Brock University graduate student thesis defences are scheduled for next week. The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, Oct. 5 and Friday, Oct. 9.
Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences (Sport Management) thesis defence
Liam Mutunga, a Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Reimagining Leadership Diversity in University Sport: A Critical Exploration of Equity, Representation, and Systemic Change” on Monday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon in STH 361.
The examination committee includes Chris Chard, Chair; Curtis Fogel, Supervisor; Courtney Szto, External Examiner (Queen’s University); and Kirsty Spence and Ryan Clutterbuck, Committee Members.
Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences (Recreation, Sport and Community) thesis defence
Madison DiSalvo, a Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “The Social Benefits of Campus Recreation Participation Among Post-Secondary Students: A Rapid Review” on Monday, Oct. 5 from noon to 3 p.m. in STH 452.
The examination committee includes Pei-Chun Hsieh, Chair; Scott Forrester, Supervisor; Jacob Eubak, External Examiner (Lehman College); and Martha Barnes and Colleen Whyte, Committee Members.
Master of Science in Biological Sciences thesis defence
Frédérik Rivard, a Master of Science in Biological Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Characterization of 7 Niagara-isolated Saccharomyces uvarumstrains in chardonnay wine fermentation” on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. in PLZ 600F.
The examination committee includes Adonis Skandalis, Chair; Vivien Measday, External Examiner (University of British Columbia); Debbie Inglis, Supervisor; and Jeff Stuart and Jennifer Kelly, Supervisory Committee Members.
Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences (Health Sciences) thesis defence
Ava Pollinzi, a Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Experiences of Sexual Harassment Victimization, Perpetration and Psychosocial Wellbeing Among a Cohort of Canadian Secondary School Student” on Friday, Oct. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. in STH 361.
The examination committee includes Samantha Hajna, Chair; Karen Patte, Supervisor; Deinera Exner-Cortens, External Examiner (University of Calgary); and Terry Wade and Tony Volk, Committee Members.
