January 2026: Thesis and dissertation defences

A winter road leading to campus

Leeza Perehudoff defends "Exploring the Role of Rural Community–College Partnerships in Sustainable Community Development: A Case Study of Selkirk College, British Columbia, Canada"

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Interdisciplinary Studies

Leeza Perehudoff defends “Exploring the Role of Rural Community–College Partnerships in Sustainable Community Development: A Case Study of Selkirk College, British Columbia, Canada ”

  • College of Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Date/Time: January 15, 2026 at 9:00am to 10:30am (PST)
  • Venue: VideoConference
  • Supervisor:  Dr. Sarah-Patricia Breen

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.   

Stacey Schorr defends "The North American Oil and Gas Sector: A Case Study of Environmental, Social, and Governance Risk and Opportunity Management"

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

Stacey Schorr defends “The North American Oil and Gas Sector: A Case Study of Environmental, Social, and Governance Risk and Opportunity Management ”

  • College of Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Date/Time: January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm to 4:00pm (PST)
  • Venue: VideoConference
  • Supervisor:  Dr. Irene Herremans

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.  

John Entz defends "Investigating the Relationships Between Age and Depth of Stockpiled Topsoil with Its Nutrient Content: An Analysis of Responsible Factors and Potential Consequences"

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

John Entz defends “Investigating the Relationships Between Age and Depth of Stockpiled Topsoil with Its Nutrient Content: An Analysis of Responsible Factors and Potential Consequences”

  • School of Environment and Sustainability
  • Date/Time: January 6, 2026 at 9:00am to 10:30am (PST)
  • 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.  

Katherin Mendoza defends "Enhancing Bamberton Quarry's Reclamation and Closure Program"

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

Katherin Mendoza defends “Enhancing Bamberton Quarry's Reclamation and Closure Program”

  • School of Environment and Sustainability
  • Date/Time: January 5, 2026 at 11:30am to 1:00pm (PST)
  • 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.