Articles tagged with: recreation and leisure studies

IN THE NEWS: Canada’s federal election, a record-setting MLB deal and the personality traits of middle children

Friday, April 11, 2025 | by Tarryn Landman

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed Canada's federal election campaign, a record-setting MLB deal, the personality traits of middle ... Full story
OPINION: Sarah-Patricia Breen, Heather Hall, Kyle Rich and Ryan Gibson discuss the importance of rural Canada

Tuesday, April 08, 2025 | by The Brock News

This piece written by Sarah-Patricia Breen, Adjunct Professor in the University of Guelph's School of Environmental Design and Rural Development; ... Full story
New Therapeutic Recreation, Outdoor Education degrees advance holistic learning

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | by Stephen Leithwood

Wellness as a way of life and healing through leisure are at the centre of two new degrees offered by ... Full story
‘We’re a family’: Busload of seniors surprises Brock grad

Friday, October 18, 2024 | by Jocelyn Titone

If Sierra Witte (BRLS ’24) was ever unsure of the impact she was having at a local retirement home, those doubts ... Full story
Brock adopts mental health brand focused on Canadian student-athletes

Thursday, July 25, 2024 | by Jocelyn Titone

Nationally recognized for prioritizing the mental health of its students, Brock University has taken on an external brand focused on ... Full story
Research award recipient encourages grads to reimagine excellence

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | by Jocelyn Titone

In academic settings, excellence is often defined by top marks, the number of reports and papers published, or the scholarships ... Full story
Connecting with community through Indigenous recreation

Thursday, May 30, 2024 | by Jocelyn Titone

A Brock University summer course focused on the historical and current realities of Indigenous leisure activities will connect recreation and ... Full story
Brock grad tackles Canada’s Ultimate Challenge to inspire Indigenous youth

Thursday, April 25, 2024 | by Gillian Minaker

Courtney Copoc-Hopkins (BRLS ’14, BEd ’18) wants everyone to dream big. As a competitor in the upcoming season of CBC’s Canada’... Full story
International Women’s Day: How Brock women researchers are creating meaningful change

Thursday, March 07, 2024 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Research contributes to the betterment of society in varied and important ways — and the work of women researchers at Brock ... Full story
Presentations to showcase scholarship of teaching, learning

Monday, March 04, 2024 | by The Brock News

Brock University Chancellor’s Chairs for Teaching Excellence recipients will share insights into their ongoing teaching and learning projects through ... Full story