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Weather and Climate Day, November 16, 2009
Water Day, November 17, 2009
Energy Day, November 18, 2009
Transportation Day, November 19, 2009
Food and Health Day, November 20, 2009

It's the people: the power of place?

We, as geographers, often invoke the power of place, that socially constructed and referenced arena in which we work and play. But how important is 'place' over and above the biophysical conditions of the environment? Please join John Eyles from McMaster University as he discusses this topic. [POSTER]  [ABSTRACT]

When: Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 3:00 pm
Where: SSC 2333

Upcoming Urban Development Program Event

If you are an urban development grad or a geography alumni working in city planning, real estate, and other urban fields, we invite you to join Bill Code and other current professors teaching in the Urban Development Program.  [INVITATION]

When: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Brassai Restaurant, Toronto

Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 25 to urban@uwo.ca

Canadian Geography Rules Using the I-Way

"Canada is the first country to make extensive use of the Internet in a national geographic awareness program" says Barry Wellar, director of Geography Awareness Week, Canadian Association of Geographers. [MORE]

Geography Internship Course receives EPC approval

The Faculty of Social Science Educational Policy Committee met on Friday October the 16th and approved the new Geography Internship course. The proposal will now be sent to Senate for final approval.
This program is addressed to third year students registered in a Geography Honors program. Read more about the proposed course here.

Director -- Ctr for Environment and Sustainability

The University of Western Ontario now invites applications or nominations for a senior-level faculty appointment as the first Director of the Centre for
Environment and Sustainability (CES).  [JOB AD]

Graduate Opportunities

Ever thought about doing graduate studies in Geography? Start here, by finding a supervisor