Tag Archives: Niagara

Día de los Muertos celebrations in Niagara

Posted on November 1, 2019 by ainnes

Brock students and Niagara community members are coming together to celebrate Día de los Muertos this year. Here, third-year history student Nathan Harch (left) and Fonthill resident Duncan McNaughton (right), a participant in Associate Professor of History Maria del Carmen Suescun … Continue reading →

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Brock grad returns to share insights on Classics

Posted on October 30, 2019 by ainnes

By Mackenzie Roe The Department of Classics welcomed graduate Maureen Carroll (BA ’75) for a special event on Monday, Oct. 28. Carroll met with current undergraduate and graduate students over lunch before giving a talk to department members on the role … Continue reading →

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Archaeological research project invites public participation

Posted on July 3, 2019 by ainnes

A ground-breaking research project on an abandoned plot of land will uncover an important part of St. Catharines’ past this summer, and the public is invited to participate. Archaeological excavation at the historic Shickluna Shipyard along Twelve Mile Creek will … Continue reading →

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Visiting Fulbright scholar immersed in history of local black community

Posted on August 30, 2017 by ainnes

For visiting Fulbright Scholar Daniel Broyld, living and working in St. Catharines adds another layer to his research on black identity and migration along the Canadian-American border. “It’s very important for me to actually inhabit this space,” he says of … Continue reading →

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Brock alumni, faculty, and staff recognized for contributions to the St. Catharines arts community

Posted on May 31, 2017 by ainnes

Brock’s alumni continue to contribute to St. Catharine’s art scene long after graduation and this year a number of them are being recognized by the community with nominations for the St. Catharines Arts Awards. Continue reading →

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VISA grad Lauren Regier creates unique plant photographs

Posted on February 9, 2017 by ainnes

We first met artist Lauren Regier (BA ’14) last fall when she presented some of her work at Rodman Hall’s 5×2 Image Maker Conversations. Lauren collaborated with local artist Malcolm Gear to exhibit her work in Welland this January. Originally … Continue reading →

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Program Profile: Im/Migrant and Community Outreach course provides valuable work experience

Posted on November 9, 2016 by ainnes

Our Program Profile series is a space where students share their experiences in humanities courses and programs. Our first profile is presented by Rose Davies, a recent Brock graduate. Rose combined her study of sociology with Hispanic and Latin American … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 2, 2016 by ainnes

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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