The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from May 24–26, 2022 in remembrance of Dr. James Rude, Associate Professor, Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology, Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences.
Dr. James Rude, Associate Professor in the Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology passed away on May 6, 2022.
James completed his PhD in Agricultural Economics at the University of Guelph in 1993 (BA 1979, MA 1982 University of Saskatchewan).
James' research was stellar and he made major contributions to the areas of trade and Canadian agricultural policy. His teaching was also exceptional, and his courses on price analysis and agricultural policy were foundational in the training of graduate students in agricultural economics. His reputation led to national and international recognition where he provided advice to the Canadian Senate, as well as to the OECD, the Farm Foundation in the US and the Canadian Agri-Policy Institute. He also served on the executive committees of the Canadian Trade Policy Network, and the North American Agrifood Market Integration Consortium. He was a long-standing active participant in the International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium.
James is survived by his wife, Peggy Boss, her parents George and Elvira Boss, sons Daryl Mann and daughter Avery, and Graham Mann, his spouse Shannon Maher and daughters Charlotte and Loewen. James also leaves numerous cousins, life-long friends, and colleagues to mourn his loss. James was predeceased by his parents Istein and Blanche Rude of Birch Hills, SK.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran church, 10014-81 Avenue in Edmonton. Refreshments will follow. We ask that all guests be vaccinated for Covid. Consider donating to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, Trinity Lutheran Church to support their work in our community, or the charity of your choice.
For information about lowering the University of Alberta banner, visit the In Memoriam webpage.