‘Big picture’ approach earns Chemistry prof Teaching Excellence award
The pedagogy that led Costa Metallinos to earn the Faculty of Mathematics and Science Award for Excellence in Teaching isn’t flashy or wild. He doesn’t pack lectures with buzz words and trends or teach...
View ArticleCuriosity drives Humanities Teaching Excellence recipient
To his students, Rob Alexander is known as the “shoe guy.” The Associate Professor with the Department of English Language and Literature always begins his first-year course with an unusual assignment....
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Improving mental health care the goal of Spirit of Brock recipient
Madeleine Maheu promised her grandmother she would go to Brock — and her word is bond. The 22-year-old St. Catharines native pursued Neuropsychology at the University, graduating on Friday, June 17...
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Spirit of Brock medallist committed to social justice
Kellian Gordon hopes to inspire action. The French Studies graduate focused her time at Brock on building a richer and more diverse community. Her efforts were recognized Friday, June 17 during Brock...
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Governor General medallist set sights on award right after enrolment
Amirali Madani’s lofty plan was set in motion three years ago. Though he hadn’t yet started at Brock, he spent time on the University’s website, researching all there was to know about the Governor...
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GALLERY: Brock University’s 111th Convocation comes to a close
The final of Brock University’s nine Spring Convocation ceremonies was held Friday, June 17, marking the close of the first in-person celebrations in more than two years. About 400 graduating students...
View ArticleThesis defences June 20 to 24
The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, June 20 and Friday, June 24. Master of Science in Biological Sciences thesis defence Jacob Kevin Lee, a Master of Science in...
View ArticleBrock Media Clips for Monday, June 20
Here’s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently. ‘My bucket list is complete!’ 85-yr-old graduates from Brock after starting program 40 years ago: The graduation of...
View ArticleIndigenous community to provide ceremonial gift to Ukrainians Wednesday
As part of Indigenous Peoples Awareness Week at Brock, members of the University’s Indigenous communities will be providing a ceremonial offering to Ukrainians Wednesday, June 22. Beginning with a...
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On-campus food drive aims to help families in need
Brock support staff are asking the University community to add a few extra items to their grocery list this week to benefit people in need. The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF),...
View ArticleGrads reflect on being set up for success by Brock
Embracing every opportunity and building strong relationships will lead to both reward and support. That is the consensus of three of Brock’s 3,500 newest graduates, who shared some lessons they carry...
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Research on older adult volunteers at centre of Tuesday webinar
Give something, get more back. It’s a sentiment felt by many volunteers, who form the lifeblood of a community, says a Brock University research team. “Some parts of communities would shut down without...
View ArticleBrock, YWCA to present research on affordable housing for women in Niagara
Having to share close living space with strangers in unsafe neighbourhoods. Being told, as a racialized new tenant, that an apartment is taken when visiting in person to give a deposit. Balancing the...
View ArticleInternational grad finds his stride at Brock
Growing up in Hong Kong, Brian Chan (BA ’22) became well versed in life in the big city. He was accustomed to the sights and sounds of the bustling metropolis, but when the time came to find a...
View ArticleBrock community invited to Niagara Climate Change Summit
The Niagara Climate Change Summit taking place next week aims to bring the community together to work toward a sustainable future. Hosted by Niagara Region in partnership with Brock University and the...
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Former Brock President Jack Lightstone reflects on a career in academia
Jack Lightstone has dined with dignitaries, stomped grapes with students and celebrated the contributions of countless Brock community members. With his 46 years in academia coming to an end this...
View ArticleIndigenous Research Grant projects to explore critical issues
Affordable housing, impacts of climate change, decolonizing experiential education and boosting health-care delivery will be the focus of projects supported by this year’s Brock University Indigenous...
View ArticleMCKEE: Rewriting the rule books: ensuring gender equity in Canadian hockey
Taylor McKee, Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Brock University, had a piece recently published in The Conversation about the need to examine the rule books to ensure gender equity in...
View ArticleVideo helps award-winning prof to share work worldwide
It was a conversation around the family dinner table that gave Andrew McDonald the idea to share his research through video. The Professor with Brock’s Department of History and Centre for Medieval and...
View ArticleEquity, diversity and inclusion workshops a community learning experience
This spring, Brock University and United Way Niagara offered a workshop series on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) for community organizations with a goal of creating space for learning,...
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