.m. Dr. Jean Bergeron, Mission scientist, Sun-Earth System Science and Dirk Werle, Senior Expert on Earth Observation will talk. Join us!
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Love remote sensing and working with GIS apps? In celebration of GIS Day, Canadian Space Agency has been invited to join us. Wed., Nov. 19 in Atrium 340 at 3 p.m. Dr. Jean Bergeron, Mission scientist, Sun-Earth System Science and Dirk Werle, Senior Expert on Earth Observation will talk. Join us!
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Love remote sensing and working with GIS apps? In celebration of GIS Day, Canadian Space Agency has been invited to join us. Wed., Nov. 19 in Atrium 340 at 3 p.m. Dr. Jean Bergeron, Mission scientist, Sun-Earth System Science and Dirk Werle, Senior Expert on Earth Observation will talk. Join us!
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Love remote sensing and working with GIS apps? In celebration of GIS Day, Canadian Space Agency has been invited to join us. Wed., Nov. 19 in Atrium 340 at 3 p.m. Dr. Jean Bergeron, Mission scientist, Sun-Earth System Science and Dirk Werle, Senior Expert on Earth Observation will talk. Join us!
Celebrating 50 years as a department, Geography & Environmental Studies has invited Dr. Amber Silver to speak on Thursday, November 20 @ 4 p.m. Followed by a reception at the Gorsebrook Lounge. Please register.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Celebrating 50 years as a department, Geography & Environmental Studies has invited Dr. Amber Silver to speak on Thursday, November 20 @ 4 p.m. Followed by a reception at the Gorsebrook Lounge. Please register.
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As a hazards geographer, Dr. Amber Silver will discuss the ways that Atlantic Canadians perceive & respond to hazardous weather such as tropical storms & tropical cyclones. She will examine the role that social media plays in info searching, sharing, & interpretation.
Join us Thur., Nov 20 @ 3pm.
Join us Thur., Nov 20 @ 3pm.
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
As a hazards geographer, Dr. Amber Silver will discuss the ways that Atlantic Canadians perceive & respond to hazardous weather such as tropical storms & tropical cyclones. She will examine the role that social media plays in info searching, sharing, & interpretation.
Join us Thur., Nov 20 @ 3pm.
Join us Thur., Nov 20 @ 3pm.
Love remote sensing and working with GIS apps? In celebration of GIS Day, Canadian Space Agency has been invited to give an update on their projects. Wednesday, November 19th in Atrium 340 at 3 p.m. We will also be joined by representatives from Geomatics Association of Nova Scotia. Join us!
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Love remote sensing and working with GIS apps? In celebration of GIS Day, Canadian Space Agency has been invited to give an update on their projects. Wednesday, November 19th in Atrium 340 at 3 p.m. We will also be joined by representatives from Geomatics Association of Nova Scotia. Join us!
This winter examine the dynamic nature of the coastal zone and landforms that are created. Join Coastal Geomorphology (GEOG 4413/GEOL 4475).
November 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This winter examine the dynamic nature of the coastal zone and landforms that are created. Join Coastal Geomorphology (GEOG 4413/GEOL 4475).
This Friday (Nov. 7), join us for the Korean Diaspora Studies Conference. More information and registration - www.smu.ca/koreanconference/
November 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
This Friday (Nov. 7), join us for the Korean Diaspora Studies Conference. More information and registration - www.smu.ca/koreanconference/
2025 Korean Diaspora Studies Conference
Friday, November 7 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Burke Theatre B
The one-day conference includes keynotes, panel discussions with global leaders in Korean Studies, & a public screening & discussion of the 2023 film Past Lives. www.smu.ca/koreanconfer...
Friday, November 7 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Burke Theatre B
The one-day conference includes keynotes, panel discussions with global leaders in Korean Studies, & a public screening & discussion of the 2023 film Past Lives. www.smu.ca/koreanconfer...
November 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
2025 Korean Diaspora Studies Conference
Friday, November 7 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Burke Theatre B
The one-day conference includes keynotes, panel discussions with global leaders in Korean Studies, & a public screening & discussion of the 2023 film Past Lives. www.smu.ca/koreanconfer...
Friday, November 7 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Burke Theatre B
The one-day conference includes keynotes, panel discussions with global leaders in Korean Studies, & a public screening & discussion of the 2023 film Past Lives. www.smu.ca/koreanconfer...
Past Lives: A Public Film Screening and Discussion (Nov. 7 at 7:00 p.m. Burke Theatre B). Speaker: Dr. Ji Yoon An (UBC).Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=kA24...
Korean Diaspora Studies Conference: smu.ca/koreanconfer...
Korean Diaspora Studies Conference: smu.ca/koreanconfer...
October 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Past Lives: A Public Film Screening and Discussion (Nov. 7 at 7:00 p.m. Burke Theatre B). Speaker: Dr. Ji Yoon An (UBC).Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=kA24...
Korean Diaspora Studies Conference: smu.ca/koreanconfer...
Korean Diaspora Studies Conference: smu.ca/koreanconfer...