Articles by author: Gillian Minaker
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From Hollywood movies to headlines on archeological discoveries, fascination with gladiators has long outlived its Roman roots – a phenomenon Professor ... Full story
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Culture isn’t a costume: Encouraging respectful Halloween celebrations
As Halloween approaches, Sarena Johnson (Caldwell First Nation) is encouraging those planning on dressing up to apply a culturally sensitive ... Full story -
Monsters in the mirror: Why spooky stories continue to thrill
As ghosts and ghouls rise from the dead to stake their annual claim to October’s pop culture crown, Brock ... Full story -
How an open access education resource is empowering teachers
Committed to improving access to high-quality resources for educators, two Brock scholars in the Faculty of Education (FOE) are making ... Full story -
How Dora the Explorer helped map one grad’s path to inclusive education
For Allynn McLellan (BECE ’25), every child she teaches is a chance to shape the future. The new Bachelor of Early ... Full story -
Grad student sprints ahead with gaming subculture research
Driven by a long-standing curiosity about the world of digital gaming and the subcultures within it, Stuart Gritter (BA '07, ... Full story -
Road less travelled leads grad to national health impact
From sport fields to international classrooms to fast-paced corporate environments, Shelby Steward (BPhEd ’11, BEd ’12) has paved the way for positive ... Full story -
Co-op sets stage for Dramatic Arts student’s future career
Whether he’s on stage, behind the scenes or working with youth, Liam Farrell knows his calling is to build ... Full story -
Distinguished grad builds community through transformative arts progamming
Alana Perri (BA ’13) is on a mission to ensure creative expression is accessible to all. Perri, who recently received the ... Full story -
Brock expert pulls back curtain on ‘showgirl’ history ahead of Taylor Swift album drop
As “Swifties” count down to midnight on Friday, Oct. 3, Brock University historian Elizabeth Vlossak is reflecting on a burning question ... Full story