November 2023: Thesis and Dissertation defences

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Jose Zegarra defends “Cumulative Impacts Management through Environmental Impact Assessment”

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of Master of Arts in Environment and Management

Jose Zegarra defends “Cumulative Impacts Management through Environmental Impact Assessment”

  • School of Environment and Sustainability
  • Date/Time: November 10, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PST
  • Venue: VideoConference
  • Supervisor: Dr. Ann Dale

Please note: If you are interested in attending the defence remotely, you will need to contact the Theses and Dissertations Manager (a minimum of five working days in advance) to obtain log-in information.   

Heather Bennett defends "Project Work-From-Home Parent"

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Leadership

Heather Bennett defends “Project Work-From-Home Parent”

  • School of Leadership Studies
  • Date/Time: November 9, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (PST)
  • Venue: VideoConference
  • Supervisor: Dr. Alisa Harrison

Please note: If you are interested in attending the defence remotely, you will need to contact the Theses and Dissertations Manager (a minimum of five working days in advance) to obtain log-in information.   

Tom Morin defends "Development of phenomenology-inspired phronetic social science (PIPSS) and its application in the study of workplace conflict"

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of Doctor of Social Sciences

Tom Morin defends “Development of phenomenology-inspired phronetic social science (PIPSS) and its application in the study of workplace conflict”

  • College of Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Date/Time: November 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (PST)
  • Venue: VideoConference
  • Supervisor: Dr. Eileen Piggot-Irvine

Please note: If you are interested in attending the defence remotely, you will need to contact the Theses and Dissertations Manager (a minimum of five working days in advance) to obtain log-in information.   

Zandra Oladele defends "Selenium Contamination: The Environmental Effectiveness of Current Treatment Methods in the Mining Industry Based on Water Quality Guidelines"

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of Master of Science in Environment and Management

Zandra Oladele defends “Selenium Contamination: The Environmental Effectiveness of Current Treatment Methods in the Mining Industry Based on Water Quality Guidelines ”

  • School of Environment and Sustainability
  • Date/Time: November 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (PDT)
  • Venue: VideoConference
  • Supervisor: Dr. Bill Dushenko

Please note: If you are interested in attending the defence  remotely, you will need to contact the Theses and Dissertations Manager (a minimum of five working days in advance)  to obtain log-in information.   

Heather Tomlinson defends "Exploring Health Care Aides' Perspectives on Work Life in Long-Term Care"

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Leadership

Heather Tomlinson defends “Exploring Health Care Aides' Perspectives on Work Life in Long-Term Care”

  • School of Leadership Studies
  • Date/Time: November 20, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (PST)
  • Venue: VideoConference
  • Supervisor: Dr. Wendy Young

Please note: If you are interested in attending the defence remotely, you will need to contact the Theses and Dissertations Manager (a minimum of five working days in advance) to obtain log-in information.   

Kate Toogood defends "How is Alberta’s NDP Framed in a Conservative Canadian Province?"

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of Master of Arts in Professional Communication

Kate Toodgood defends “How is Alberta’s NDP Framed in a Conservative Canadian Province?”

  • School of Communication and Culture
  • Date/Time: November 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (PDT)
  • Venue: VideoConference
  • Supervisor: Dr. David Black

Please note: If you are interested in attending the defence remotely, you will need to contact the Theses and Dissertations Manager (a minimum of five working days in advance) to obtain log-in information.   

Randa Orom defends "Enhancing a Nonprofit Organization’s Capacity to Provide Service and Advocacy to Women: A Participatory Action Research with Zonta Club of Victoria"

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of Master of Arts in Leadership - Health

Randa Orom defends “Enhancing a Nonprofit Organization’s Capacity to Provide Service and Advocacy to Women: A Participatory Action Research with Zonta Club of Victoria”

  • School of Leadership Studies
  • Date/Time: November 30, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (PST)
  • Venue: VideoConference
  • Supervisor: Dr. Phil Cady

Please note: If you are interested in attending the defence remotely, you will need to contact the Theses and Dissertations Manager (a minimum of five working days in advance) to obtain log-in information.   

Lisa Blachut defends "Fruitful Connections: The Potential of the Copley Community Orchard, An Urban Commons"

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Environmental Education and Communication

Lisa Blachut defends “Fruitful Connections: The Potential of the Copley Community Orchard, An Urban Commons”

  • School of Environment and Sustainability
  • Date/Time: November 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (PST)
  • Venue: VideoConference
  • Supervisor: Dr. Virginia McKendry

Please note: If you are interested in attending the defence remotely, you will need to contact the Theses and Dissertations Manager (a minimum of five working days in advance) to obtain log-in information.   

Mandy Speirs defends "What's it like to be a Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer in High School?"

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Educational Leadership and Management

Mandy Speirs defends “What's it like to be a Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer in High School?”

  • School of Education and Technology
  • Date/Time: November 29, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (PST)
  • Venue: VideoConference
  • Supervisor: Dr. Lauren Halcomb Smith

Please note: If you are interested in attending the defence remotely, you will need to contact the Theses and Dissertations Manager (a minimum of five working days in advance) to obtain log-in information.