Brock film students thrive at Weengushk Film Institute
A group of Brock film students have been studying on Manitoulin Island for the last couple of months at the Weengushk Film Institute, founded in 2002 by Brock Chancellor Shirley Cheechoo. This is the first year that students have taken this course off campus, with the Manitoulin Expositor documenting the students’ experience.
Councillors Phil Squire and Jesse Helmer have crossed swords in the past
It all began due to the resistance between London city councillors to paint two crosswalks in rainbow colours. Professor Zachary Spicer said to London Free Press, CFAX 1070, and AM 1150 that it’s natural to conflict with colleagues, but that it could potentially slow down the work that the councillors are trying to achieve.
$70k bursary could help Arviat girl reach dream of being a librarian
Nunavut-native Shelby Angalik was one of 20 recipients of this year’s TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership – an award valued at $70,000. Angalik told CBC that she wants to study English at Brock, hoping to expand the reading program that she launched in her hometown Arviat.
Predictors of online sex and porn consumption
Professor Gordon Hodson of the department of Psychology penned an article in Psychology Today discussing the role of religion in predicting searches of online sexual content at a U.S. state level.
Ride hard, recover harder
Athletic training is just as much about resting and recovering, as it is hard work, says Professor Stephen Cheung. His research and advice is quoted throughout an article published by Bicycling encouraging athletes to be present and take care of their overall health.
Why do animals hibernate?
While mammals have been widely known to hibernate, Brock biology Professor Glenn Tattersall explains to Live Science that reptiles do have periods of dormancy, but do not shut down like mammals do. Tattersall’s previous research on reptilian dormancy is based on Brazilian tegu lizards during the winter.
Former Charlottetown Islanders defenceman commits to Brock University
The Brock men’s hockey team added new recruit and former QMJHL athlete Dexter Weber, to their team’s line up for the upcoming 2016/17 season: The Q News and CTV News Kitchener.
A new journey begins for a few thousand Brock University students
Brock University inducted more than 3,500 students into Brock’s Alumni Association this week, recognizing several award-winning students and professors, and dignitaries along the way: St. Catharine’s Standard, 610 CKTB, and 97.7 HTZ FM.
Brock confers honorary doctorate on Liz Palmieri
Community member Liz Palmieri is well known for her leadership and philanthropy in Niagara, having led the Niagara Community Foundation since its inception in 2000. Palmieri was conferred with an honorary Doctorate of Laws degree Tuesday morning, followed by giving the convocation address to Faculty of Social Sciences graduands: 105.7 EZ Rock
Gaza physician and nobel nominee inspires grads at Brock University
Four-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish has overcome many hardships throughout his life, including the loss of his wife, three daughters, and niece by Israeli shelling. Abuelaish gave a powerful convocation address Tuesday afternoon, challenging graduates to be people of leadership and values, gaining attention from local media St. Catharines Standard, 610 CKTB, and 105.7 EZ Rock.
Brock grad beat cancer twice on the road to his degree
Faculty of Education graduate Paul Ferrara’s Brock experience started with a cancer diagnosis, but that didn’t stop him from pushing through and achieving his goals. After beating a second round of cancer in 2013, Ferrara stood proudly on stage Wednesday afternoon, awarded with the Spirit of Brock medal, one of Brock’s most prestigious awards. Welland Tribune talked with Ferrara about his achievements and what the future holds.
Busy with graduation, Barb Davis looks back with a high degree of joy
Three generations of connections to Brock has led to this alumna’s final convocation ceremony. Barb Davis, who’s seen about 50,000 graduates cross the stage, watched her own daughter graduate Wednesday, hooded by her father and former Athletic Director Bob Davis: 97.7 HTZ FM
Change course when needed, Tripathi advises Brock grads
Brock’s relationship with the University of Buffalo dates back half a century, with UB President Satish Tripathi continuing to lead the collaboration among researchers and students between the two universities. UB Reporter caught up with Tripathi, as he was conferred with an honorary Doctorate of Laws from Brock earlier this week.
Canada needs to close knowledge gap on China relations, say experts
Canada-Chinese relations came to a head earlier this month when Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, gave a fiery response to a human rights question. Associate professor Charles Burton weighs in on how Canada and China should now move forward in their trade talks: The Tyee.
Road to Rio 2016
With the Rio 2016 summer Olympics months away, Brock alum and wrestling competitor Michelle Fazzari is busy training for the big day, with Brock wrestling head coach Marty Calder by her side. CHCH News profiled this local athlete to see how she’s preparing for the competition.
Niagara reacts to municipal election changes
A legislation that was passed in Niagara brings forth change to how civic elections will be held. Voters now have the option to use ranked ballots starting in 2018, providing more choice on who to elect. Political Science professor David Siegel is in favour of the new system, explaining to Thorold Edition that it will help eliminate strategic voting.
The 31 most difficult wine and grapes names: how to pronounce them
Goodman School of Business’ professor Antonia Mantonakis has studied consumer habits over the years, especially when it comes to wine. One of Mantonakis’ breakthroughs includes how consumers will pay more for a wine if the wine name is difficult to pronounce. She talked with Natalie Maclean about her research and what the results mean for the wine industry and its consumers.
Shining a light on St. Catharine’s emerging artists
Associate professor Kari-Lynn Winters, who teachers drama and education at Brock, is one of five local artists nominated for the Emerging Artist Award. She discussed her past, present and future endeavours with Niagara this Week, including being a children’s book author and playwright.
