Friday, March 30, 2018

Founders Seminar April 6 cancelled

Due to the ongoing labour disruption on campus, we regretfully have had to cancel the upcoming (April 6) Founders Seminar in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. We hope to resume seminars with a full department... More

Monday, March 19, 2018

Founders Seminar March 23 cancelled

Due to the ongoing labour disruption on campus, we regretfully have had to cancel this week's (March 23) Founders Seminar in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. We hope to resume seminars with a full department... More

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Founders Seminar March 9 cancelled

Due to the ongoing labour disruption on campus, we regretfully have had to cancel tomorrow's (March 9) Founders Seminar in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. We hope to bring back Dr. Benoy at a future... More

Monday, February 26, 2018

Congratulations Professor Emerita Fran Klodawsky on your recent publication: “Toward Equity and Inclusion in Canadian Cities”!

Dr. Fran Klodawsky is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Carleton University. Fran Klodawsky along with co-editors Janet Siltanen and Caroline Andrew recently published, "Toward Equity and Inclusion in Canadian Cities". A description of the book given by McGill-Queen's University Press, "Explorations of... More

Monday, January 29, 2018

Charles Nixon Travel Bursary

  Thanks to a very generous donation from alumnus Charles Nixon, Geography and Environmental Studies undergraduate students enrolled in human geography and environmental studies are eligible for a bursary to assist in defraying the costs of academically related travel. Charles Nixon really appreciated the opportunity to study human geography... More

Monday, January 22, 2018

Announcing the Inaugural CAFF-IASC Fellows!

Erica Oberndorfer, DGES Alumna, in one of the inaugural CAFF-IASC Fellows!  (Source: CAFF - Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna) "Erica Oberndorfer and Thomas Lameris are the inaugural CAFF-IASC Fellows! The Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) and the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) welcome Thomas Lameris and Erica... More

Friday, January 19, 2018

Congratulations Professor Chris Burn on being awarded a Distinctive Higher Doctorate of Science!

Read More: Carleton’s Chris Burn Awarded Distinctive Higher Doctorate of Science By Ellen... More

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Andrea Carrión, DGES Alumna, was awarded the 2017 best doctoral thesis for Latin American Studies in Canada

Congratulations Andrea Carrión on being awarded the 2017 best doctoral thesis for Latin American Studies in Canada! Andrea Carrión's dissertation explores the production of space and the spatial restructuring of resource regulation in the gold mining enclave of Portovelo and Zaruma, Ecuador, between 1860 and 1980. Using the theoretical tools of... More

Monday, December 4, 2017

DGES Post-Doc, Christian Holz, presents research at United Nations Climate Summit

The annual United Nations climate summit took place in Bonn, Germany from November 6 to 17, 2017. At these annual conferences, the governments of the world come together to negotiate their collective response to the thread of climate change. At a similar conference in 2015, the landmark Paris Agreement was adopted and this year... More

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Geography Awareness Week 2017

For more than 25 years, the third week of November is celebrated as Geography Awareness Week (GAW), a week-long celebration to bring attention to all aspects of Geography. The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Carleton University participated in several ways to GAW this year. On Tuesday, November 14th, 2017, our department along... More

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Congratulations to our Fall 2017 graduating students!

On November 18th, 2017 the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies staff, faculty, friends and families attended spring convocation to celebrate our graduating students. We congratulate all of our students who received their degrees on this day! Please stay in touch and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Here are... More

Monday, October 23, 2017

Professor Elyn Humphreys introduces Elmwood students to her research site at Mer Bleue bog

On Friday, October 13th, Mr. Robertson took his Grade 12: Environmental Resource Management class, from Elmwood School on a field trip to explore the ecosystem of the Mer Bleue. The trip was led by Elyn Humphreys, a physical geography professor at Carleton University, who taught the girls about the formation of the bog, the role... More

