March 2025: Thesis and dissertation defences

Johanna Merth defends "The Importance of Cultural Ecosystem Services Provided by Collective Gardens  in Geneva, Switzerland "

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Environment and Sustainability

Johanna Merth defends “The Importance of Cultural Ecosystem Services Provided by Collective Gardens  in Geneva, Switzerland ”

• School of Environment & Sustainability
• Date/Time: March 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (PST)
• 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.   

Tom Beveridge defends "Strategies for Revitalizing the Humanitarian Workforce Program"

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

Tom Beveridge defends “Strategies for Revitalizing the Humanitarian Workforce Program”

• School of Humanitarian Studies
• Date/Time: March 3, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (PST)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor: Dr. Larry Wolfe

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.   

Brooks Hogya defends "Climate Adaptation in Out-Of-Hospital Settings: Building Strategic Disaster Resilience in Ambulance Operations"

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

Brooks Hogya defends “Climate Adaptation in Out-Of-Hospital Settings: Building Strategic Disaster Resilience in Ambulance Operations”

• College of Interdisciplinary Studies
• Date/Time: March 11, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (PST)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor: Dr. Robin Cox

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.   

Ben Chaddock defends "Why Coaches Achieve Certification"

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

Ben Chaddock defends “Why Coaches Achieve Certification”

• School of Education and Technology
• Date/Time: March 10 2025 at 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor: Dr. Russ Wilde

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.   

Larry Aitken defends for "Measuring the Impact of Integrating iRest Yoga Nidra and Coaching Success"

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Executive & Organizational Coaching

Larry Aitken defends “Measuring the Impact of Integrating iRest Yoga Nidra and Coaching Success”

• Professional and Continuing Studies
• Date/Time: March 20, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (PST)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor: Dr. Guy Nasmyth

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.   

Solomon Bukari defends "Assessment of the Socioeconomic Impacts of Water Hyacinth in the Ada Communities on the Lower Volta River of Ghana"

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

Solomon Bukari defends “Assessment of the Socioeconomic Impacts of Water Hyacinth in the Ada Communities on the Lower Volta River of Ghana”

• School of Environment & Sustainability
• Date/Time: March 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor: Dr. Matt Dodd

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.   

Deanna Woods defends "Exploring relational dimensions of rural values and character on Southern Vancouver Island, Canada"

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Environment & Management

Deanna Woods defends “Exploring relational dimensions of rural values and character on Southern Vancouver Island, Canada”

• School of Environment & Sustainability
• Date/Time: March 27, 2025 at 1:00pm to 2:30pm (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor:  Dr. Sarah Wolfe

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.   

Susan Bateman defends "Enhancing Positive Disability Management Outcomes in the Fraser Health Authority: Learning from Nurses’ and Disability Managers’ Experiences"

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

Susan Bateman defends “Enhancing Positive Disability Management Outcomes in the Fraser Health Authority: Learning from Nurses’ and Disability Managers’ Experiences”

• School of Leadership Studies
• Date/Time: March 28, 2025 at 9:30am to 11:00am (PDT)
• Venue:   VideoConference
• Supervisor:  Dr. Lesley Bainbridge

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.   

Cyprian Ojum defends "Assessment of Current Oil Pipeline Disasters and Mitigation Strategies in Nigeria"

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

Cypran Ojum defends “Assessment of Current Oil Pipeline Disasters and Mitigation Strategies in Nigeria”

• College of Interdisciplinary Studies
• Date/Time: March 17, 2025 at 9:00am to 12:00pm (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor:  Dr. Siomonn Pulla

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.   

Andrew Ikeman defends "Reaching Constituents in the Digital Age"

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

Andrew Ikeman defends “Reaching Constituents in the Digital Age”

• School of Communication and Culture
• Date/Time: March 18, 2025 at 1:00pm to 2:30pm (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.   

Erin Sokoloski defends "Influencing Employee Growth: How a Leadership Development Program Can Contribute to Nonschool-Based Employee Succession in a Catholic School Division"

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

Erin Sokoloski defends “Influencing Employee Growth: How a Leadership Development Program Can Contribute to Nonschool-Based Employee Succession in a Catholic School Division”

• School of Leadership Studies
• Date/Time: March 25, 2025 at 9:00am to 10:30am (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor:  Dr. Lesley Bainbridge

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.   

Randy Boechler defends "Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders: Exploring the Moose Jaw Police Service Promotional Process to Address the Leadership Needs and Challenges within Modern Policing"

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

Randy Boechler defends “Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders: Exploring the Moose Jaw Police Service Promotional Process to Address the Leadership Needs and Challenges within Modern Policing”

• School of Leadership Studies
• Date/Time: March 10, 2025 at 2:00pm to 3:30pm (PDT)
• Venue: VideoConference
• Supervisor:  Dr. Tammy Pozzobon

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.   

Mickenzie Plemel defends "Plant Community Responses to Long-Term Seasonal Bison Grazing in the Dry Mixed Grassland of Saskatchewan "

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

Mickenzie Plemel defends “Plant Community Responses to Long-Term Seasonal Bison Grazing in the Dry Mixed Grassland of Saskatchewan ”

• School of Environment & Sustainability
• Date/Time: March 24, 2025 at 9:00am to 10:30am (PDT)
• Venue:  VideoConference
• Supervisor:  Dr. Leslie King

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.   

Ceri Rees defends "From Polarisation to Pluralism: An Action Research Study at Artisan"

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

Ceri Rees defends “From Polarisation to Pluralism: An Action Research Study at Artisan”

• School of Leadership Studies
• Date/Time: March 31, 2025 at 9:00am to 10:30am (PDT)
• Venue:  VideoConference
• Supervisor:  Dr. Catherine Etmanski

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.   

Enofe Igbinoba defends "Distribution of Metals in Soils in Public Parks in South Calgary"

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

Enofe Igbinoba defends “Distribution of Metals in Soils in Public Parks in South Calgary”

• School of Environment & Sustainability
• Date/Time: March 21, 2025 at 12:30pm to 2:00pm (PDT)
• Venue:  VideoConference
• Supervisor:  Dr. Matt Dodd

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.