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Social Media Coordinator, Faculty of Humanities, Brock University

IASC/GAME students take their capstone project on the road

Students in the Interactive Arts and Science (IASC) and GAME program will be taking their work to a provincial competition April 4. The Level Up Showcase displays work by the most talented game, animation, and computer science university students in Ontario. Students will show off their work to their peers, judges, and industry professionals. Continue reading

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Collaborative Student Exhibit Opens at the Niagara Artists’ Centre

The current exhibit at the Niagara Artists Centre features a collaboration between local graffiti artist Mat Vizbulis, Brock students in Studies in Arts and Culture and French Studies. Expressions of Today/ Expressions d’aujourd’hui, a bilingual exhibit, is one of the first of its kind in Niagara and displays a variety of alternative art forms. Continue reading

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Finding Value in Being Vulnerable: A Q&A with English grad Lydia Collins

Entering Brock as a student of the Faculty of Humanities can seem like a daunting and overwhelming thought. Though Brock offers specialties in a particular discipline within the humanities, there are so many facets and avenues that each discipline can take you and your learning. I had the chance to speak with Lydia Collins, a recent graduate of the English Language and Literature program. Lydia is a writer, ambassador, advocate, and most importantly, a student who still enjoys learning. We had the chance to talk about her experiences as an undergraduate student, and how important it is to allow yourself to be vulnerable in the pursuit to create authentic and empowering pieces of work. Continue reading

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Brock Talks public lecture series brings scholars and community together

Brock Talks aims to build bridges of understanding between humanities scholars and the local community. Held six times a year at St. Catharines Public Library, the lecture series is designed to encourage the open exchange of ideas and facilitate interaction … Continue reading

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Director’s Notes: Michelle Mohammed shares insights from her mainstage experience

Each year, our Dramatic Arts students work hard to produce two mainstage productions (one in the fall, one in the spring). The mainstage gives them the opportunity to put into practice the skills they work hard at developing in their … Continue reading

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Introducing Colin Bruce Anthes

There’s a new face in the advising office! Colin Bruce Anthes will be temporarily advising for MIWSFPA, IASC, and GAME programs. He can be found at the MIWSFPA campus (Room 404) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and on the main compus … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tips

Join us on Instagram each Tuesday for #TuesdayTips! Pick up tips that will enrich your Brock experience, whether it’s improving your grades, connecting with campus resources, or focussing on your well-being! What are your goals for 2018? Improved grades? Better … Continue reading

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Essays? Bring them on!

November can be a stressful time of term, and Craig Maltais, a fourth year student studying French and Concurrent Education, knows that well. This week he shares his experience as a student in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and … Continue reading

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Interactive Arts & Science program offers real-world skills and experiences

What is Interactive Arts and Science about anyway? This week, fourth year student Ellen Thornton shares her experience studying the digital humanities. You can learn more about Brock’s Centre for Digital Humanities and the programs we offer here. The diverse … Continue reading

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Six Reasons to Study Latin

Today’s post is brought to you by Keegan Bruce, a fourth year Classics student. As part of her program, Keegan is studying ancient Greek and Latin. Here, she shares her top six reasons to study  Latin. You can learn more … Continue reading

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