Thursday, September 28, 2017

2017 Fall Undergraduate Field Camp

In Geography and Environmental Studies we don’t just learn in the classroom; we provide students with opportunities to learn relevant skills and apply their knowledge to real-world challenges. Every fall, undergraduate students travel to Lanark county for 5 days for their field-based, experiential learning course.  Students learn a range of... More

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Founders Seminar Kick-off a Tiny Success

This year’s Founders Seminar series kicked off with a visit to the Azrieli School of Architecture and the Tiny Houses being built under the guidance of Professor Scott Bucking. The Tiny Houses are part of the Northern Nomad project initiated by the school’s undergraduate students. Professor Bucking heads up the Community Design Laboratory. His... More

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Founders Seminar | Tiny Houses and the Northern Nomad Project

The Department of Geography and Environmental studies will host their first Founders Seminar of the 2017/18 academic year on Friday September 25th. Dr. Scott Bucking from the School of Architecture presents his project "Tiny Houses and the Northern Nomad Project." Please join us at the Tiny Houses (outside the School of Architecture) at 2:30pm.... More

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Student Job Opportunity – DGES Student Ambassador

Undergraduate students in 3rd and 4th year are encouraged to apply for the DGES Student Ambassador Position.  Please review the job posting and apply if interested in representing the department as an ambassador. Deadline to apply is August 25th.  The first event will be the Academic Orientation Day on September 5th.  Ambassadors that are... More

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Job Opportunity – Research Assistant

Job Opportunity - Research assistant Description - Research assistant to a judge of the Superior Court of Justice undertaking a study leave at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Common Law, during the 2017-2018 academic year. In collaboration with Professor Rosemary Cairns Way, Madam Justice Giovanna Toscano Roccamo, aims to research the... More

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

DGES Msc student, Emily Lindsay, maps Alberta grassland

The DGES staff and faculty are always proud to highlight our students when their research makes significant contributions in their field. Emily Lindsay, a MSc graduate is working with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to find a methodology for distinguishing between rangeland and forage land cover classes in the Prairie provinces using satellite... More

Friday, June 30, 2017

Congratulations to our 2016-2017 graduating students!

On Friday June 16, 2017 the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies staff, faculty, friends and families attended spring convocation to celebrate our many graduating students. We wholeheartedly congratulate all the Ph.D., MA, Msc., BA, BA Honours, Bsc. and Bsc honours students who received their degrees on this day.  We wish you all the... More

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Office Closure Announcement

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies will close at 1:30pm on Friday, June 16, in order for staff to attend the Convocation Ceremony of our students.  We will re-open on Monday, June 19 at 8am.  We apologize for any inconvenience. Congratulations to all our graduating... More

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Retirement Reception for Steve Prashker

Congratulations Steve Prashker! Please join us in celebrating Steve Prashker’s close to 40 years of service at Carleton University. Light refreshments will be served. Presentations will begin at 3:30 p.m. When: June 12, 2017 Time: 3:00 pm — 5:30 pm Location: Dunton Tower Room:... More

Thursday, May 11, 2017

New Summer Course Added – Geography Behind the Headlines

    Open to all interested university students with second year standing or with permission.  May be of particular interest to DGES, Journalism, Engineering, and Science students. Course Description: Geography matters in the events, issues and concerns expressed in the headlines we see in the media every day. This course is an... More

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

DGES TA Excellence Award Announcement

Congratulations to Christian Peart for receiving the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies T.A. Excellence Award! The TA Excellence Award  is given to a TA that excels in their commitment to the following criteria: Teaching Skills: Teaching ability demonstrated in tutorials, office hours or guest lectures; Communication: Quality of... More

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Contract Instructor Opportunities

DGES invites applications from members of the CUPE 4600-2 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach courses that will be offered during the Fall 2017 and/or Winter 2018 terms. CI ad posting Fall 2017 Winter... More

