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In recent media appearances, Brock experts weighed in on Olympic highlights, wildfires in Jasper, coyotes moving into urban settings. The University and its faculty members were also featured in articles about its new student-athlete mental health brand, the passing of former President Alan Earp and accounting professors who are advancing environmental efforts.
Are the 2024 Paris Olympics gender equal? That depends how you measure it: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michele Donnelly discussed the role of gender and the Olympics with CNN, PBS News, CBC News, World Magazine and 900 CHML.
Interest in Paris games boosted by loosened social media rules, star power, says CBC: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine was featured in a Canadian Press article about viewership of the Paris 2024 Olympics that was picked up by outlets across the country, including The Globe and Mail. He also spoke to CBC Radio One about the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s partnership with Team Canada.
Impact of drone spying scandal lingers over Team Canada: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee and Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke to TSN, CTV, CHCH News and News Talk 980 CJME about the ongoing spying scandal involving the Canadian women’s soccer team.
How Olympic sport has evolved since ancient Greek and Roman times: Professor of Greek and Roman History Michael Carter spoke to The Evan Bray Show about the history of Olympic sport and Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee spoke to CKNY AM980 about Olympic sports in the present day.
Albertans continue to battle Jasper wildfires: Associate Professor of Geography and Tourism Studies David Goldblum spoke about the Jasper wildfires to Newstalk 610 CKTB and Professor of Geography and Tourism Studies Michael Pisaric spoke about the ongoing situation to AM980 CFPL. Professor of History and Art and Visual Culture Keri Cronin also spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the fires from a historical lens.
‘It is possible to coexist with coyotes’: Interactions between wildlife, Niagara’s growing population on the rise: Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Kiyoko Gotanda spoke to The St. Catharines Standard about interactions between the region’s growing population and displaced wildlife, such as coyotes.
Brock adopts mental health brand focused on Canadian student-athletes: Professor of Kinesiology Philip Sullivan spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about Brock University’s adoption of a new mental health brand that’s focused on supporting Canadian student-athletes.
Alan Earp was a ‘beloved’ member of the Argylls, longtime Brock U president: Long-time former Brock President Alan Earp, who passed away this month, was remembered in The Hamilton Spectator.
Hidden eco warriors: Professor of Accounting Samir Trabelsi was featured in an article by University Affairs on accounting professors who are championing environmental efforts through their teaching and research.