July 2022: Thesis and Dissertation defences

Brian Daszko defends "From Overtourism to COVID in Nepal: Exploring the Relationship Between Human Security and Tourism" for the MA in Human Security and Peacebuilding

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Human Security and Peacebuilding

Brian Daszko defends “From Overtourism to COVID in Nepal: Exploring the Relationship Between Human Security and Tourism”

• School of Humanitarian Studies
• Date/Time: July 7, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor: Dr. Geoff Bird

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.  

Evaine Sing defends "Contextual Understanding of Vacant Land: A Buffalo, NY Case Study" for the Doctor of Social Sciences

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

Evaine Sing defends “Contextual Understanding of Vacant Land: A Buffalo, NY Case Study”

• College of Interdisciplinary Studies
• Date/Time: July 12, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor: Dr. Chris Ling

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.  

Hilary Quosai defends "The Characterization of Dark Leadership: Workplace Bullying, Psychological Harassment or Office Politics?" for the Doctor of Social Sciences

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

Hilary Quosai defends “The Characterization of Dark Leadership: Workplace Bullying, Psychological Harassment or Office Politics?”

• College of Interdisciplinary Studies
• Date/Time: July 15, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (PDT)
• 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.  

Boluwaji Adewale-Olaniru defends “The work of the blade: Why the practice of FGM continues in Nigeria? ”

• College of Interdisciplinary Studies
• Date/Time: July 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor: Dr. Philip Cook

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.  

Jared Areshenkoff defends "An Investigation of Carbon Sequestration, Storage Capacity, and Air Pollution Removal by Trees in the Resort Municipality of Whistler " for the MSc in Environment and Management

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

Jared Areshenkoff defends “An Investigation of Carbon Sequestration, Storage Capacity, and Air Pollution Removal by Trees in the  Resort Municipality of Whistler  ”

• School of Environment and Sustainability
• Date/Time: July 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor: Dr. Gillian Kerr

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.  

Jennifer Morin defends " The Proposed Michel Coal Project: A Case Study to Explore Ideal Impact Assessment Relationships in an Evolving Reconciliation Landscape" for the MA in Professional Communication

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

Jennifer Morin defends “The Proposed Michel Coal Project:  A Case Study to Explore Ideal Impact Assessment Relationships in an Evolving Reconciliation Landscape”

• School of Communication and Culture
• Date/Time: July 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor: Dr. Brent Davis

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.  

Morgan Beaudry defends "A Heavy Load - Conceptualizing Commercial Truck Drivers' Lived Experiences of Trauma Using Photovoice" for the MA in Interdisciplinary Studies

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Morgan Beaudry defends “A Heavy Load - Conceptualizing Commercial Truck Drivers' Lived Experiences of Trauma Using Photovoice ”

• College of Interdisciplinary Studies
• Date/Time: July 12, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor: Dr. Mary Bernard

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. 

Michael MacKay defends "Seeing All the Facts You Learned: The Lived Experiences of Students in a Pedagogically-Focused Virtual Reality Experience" for the MA in Learning and Technology

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of Master of Arts in Learning and Technology

Michael MacKay defends “Seeing All the Facts You Learned: The Lived Experiences of Students in a Pedagogically-Focused Virtual Reality Experience”

• School of Education and Technology
• Date/Time: July 18, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor: Dr. Irwin DeVries

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.  

Karen Romero defends "Exploring the Effect of Self-Esteem on Self-presentation and Consumption on Instagram" for the Master of Arts in Professional Communication

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

Karen Romero defends “Exploring the Effect of Self-Esteem on Self-presentation and Consumption on Instagram”

• School of Communication and Culture
• Date/Time: July 20, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor: Dr. Chaseten Remillard

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.  

Simon Braun defends "Crisis Communication by School Leaders during the COVID-19 Global Pandemic" for the MA in Educational Leadership and Management

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

Simon Braun defends “Crisis Communication by School Leaders during the COVID-19 Global Pandemic”

• School of Education and Technology
• Date/Time: July 26, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor: Dr. Frederic Fovet

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.