Here’s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently.

How much cash will legal pot shops generate?: Michael Armstrong, Associate Professor of Operations Research in the Goodman School of Business, spoke about projected sales figures for Ontario’s first 25 legal marijuana retail outlets in stories from the Hamilton Spectator, CBC and Newstalk 610 CKTB.

Ontario wine industry stretches its legs at Cuvée: Reports about Cuvée, the Brock-run celebration of Ontario wines that took place on Saturday, March 23, appeared in various media outlets, including the St. Catharines Standard, Niagara This Week, CHCH and Travel Industry Today. The event hosted nearly 900 guests while raising money for scholarships and support of the University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute.

Report finds overwhelming support for police enforcement of animal cruelty laws: The results of a survey about Ontario’s animal cruelty laws conducted by Labour Studies Department Chair Kendra Coulter appeared in articles on CTV, Horse Canada and Newstalk 610 CKTB.

Brock University turning out the lights for Earth Day: A St. Catharines Standard article discussed Brock’s efforts to recognize Earth Day on Saturday, March 30, which include lighting the Schmon Tower in green and shutting off the Tower’s lights between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. The article also mentioned Brock’s above-average waste diversion rate and ongoing use of bottle-filling stations.    

Brock’s Goodman School of Business joins international network: An article about The Goodman School of Business joining the International Partnership of Business Schools appeared on Newstalk 610 CKTB and featured a quote from Goodman Dean Andrew Gaudes. The partnership will allow students to study in two countries while promoting linguistic and cultural fluency.

If you know of an appearance or story about a Brock faculty member, student, athlete or alumni, please drop us a line with a link to the story at universitycom@brocku.ca