Chardonnay celebration to highlight CCOVI’s Great Chardo Swap
The grass may be greener on the other side, but what about the vineyards? The Great Chardo Swap — spearheaded by Brock University Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) Senior...
View ArticleCanada Games Research Spotlight: Karen Fricker
NOTE: This is the latest in a series of Q&A stories featuring Brock University faculty members who are integrating the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games into their research projects. For more...
View ArticleBrock prof’s new book tackles hacking in humanities
Modern technology — think smartphones, social media, augmented reality, voice-activated assistants and Bitcoin — was once the realm of science fiction novels. Aaron Mauro’s new book uses that fiction...
View ArticleLeisure Studies researchers receive national recognition
There was a time when recreation therapy, prescribed to individuals with disabilities, followed a medical model, focusing on reducing limitations and solving problems. And then Colleen Hood brought a...
View ArticleBrock confirms October dates for legacy Convocation ceremonies
Brock University will hold special October Convocation ceremonies for students who graduated during the pandemic but did not have an opportunity to participate in an on-campus celebration. The...
View ArticleBrock Media Clips for Friday, July 8
Here’s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently. ‘People need to be very vigilant’: concerns rising over future of abortion access in Canada: Associate Professor of...
View ArticleDonations still accepted for Community Care food drive
With the support of the Brock community, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF), which represents support staff from across the University, recently held a successful food drive for...
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Brock cyclists, donations sought for Big Move Cancer Ride
Gearing up for the Big Move Cancer Ride, the Brock University Cyclones are seeking additional team members and donations. The team of 10 Brock employees and friends hopes to raise $5,000 for the annual...
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Former Brock rower inspired to give back to next generation
In March 2020, when the world came to a pause, Larissa Schmitz (BA ’07) sat in her Brantford home and reflected on the people, things and experiences she was thankful for in life. “I needed to find...
View ArticleNew community trustees join Brock Board
Brock is welcoming a diverse group of leaders with wide-ranging expertise and experience to its Board of Trustees this fall. The new trustees — many of whom are Brock alumni — bring deep and varied...
View ArticleMAURO: Ukrainian cultural artifacts are at risk during the Russian invasion,...
Aaron Mauro, Assistant Professor of Digital Media at Brock University, had a piece recently published in The Conversation about the use of digital resources by Ukrainian archivists, curators and...
View ArticleBrock international students to host Niagara police for cricket friendly
A team of Brock University international students will host the Niagara Regional Police in a friendly cricket match at Cooks Mills Park in Welland on Wednesday, July 13. The match is free to attend but...
View ArticleFaculty, staff parking permits on sale Tuesday
Parking permits for Brock University’s Fall and Winter Terms will go on sale for faculty and staff Tuesday, July 12. Beginning at 10 a.m., permits can be purchase online only through the Parking...
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Public talk to provide South Asian perspective on trucking industry
The Freedom Convoy protests that began this year in response to vaccination requirements have catapulted the trucking industry into the headlines. However, the faces shown in media coverage don’t...
View ArticleBrock named Official University Partner of Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games
Brock University has been named the Official University Partner of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games, taking place Aug. 6 to 21 across the Niagara region. Brock will also be the Presenting Sponsor...
View ArticleOnline resource launched to help Brock community prepare for Canada Games
A once-in-a-lifetime event is coming to Brock University, and with it will come short-term changes to certain campus locations and operations. With the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games quickly...
View ArticleBrock student recognized by international honour society
The world’s largest international honour society has recognized a Brock University student for his achievements. Last month, Kinesiology student Steven Kottaras was named as a recipient of the Golden...
View ArticlePassion for entrepreneurship brews success for Goodman grad
Think of a barista making your favourite brew and chances are, they’re nothing like Chris Battagli (BBA ’18) or his father Carmine. “If you plant me and Carm next to anyone in this industry, we’d stand...
View ArticleBrock research shows dengue antibodies may enhance Zika infection
Antibodies that fight dengue fever could potentially enhance Zika infection, a Brock University research team has found. But the team, consisting of PhD student Jeremia Coish and his supervisor,...
View ArticleBrock volunteers sought for Canada Games tent
Brock is looking for volunteers and campus departments interested in sharing their University pride during the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games. Faculty, staff and student volunteers have the chance to...
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