New Interdisciplinary Graduate Program Focuses on Northern Environments and Cultures
(August 2, 2007 --Thunder Bay, ON) Today, Lakehead University's Faculty of Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies, announced a new Master's program in Environmental Studies that is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2007. The program is a Master of Environmental Studies - Northern Environments and Cultures and is the first of its kind in Ontario. It will concentrate on the inhabitants and environments in Canada's Boreal Forest, and as far north as its boundary with the Tundra -- territory described as the "mid-north," "near-north," or "provincial north," and sometimes referred to as the "forgotten north."
"The Master of Environmental Studies - Northern Environments and Cultures is an interdisciplinary degree program that will be of tremendous interest to graduating students from a variety of backgrounds," says Dr. Gary Boire, Dean of Graduate Studies at Lakehead University. "Even on a national level," adds Boire, "most other universities across the country offer graduate programs that advertise an interest in the north, yet their focus converges at higher latitudes such as those north of 60o and beyond to the High Arctic. They pay little or no attention to the environments that exist in the northern regions of our provinces."
Dr. David Kemp, Professor of Geography and Graduate Coordinator for the new program, is proud that Lakehead is taking a leading role in the search for new knowledge about this important region. He notes that, "Program content will be drawn from the physical disciplines of geomorphology, climatology, biogeography, and soil science, as well as the socio-economical and cultural streams of human geography and anthropology."
Eligible candidates must have completed an Honours program in Geography, Environmental Studies, or Anthropology, and have graduated with a minimum B standing. Graduates from other disciplines, including Biology, Geology, Forestry, History, Sociology, and Indigenous Learning may also be considered for admission. This program will be open to student applications until Thursday, September 20, 2007.
Students who are interested in applying to this new program and require more information may contact Dr. Kemp at 807-343-8430 or david.kemp@lakeheadu.ca, or Ms. Elena Arena, Graduate Admissions Officer at 807-343-8527 or elena.arena@lakeheadu.ca.
Lakehead University currently has over 550 graduate students and more than 29 graduate programs. This new program fits into the University's Strategic Research plan, Momentum for Future Prosperity, and supports Lakehead University's goal to be among the top 25 research-intensive universities in the next 5 to 10 years. For additional information about the University's Strategic Research Plan, visit http://vpresearch.lakeheadu.ca/uploads/lu_srp_senate_approved.pdf.
"The Master of Environmental Studies - Northern Environments and Cultures is an interdisciplinary degree program that will be of tremendous interest to graduating students from a variety of backgrounds," says Dr. Gary Boire, Dean of Graduate Studies at Lakehead University. "Even on a national level," adds Boire, "most other universities across the country offer graduate programs that advertise an interest in the north, yet their focus converges at higher latitudes such as those north of 60o and beyond to the High Arctic. They pay little or no attention to the environments that exist in the northern regions of our provinces."
Dr. David Kemp, Professor of Geography and Graduate Coordinator for the new program, is proud that Lakehead is taking a leading role in the search for new knowledge about this important region. He notes that, "Program content will be drawn from the physical disciplines of geomorphology, climatology, biogeography, and soil science, as well as the socio-economical and cultural streams of human geography and anthropology."
Eligible candidates must have completed an Honours program in Geography, Environmental Studies, or Anthropology, and have graduated with a minimum B standing. Graduates from other disciplines, including Biology, Geology, Forestry, History, Sociology, and Indigenous Learning may also be considered for admission. This program will be open to student applications until Thursday, September 20, 2007.
Students who are interested in applying to this new program and require more information may contact Dr. Kemp at 807-343-8430 or david.kemp@lakeheadu.ca, or Ms. Elena Arena, Graduate Admissions Officer at 807-343-8527 or elena.arena@lakeheadu.ca.
Lakehead University currently has over 550 graduate students and more than 29 graduate programs. This new program fits into the University's Strategic Research plan, Momentum for Future Prosperity, and supports Lakehead University's goal to be among the top 25 research-intensive universities in the next 5 to 10 years. For additional information about the University's Strategic Research Plan, visit http://vpresearch.lakeheadu.ca/uploads/lu_srp_senate_approved.pdf.
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Media: Drs. Boire and Kemp may be contacted for interview and can be reached at
807-766-7136, and 807-343-8430 respectively.
Please contact Heather Scott, Communications Officer for information about this media release. Heather can be reached at 807-343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca
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