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Dissertation
‘Spirit in the Woods. The Grounding of Spiritual Values in Forest Mangement’
This is the title of my dissertation. You can download it here.
This who have requested a printed copy, can collect it at the entrance of the Auditorium before the defence.
PhD Defence
The defence will take place in the Auditorium of Congress Centre Omnia, Hoge Steeg 2, 6708 PH Wageningen
The Auditorium will open its doors at 15:30h. PLEASE NOTE: Attendance will be massive. Please arrive in time! No entrance is allowed after 16:00 h sharp. Latecomers can attend the ceremony on screen in the foyer.
During the defence guests are not allowed to walk around or use flashlights. There is one photographer who takes pictures and moves around.
Children younger than 5 years are not allowed to be present in the Auditorium during the defence. They can join the final ceremonial section, when the diploma is handed over. Parents are kindly requested to arrange a babysitter of family member to attend to the child(ren). Please note that Omnia does not offer a waiting room for children and their carers.
For questions, please contact the paranymphs: Tabitha (tabitha.muriuki@wetlands.org) and Wenyuan (wenyuan.liang@wur.nl), or myself: catharina.depater@wur.nl
Online
The defense ceremony will also be livestreamed. The link will be vibisible appr. 5 minutes before the start. You can get it by surfing to https://www.wur.nl/en/calendar-1.htm à ‘Column Promotions and inaugurations’, scroll down to 16 April, C. (Catharina) de Pater, click and and follow the instructions below ‘More information’ > ‘Live broadcast PhD defense’. Y
Missed the ceremony? You can view the recording here after 16 April…
Programme
Candidate and ‘paranymhs’ will be guided to the Auditorium by the ‘beadle’.
16.00 – 16.14 h: Introductory talk by the candidate
16.14 – 16:15 h: Examining Committee will enter the Auditorium.
16.15 – 17.00 h: Defending of thesis and propositions.
17.00 – 17.15 h: Suspension of the meeting: Examining Committee will withdraw for consultation.
17.15 – 17.30 h: Awarding of degree, congratulations and ‘judicium’.
17:30-18:00 h: Photo moment & departure
17:30-18:00 Walk/bike/bus/car to the party!
Drinks, Buffet and Party!
Café Onder de Linden, Haagsteeg 16, 6708 PM Wageningen
18:00-19:00 Drinks – 19:00 and on: Dinner buffet & party – vegetarian with vegan options
Please be kind to the catering and register here …
Mini-symposium
A mini-symposium will be held prior to the defence, titled: “Forest and Nature Spirituality in Transforming Forests”.
Please note: this event is almost fully booked! Click here for more information.