Articles by author: Gillian Minaker

Classroom Supplies Fund a ‘helpful step,’ but more work is needed: Brock expert

Thursday, March 12, 2026 | by Gillian Minaker

Following the announcement of Ontario’s new Classroom Supplies Fund — giving elementary school homeroom teachers $750 each school year for classroom ... Full story
Book uncovering lost story of enslaved African in Iran earns global recognition

Thursday, March 12, 2026 | by Gillian Minaker

The once untold life story of Mahboob Qirvanian — a former African slave in Iran during the Ottoman Empire — is being ... Full story
Elbows up: Spring course explores political power of Canadian sport

Friday, March 06, 2026 | by Gillian Minaker

From backyard rinks to Olympic arenas, hockey is more than a sport for Canadians — it’s a symbol of national ... Full story
New program aims to prevent ‘summer slide’ in young learners

Thursday, March 05, 2026 | by Gillian Minaker

When local schools wrap up for summer, the learning — and fun — will continue for primary students at Brock University. The ... Full story
Students help bring virtual dance space to life for hospitalized children

Tuesday, March 03, 2026 | by Gillian Minaker

An innovative new digital platform, supported by Brock University students, will soon be brightening the lives of children facing long-term ... Full story
Dramatic Arts mainstage brings fantasy world to life in celebration of unique identities

Monday, March 02, 2026 | by Gillian Minaker

Brock University’s Department of Dramatic Arts (DART) is set to whisk audiences away to a magical land of powerful ... Full story
Spring/Summer courses explore ancient history’s impact on the modern world

Friday, February 27, 2026 | by Gillian Minaker

From understanding famous pop culture references to sharpening medical and scientific vocabulary, Brock University students can investigate how ancient history ... Full story
Say you’ll remember me: Wartime love letters revived in A (Taylor) Swift History course

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | by Gillian Minaker

What do Brock University’s Archives and Special Collections have to do with Taylor Swift? More than most people might ... Full story
Black Italian culture course explores concepts of identity

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | by Gillian Minaker

For Rachel Grasso, equity and allyship are at the core of ethical teaching and learning. An Instructor in Modern Languages, ... Full story
Science conference empowers future STEM leaders

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | by Gillian Minaker

She may only be in her second year at Brock, but Madison Bower is already helping to shape the next ... Full story