Town Hall meeting to provide update on University’s financial sustainability
The second in a series of Town Hall meetings hosted by Brock University senior administrators is coming up on Friday, Nov. 6. The virtual meeting, scheduled from 9:30 to 11 a.m., will focus on the...
View ArticleGoodman talk to look at financial derivatives as business tool
New research is revealing how financial derivatives can be used not only as a tool for investors but also for business management decisions. The use of derivatives — contracts in finance that hold...
View ArticleVirtual talk to dig into ‘dude food’
An upcoming talk hosted by Brock’s Department of History will explore the culture of ‘dude food’ with author Emily Contois. During the virtual event Friday, Oct. 30, the author of Diners, Dudes, and...
View ArticleWorkshop series aims to build better research at Brock
Brock University Library and the Office of Research Services (ORS) have teamed up to offer a 10-part series of virtual workshops on a wide variety of research topics. The “Building Better Research”...
View ArticleBrock working with Niagara community to encourage safe Halloween
Halloween masks have taken on a whole new meaning in 2020. Brock University is reminding its students and community to be good neighbours and stay safe as Halloween — in the midst of a global pandemic...
View ArticleCCOVI to co-lead $6.2-million national research program supporting clean...
A $6.2-million multi-partner funding commitment will allow Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) to support the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the...
View ArticleBrock community mourns the loss of Mary Richardson
Brock University is saddened to learn about the passing of former Chemistry Professor Mary Richardson. Richardson left behind a lasting legacy at Brock. During her time at the University, she was both...
View ArticleNominations now open for Accessibility and Inclusion Recognition Award
As it has for the past five years, Brock’s Office of Human Rights and Equity Services (HRE) is looking to recognize an individual who has contributed to creating a community free from discrimination....
View ArticleDramatic Arts students build connections through Buddy System
Although they’re not physically on campus this term, Diego Blanco and Luca D’Amico want to ensure Brock’s familiar sense of community is not lost amongst Dramatic Arts (DART) students. To that end, the...
View ArticleBrock alum receives award for life-saving efforts
Chris Trivieri’s job isn’t for everyone, but for him and the athletes under his wing, it means everything in the world. As the head athletic therapist for the Niagara IceDogs Trivieri (BPhEd ’12) never...
View ArticleApplications open for free entrepreneurship skill development program
When 20-year-old Luc Chiasson applied to Brock University’s Kick-Starting Entrepreneurship program, all he had was an idea. An avid angler since he was a small child, he often wondered why he couldn’t...
View ArticleBrock experts weigh in on upcoming U.S. election
With the U.S. election taking place Tuesday, Nov. 3, Brock University experts are sharing their research and weighing in on some of the most significant aspects of the campaign, the vote and its...
View ArticleThesis defences — Nov. 2 to Nov. 6
The following is a list of thesis defences taking place virtually from Monday, Nov. 2 to Friday, Nov. 6. Child and Youth Studies PhD thesis defence Prarthana Franklin-Luther, a PhD candidate in Child...
View ArticleBrock Media Clips for Friday, Oct. 30
Here’s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently. CCOVI to support clean plant program for grapevines: News Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute will...
View ArticleGoodman Distinguished Leader offers words of wisdom during fireside chat
It’s a common question in job interviews: Where do you see yourself in five years? If Bonnie Lysyk is doing the interview, however, she’ll never ask. The Auditor General for Ontario and the Goodman...
View ArticleWomen in video game industry focus of upcoming panel
An upcoming panel discussion will focus on women in Niagara’s video game industry. The event, being held online Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., will feature stories of women who have...
View ArticleSummary available for October Senate meeting
Amendments to the Faculty Handbook were approved during the 683rd meeting of the University Senate on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Changes can be viewed on the University Secretariat website and summary reports...
View ArticleOlympic-sized hurdles in sport topic of next Women in Leadership event
Women continue to be significantly underrepresented in leadership and decision-making positions in sport. There are far fewer women coaches, managers and members of boards of directors across all...
View ArticleRevised Winter Term timetable now available
Brock University’s Office of the Registrar has posted its revised Winter Term timetable. As Brock continues to follow Public Health guidelines, the vast majority of courses are being delivered in an...
View ArticleOnline voting grad research could help municipalities step into the future
With U.S. voting lines snaking around city blocks in the depths of a global pandemic, researchers at Brock are sharing their latest findings on the potential of online voting to improve election...
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