Movie lovers treated to two film series this month
Film buffs are in for a treat this October — and plenty more in the months to come. Two film series out of Brock’s Department of Communication, Popular Culture and Film (CPCF) will be offering up some...
View ArticleSmall Walker Press publications examine colonial histories, love poems
Brock’s Small Walker Press (SWP) has launched its newest publications. On Oct. 4, as part of its Walker Cultural Leaders Series, the SWP and Centre for Studies in Arts and Culture (STAC) hosted...
View ArticleLearn about issues of migration, mobility at upcoming public symposium
Researchers from across Brock University will share insights on migration, immigration, movement and the mobility of people, things and ideas at a virtual public event next week. Hosted by the Faculty...
View ArticleBrock experts encourage increased uptake in COVID, flu vaccines this fall
With flu season underway and COVID-19 continuing to evolve, there’s a need for action — both on the part of individuals and governments — to keep communities safe this fall, say Brock University...
View ArticleAll roads lead to the vineyard for Brock OEVC grad
What began as a love of wine, blossomed into a vineyard and winery for Brock University graduate Kelly Mason (OEVC ’10). Mason, who received her Certificate in Grape and Wine Technology (OEVC) at...
View ArticleVoice exploration workshop to be hosted at downtown arts school
A new workshop this winter will help participants develop a deeper understanding of and stronger relationship with their voice. Breathing New Legacies Forward, a Moving Voice Institute intensive, will...
View ArticleStudent history project highlights Ontario port cities for public
Despite their historical value, ports have received little attention from Great Lakes scholars. A new digital public history project by Brock students aims to change that. “Port histories provide an...
View ArticleIndigenous research workshops offered as part of Building Better Research series
An important step in Lyn Trudeau’s research investigating the impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities was sipping a midnight cup of tea as she sat, wrapped in a blanket, by a fire in...
View ArticleThesis defences Oct. 24 to Oct. 28
The following is a list of thesis defences taking place from Monday, Oct. 24 to Friday, Oct. 28. Master of Sustainability thesis defence Shannon Ruzgys, a Master Sustainability candidate, will defend...
View ArticleBrock Media Clips for Friday, Oct. 21
Here’s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently. Some teachers are using TikTok to reach teens, but concern over app’s effects persists: Professor of Child and Youth...
View ArticleParticipants sought for youth brain activity study
Participants in a new Brock study will be able to answer the question “what’s on your mind?” in an unusual way — with an image of their brain waves. Brock researchers, working in collaboration with the...
View ArticlePM’s resignation is another hit to Britain’s reputation, says Brock expert
The unprecedented resignation of British Prime Minister Liz Truss after only 45 days on the job does little to right the ship of a nation that has been staggering from crisis to crisis, says a Brock...
View ArticleBrock: Niagara’s university for 60 years
There has been renewed interest this week about higher education in Niagara and the role it plays as a catalyst for the region’s sustainability, growth and development. For nearly 60 years, Brock has...
View ArticleNominations open for Distinguished Staff Service Awards
Brock’s more than 4,000 employees play a significant role in making the University a rewarding place to work, a top choice for post-secondary education and a valued community partner. In recognition of...
View ArticleIndigenous content creators to participate in Decolonial Reading Circle
An array of Indigenous content creators will be speaking with the Brock community throughout the Fall and Winter Terms. As part of the University’s Decolonial Reading Circle (DRC), a two-hour meeting...
View ArticleBrock community mourns loss of Physics student Peter Ricciardi
The Brock University community is mourning the loss of second-year Physics student Peter Earl Joseph Ricciardi, who passed away Thursday, Oct. 20 after a battle with cancer. He was 27. In his obituary,...
View ArticleBrock research exploring therapy to improve hand function in MS patients
Can a humble-looking robot that resembles a joystick increase hand function and strength in people living with multiple sclerosis (MS)? Kailynn Mannella is taking the next step to find out. Two years...
View ArticleOnline event to educate about financial resilience
From housing affordability to rising costs of living, financial issues are dominating headlines and conversations across Canada. An upcoming online seminar will explore integrating financial literacy...
View ArticleBrock participating in Take Our Kids to Work Day Nov. 2
When children are young, they are often asked by their teachers to draw or write about their parents’ occupations. The interpretations can be cute and comical with some creative exaggerations. As...
View ArticleGuest conductor to lead Brock choirs in Decolonizing our Music-Making...
An upcoming choral performance will bring together the Brock University Choir, Avanti Chamber Singers and Sora Signers under the leadership of a guest conductor. As part of the 2022 Walker Cultural...
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