August 2025: Theses and Dissertation Defences
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Neetu Shah defends "What clinical practitioners need from leadership to promote resilience and mitigate risks to counsellors in a post-secondary environment"
Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of Doctor of Social Sciences.
Neetu Shah defends “What clinical practitioners need from leadership to promote resilience and mitigate risks to counsellors in a post-secondary environment ”
- College of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Date/Time: August 11, 2025 at start9:00am to 12:00pm (PDT)
- Venue: VideoConference
- Supervisor: Dr. Brigitte Harris
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 Troy defends "Effectiveness of Root-Boring Knapweed Weevil (Cyphocleonus achates Fåhr.) Herbivory on Spotted Knapweed (Centaurea stoebe Lam.) in Kamloops, BC: A Five-year Review"
Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of Master of Science in Environment & Management.
Lisa Troy defends “Effectiveness of Root-Boring Knapweed Weevil (Cyphocleonus achates Fåhr.) Herbivory on Spotted Knapweed (Centaurea stoebe Lam.) in Kamloops, BC: A Five-year Review”
- School of Environment & Sustainability
- Date/Time: August 14, 2025 at 11:00am to 12:30pm (PDT)
- Venue: VideoConference
- Supervisor: Dr. Catherin Tarasoff
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.
Chris Cheung defends "Exploring Place Attachment and Impacts of Landscape Changes in Victoria's Chinatown"
Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Tourism Management
Chris Cheung defends “Exploring Place Attachment and Impacts of Landscape Changes in Victoria's Chinatown”
- School of Tourism
- Date/Time: August 8, 2025 at 11:00am to 12:30pm (PDT)
- Venue: VideoConference
- Supervisor: Dr. Brian White
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.
Vanessa Paesani defends "The Aperture of Mastery: Learning from the Presence and Wisdom of International Coach Federation Master Certified Coaches"
Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of Master of Arts in Executive & Organizational Coaching.
Vanessa Paesani defends “The Aperture of Mastery: Learning from the Presence and Wisdom of International Coach Federation Master Certified Coaches”
- Professional & Continuing Studies
- Date/Time: August 8, 2025 9:00am to 10:30am (PDT)
- Venue: VideoConference
- Supervisor: Dr. Charlotte Gorley
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.
Rita Lia Dsouza defends "Exploring the Phenomenon of “Superficial Appreciation” in Tourism"
Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of Master of Arts in Tourism Management.
Rita Lia Dsouza defends “Exploring the Phenomenon of “Superficial Appreciation” in Tourism”
- School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Date/Time: August 18, 2025 at 12:00pm to 1:30pm (PDT)
- Venue: Room Location/ VideoConference
- Supervisor: Dr. Ann-Kathrin McLean
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.
Cade Murphy defends "Impostor Phenomenon: A qualitative study of the journey towards resolution"
Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Executive and Organizational Coaching
Cade Murphy defends “Impostor Phenomenon: A qualitative study of the journey towards resolution”
- Professional and Continuing Studies
- Date/Time: August 19, 2025 at 1:00pm to 2:30pm (PDT)
- Venue: VideoConference
- Supervisor: Dr. Tanis Farish
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.
Shawna Biron defends "Inspiration for Healing and Reclaiming Cultural Wellness and the Spirit of Indigeneity in a Colonial “Canadian” Context"
Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of Doctor of Social Sciences
Shawna Biron defends “Inspiration for Healing and Reclaiming Cultural Wellness and the Spirit of Indigeneity in a Colonial “Canadian” Context”
- College of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Date/Time: August 19, 2025 at 9:00am to 12:00pm (PDT)
- Venue: VideoConference
- Supervisor: Dr. Marilyn Taylor
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.
Candace Denison defends "Enhancing Misinformation Response in Local Government Communication: A Systems Inquiry with the Alberta Municipal Communicators Association"
Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Leadership.
Candace Denison defends “Enhancing Misinformation Response in Local Government Communication: A Systems Inquiry with the Alberta Municipal Communicators Association ”
- School of Leadership Studies
- Date/Time: August 15, 2025 at 9:00am to 10:30am (PDT)
- Venue: VideoConference
- Supervisor: Dr. Niels Agger-Gupta
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.
Gingi Sheppard defends "Leadership Approaches to International Mindedness in CAIS IBDP Boarding Schools"
Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Educational Leadership and Management.
Gingi Sheppard defends “Leadership Approaches to International Mindedness in CAIS IBDP Boarding Schools”
- School of Education and Technology
- Date/Time: August 15, 2025 at 8:30am to 10:00am (PDT)
- Venue: VideoConference
- Supervisor: Dr. Kevin MacLeod
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.
Mathew Fung defends "Green or Greenwashed? A case study of Nature-Based Solutions in Sustainable Residential Development in Vancouver"
Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Environment and Management
Mathew Fung defends “Green or Greenwashed? A case study of Nature-Based Solutions in Sustainable Residential Development in Vancouver”
- School of Environment & Sustainability
- Date/Time: August 21, 2025 at 10:00am to 11:30am (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.
Jessie Zhang defends "360º/VR Video Storytelling As Seen Through the lens of the Narrative Paradigm"
Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Professional Communication.
Jessie Zhang defends “360º/VR Video Storytelling As Seen Through the lens of the Narrative Paradigm”
- School of Communication and Culture
- Date/Time: August 26, 2025 at 10:30am to 12:00pm (PDT)
- Venue: VideoConference
- Supervisor: Dr. Jennifer Walinga
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 Haley defends "Weaving Concepts and Competencies for Dialectical Leadership"
Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Leadership
Kate Haley defends “Weaving Concepts and Competencies for Dialectical Leadership”
- School of Leadership Studies
- Date/Time: August 25, 2025 at 1:00pm to 2:30pm (PDT)
- Venue: VideoConference
- Supervisor: Dr. Alice MacGillivray
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.
Melinda Quintero defends "First Nations Place Names from Cadboro Bay to Millstream"
Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Tourism Management
Melinda Quintero defends “First Nations Place Names from Cadboro Bay to Millstream”
- School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Date/Time: August 18, 2025 at 2:00pm to 3:30pm (PDT)
- Venue: VideoConference
- Supervisor: Dr. Brian White
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.
Francis Cadeau defends "ATR Process Geomatics: Process, Content, and Style"
Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of Doctor of Social Sciences.
Francis Cadeau defends “ATR Process Geomatics: Process, Content, and Style”
- College of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Date/Time: August 18, 2025 at 1:00pm to 4:00pm (PDT)
- Venue: VideoConference
- Supervisor: Dr. Gregory Mason
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.