Brock Media Clips for Friday, April 26

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

The scale of climate change can feel scary, so we asked 5 climate scientists to break it down: A Bustle article about climate change featured quotes from Environmental Sustainability Research Centre Assistant Professor Jessica Blythe, who spoke about the impact of climate change on oceans and coastal communities.

Pot sales fell in most provinces in February; Quebec bucked trend: Michael Armstrong, Professor of Finance, Operations and Informations Systems, spoke about a projected surge in monthly marijuana sales figures in a Global News article, while also talking about lower-than-reported dry cannabis inventories in a Toronto.com article.

A first for Brock as it creates a new senior position focused on Indigenous engagement: The naming of Amos Key Jr. as Brock’s first-ever Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement was featured in articles from the Two Row Times, Newstalk 610 CKTB and NationTalk.

Cider makers across Ontario gather at Brock University to enhance their skills: A gathering of cider makers at Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) for the Cider and Perry Production Foundation course was featured in a CHCH story. The piece also included comments from CCOVI’s Senior Laboratory Demonstrator Steven Trussler.

Brock celebrates ground breaking for expanded fitness centre: An event to formally begin construction on Brock’s Zone Fitness Centre expansion was featured in articles by Newstalk 610 CKTB and the St. Catharines Standard.

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


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