Friday, April 7, 2017

Congratulations Andrea Carrion – CALACS Outstanding Dissertation Prize

The Canadian Association for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CALACS) has awarded DGES alumna, Dr. Andrea Carrion, with the 2017 Outstanding Dissertation Prize for her dissertation: "The spatial restructuring of resource regulation.The gold mining enclave of Zaruma and Portovelo, Ecuador, 1860-1980,"  was awarded this prestigious prize above... More

Thursday, April 6, 2017

DGES Office – Notice of Closure

Hello everyone, Please be informed that the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies will be closed on April 11th and will reopen on April 12th at 1:30pm. Please let us know in advance if you have any questions or concerns regarding the... More

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Winter Field Camp 2017

Winter field camp course 2017 at Providence Point was a great experience! Our students worked hard - starting work at 9am and submitting in their daily assignment reports at 11pm - had fun, and learned much about winter water, weather, and climate.  Dr. Chris Burn and field assistant, Alice Wilson, were always on the... More

Thursday, March 30, 2017

2nd Annual Bake Your Thesis

It's everyone's favourite event of the year and it's happening this Friday, March 31! The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies Presents: Bake Your Thesis!  We invite you to come out and support the hard working students and this light-hearted event. DGES graduate students have been slaving over hot ovens to create something delicious... More

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Founders Seminar – Dr. Tammara Soma presents: “(Re)framing the food waste narrative: The infrastructures of urban food consumption and food waste in Indonesia”

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies presents Founders Seminar, which will be held this Wednesday March 15th at 3pm in A410 Loeb.  Dr. Tammara Soma from the University of Toronto will be giving a talk about “(Re)framing the food waste narrative: The infrastructures of urban food consumption and food waste in Indonesia.”... More

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Founders Seminar – Dr. Laura Pitkanen, “The State Comes Home: Radiation and In-Situ Dispossession in Everyday Life”

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies presents Founders Seminar on Friday, March 10th at 3pm in Loeb A410. This Founders Seminar features Dr. Laura Pitkanen and her research seminar titled "The State Comes Home: Radiation and In-Situ Dispossession in Everyday Life." Abstract: Dr. Laura Pitkanen analyzes how the radioactive... More

Monday, March 6, 2017

DGES Presents: Dr. David Hugill Settler Colonial Theory and the Limits of “Colonial City” Thinking

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies presents a special Founders Seminar on Wednesday, March 8th at 3pm in Loeb A410. This Founders Seminar presents Dr. David Hugill and his talk titled "Settler Colonial Theory and the Limits of “Colonial City” Thinking." Dr. Hugill is a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow with Simon Fraser University's... More

Friday, February 10, 2017

Founders Seminar – Governing Social-Ecological Systems: Insights From a Network Perspective, Dr. Steven Alexander

Please join us on Friday, February 17 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Loeb A220 for the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies bi-weekly Founders Seminar Series. All welcome! The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies would like to announce that our Founders Seminar guest speaker for Feb. 17th is Dr. Steven Alexander. Dr.... More

Friday, January 27, 2017

Feb. 3rd Founders Seminar Presents: Dr. Zoe Todd “Fish against fascists – exploring the relationships between fish, Metis legal traditions and resisting the petro-state in Alberta, Canada”

Please join us on Friday, February 3 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Loeb A220 for the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies bi-weekly Founders Seminar Series.  All welcome! The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies would like to announce that our department speaker for Friday is Dr. Zoe Todd.  Dr. Todd is currently... More

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Study the North at Carleton University

Beginning in Fall 2017, Carleton University will be offering a groundbreaking interdisciplinary graduate program in Northern Studies. Northern Studies at Carleton University will be the first ever interdisciplinary program at the Master level to present a combined focus on the social, political, and physical environments of northern Canada. This... More

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Founders Seminar Presents: Dr. Chuiqing Zeng “The applications of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in water quality study and precision farming”

Join us on January 20, 2017 at 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Loeb A220 for the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies bi-weekly Founders Seminar Series. Our first Founders Seminar of 2017 presents Dr. Chuiqing Zeng and his work: "The applications of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in water quality study and precision farming."  Dr.... More

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