July 2023: Theses and dissertations

A line of RRU staff walk side-by-side on the greens of campus

Stephanie Huska defends "The impact of life experiences on the expression of compassionate action in volunteers"

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis & Management

Stephanie Huska defends “The impact of life experiences on the expression of compassionate action in volunteers”

  • School of Humanitarian Studies
  • Date/Time: July 6, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (PDT)
  • Venue: VideoConference
  • Supervisor: Dr. Carol Brown

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.   

Katherine Ziff defends “Making Sense of Science Centre Exhibit-Making: A Diffractive Ethnography”

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

Katherine Ziff defends “Making Sense of Science Centre Exhibit-Making: A Diffractive Ethnography”

  • College of Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Date/Time: July 6, 2023 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. PDT
  • Venue: Zoom
  • Supervisor: Dr. Rick Kool

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.   

Jordon Ozero defends "El Camino de Santiago: A Catalyst for Transformative Tourism in the Secular Space"

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

Jordon Ozero defends “El Camino de Santiago: A Catalyst for Transformative Tourism in the Secular Space”

  • School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Date/Time: July 6, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PDT)
  • Venue: VideoConference
  • Supervisor: Dr. Karoline Guelke

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.   

Kari-Lynn Reed defends "Emission ambition: The role institutional investors are playing to mitigate climate change"

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

Kari-Lynn Reed defends "Emission ambition: The role institutional investors are playing to mitigate climate change"

  • School of Environment and Sustainability
  • Date/Time: July 7, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PDT
  • Venue: Zoom
  • 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.    

Nicolette Richer defends "Decolonizing our Food Systems: Narrative Inquiry into the Barriers to Accessing Foods that Reverse Chronic Diseases."

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

Nicolette Richer defends “Decolonizing our Food Systems: Narrative Inquiry into the Barriers to Accessing Foods that Reverse Chronic Diseases”

  • College of Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Date/Time: July 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (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.   

Pamela Charach defends “What is the nature of the relationships (if any) that vintage Volkswagen owners form with their vehicles and with other vintage VW owners?”

Public Notice of the Thesis Defence for the Degree of MA in Professional Communication

Pamela Charach defends “What is the nature of the relationships (if any) that vintage Volkswagen owners form with their vehicles and with other vintage VW owners?”

  • School of Communication and Culture
  • Date/Time: July 26, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (PDT)
  • Venue: Zoom
  • Supervisor: Dr. Phillip Vannini

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.   

Rana Van Tuyl defends "Improving Access, Understanding, and Dignity during Miscarriage Recovery in British Columbia, Canada"

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

Rana Van Tuyl defends “Improving Access, Understanding, and Dignity during Miscarriage Recovery in British Columbia, Canada ”

  • College of Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Date/Time: July 26, 2023 at 9:00am 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.   

Agnes Dallison defends “Applying a Health Equity Lens to Virtual Primary Care for Socially Vulnerable Groups During the Covid-19 Pandemic”

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

Agnes Dallison defends “Applying a Health Equity Lens to Virtual Primary Care for Socially Vulnerable Groups During the Covid-19 Pandemic”

  • School of Humanitarian Studies
  • Date/Time: July 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (PDT)
  • Venue: VideoConference
  • Supervisor:  Dr. David Hutton

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.