Category Archives: Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Elizabeth Pereira experiences the meaning of ‘ensemble’

This week’s entry is a throw-back to the excellent performance of Gormenghast by Brock drama students and faculty last fall at the Marilyn I. Walker Theatre. The play tells the bizarre and twisted story of the dysfunctional House of Groan … Continue reading

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Student Spotlight: Daniel Joshua MacLean helps high school students enjoy reading

Many of our students combine their studies of the humanities with studies in other faculties and can be found participating in clubs and events across the university. Daniel Joshua MacLean is one such student. Currently in the fourth year of … Continue reading

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Student Spotlight: Studying in Spain leads to translation school for Ethan Tufford

This week we meet another French Studies student, Ethan Tufford. Ethan is in his fourth year at Brock, where he has been studying French and Iberian and Latin American Studies in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. He … Continue reading

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Student Spotlight: Helena Ciuciura embraced the bizarre world of “Gormenghast”

This fall, the Department of Dramatic Arts presented the play Gormenghast at the Marilyn I. Walker Theatre. The play, adapted from the UK cult classic fantasy trilogy by Mervyn Peake, is a tale of the dysfunctional House of Groan. Directed … Continue reading

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Student Spotlight: Aida Marcantonio found studying French opened up a world of friendships

Aida Marcantonio is finishing up her final semester at Brock where she has been studying French Studies and Mathematics. She has been working as an International Learning Programs Assistant at Brock International Services, and will be pursuing a Masters of … Continue reading

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Stephanie Culp: 2016 Spirit of Brock Recipient and MA Classics Grad

This week we hear from one of our graduate students! Stephanie Culp graduated this fall with an MA in Classics. She also received the Spirit of Brock Medal at convocation. This is a prestigious award given by the Board of Trustees … Continue reading

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Clarisa Morales: Literature Across the Pond

This week’s Student Spotlight is written by Clarisa Morales, a fourth-year English Language and Literature and Concurrent Education student. Last year, Clarisa spent a semester studying at Keele University as part of her Brock degree. If you’re interested in overseas study … Continue reading

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Student Spotlight: Emily Byrne helps bring history to life at Fort George

Welcome to our new Student Spotlight feature, where Brock students share their experiences with the humanities in their own words. Today we’re introducing you to one of our history students. Emily Byrne is in her fourth year of a honors … Continue reading

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