In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed sailing at the upcoming Paris Olympics, representation of female actresses on television, drip pricing and its impact on consumers, the cold plunging trend, innovations in the grape and wine industry, finding work in a challenging job market, proposed changes to the Cannabis Act and a potential new Indigenous city council seat in Hamilton. Coverage of Brock’s 115th Convocation was also featured.

From 5-time Olympian to new classes, U.S. sailing team looking for a comeback at Paris Games: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Michele Donnelly was featured in an Associated Press article about U.S. sailors looking to make a comeback at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics that was picked up in media outlets across the United States and Canada, including the Washington Post.

‘Nobody cares that it’s not Chardonnay’: Hardier grapes can help Ontario winemakers fight climate change. Government rules may be their bigger foe: Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences and Researcher at the Cool Climate Oenology and Research Institute (CCOVI) Jim Willwerth spoke to The Toronto Star and The Hamilton Spectator about improving resilience of grapevines to climate change impacts. He was also featured in an interview on The National about a plant-based spray that may protect grapevines from cold temperatures. CCOVI Director and Professor of Biological Sciences Debbie Inglis was also interviewed in a podcast, iVoox, about her career in the Ontario grape and wine industry, and CCOVI’s Professional Studies and Outreach Manger Barbara Tatarnic spoke to Wines In Niagara about the Institute’s Experts Tasting event.

From funny girl to sexy star, Bridgerton’s Penelope shifts how curvy women are shown on screen: Professor of Child and Youth Studies Shauna Pomerantz spoke about diversifying female leads in television and traditional media with the CBC.

Brock graduation a walk to remember in more ways than one: Brock graduate Sophie Roy’s (BA ’24, BEd ’24) story of overcoming a serious health diagnosis to attend her Convocation ceremony was featured in Pelham Today and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local. Additional coverage of Brock’s convocation ceremonies was also featured in Pelham Today.

Fergie Jenkins urges Brock grads to embrace crossroads, win in life: Coverage on Ferguson “Fergie” Jenkins receiving his honorary doctorate from Brock was featured on Newstalk 610 CKTB. Additional coverage about his Convocation address was featured in articles in CK News Today and CKNX News Today as well as on a CBC Radio One 97.5FM radio broadcast. It was also featured on Country 92-9 FM CFCO, 95.1 and 100.7 Cool FM (CKUE), CHOK 103.9 FM and 1070 AM and Cool 106.3 (CHKS).

Is cold plunging actually good for you?: Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Cheung spoke to Chatelaine about whether there are physiological benefits to cold water bathing.

Drip pricing is banned, but Canadians are still paying out: Professor of Marketing Eric Dolansky spoke to the CBC’s The Current with Matt Galloway about drip pricing in subscription services and what it means for consumers. He also spoke to Our Community Now and 90.9 WBUR Boston about price discrimination and U.S. laws governing prices for mobile home lots.

Hamilton man uses T-shirt resume to stand out to employers: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage was interviewed by CHCH News about the struggles of finding employment in a difficult job market.

Proposed Cannabis Act changes: Associate Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB and AM 980 and about proposed changes to cannabis regulations in Canada.

New Indigenous city council seat proposed for Hamilton: Assistant Professor of Political Science Joanne Heritz spoke to 900 CHML about the recent move to designate an Indigenous-specific seat on Hamilton city council.