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Geography & Environment
Geography & Environment
Geography and Environment is home to faculty and students whose focus is the study of relationships between people, places, and the environment. As a discipline, Geography uniquely bridges the social, data, and natural sciences to understand the world we live in and how that world is changing.
Studying Geography offers an education for life and for living as informed and responsible citizens.
Our faculty members are active in four research areas that form the basis of our undergraduate and graduate (Masters and PhD) programs:
- Environment, Development and Health
- Geographic Information Science
- Physical Geography
- Urban Development & Urban Studies
Join us for an exciting talk with Dr. Harvey Miller!
Dr. Harvey Miller will explore how the Ghost Neighborhoods of Columbus project is using historical Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, AI, and GIS to create immersive 3D virtual worlds and preserve communities transformed by urban renewal.
🗓️ Thursday, October 1, 2026
🕞 3:30 pm
📍 McKellar Room (290 UCC)
🍪 Light refreshments to follow
Join us in celebrating 37 years of impact with Dan Shrubsole!
As Dan begins this next chapter, we are grateful for his many years of service, leadership, mentorship, and friendship. Congratulations on your retirement Dan, and thank you for 37 remarkable years!
🗓️ Friday, October 23, 2026
🕞 1-4pm
📍 Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Undergraduate
Your launchpad for shaping resilient, equitable, and informed futures—for cities, communities, and the environment
Graduate
Where cutting-edge research meets real-world challenges in climate change, urban systems, health, and sustainability
Research
Drive discovery with research—advancing knowledge on climate resilience, urban transformation, environmental health, and geospatial innovation
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We recognize that African descendants’ legacies and contributions have enriched Southwestern Ontario, including the historic Black communities of the Hollow, Wilberforce Settlement, Dawn Settlement, McGregor’s Creek, Buxton Settlement, Old Sandwich Town, and Amherstburg.
The Department of Geography and Environment is firmly committed to working towards equity, diversity, inclusivity, and decolonization in our campus community. Please review our full inclusivity statement.