In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, nicotine as a workout supplement, local grape harvest predictions, the ongoing Canada Post strike, provincial rules to address drug use and artificial intelligence (AI) technology use for seniors. A major gift to support Brock’s sustainable agriculture research, the University’s new sustainability infrastructure program and a new transfer pathway with Mohawk College were also featured in the media.<\/p>\n
Marking Truth and Reconciliation Day: <\/strong>Assistant Professor of History Josh Manitowabi and Assistant Professor of Educational Studies Sherri Vansickle spoke to The Hamilton Spectator<\/a><\/em> and The St. Catharines Standard<\/em><\/a> about the intergenerational effects of colonialism in Canada. Vansickle also spoke to CBC News<\/a> about the legacy of residential schools. Professor and Director of Indigenous Educational Studies Sheila Cote-Meek spoke to CP24<\/a>, Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a> and the Burlington Gazette<\/a> <\/em>about what meaningful reconciliation looks like in the classroom and beyond.<\/p>\n Why Men Are Using Nicotine Pouches for a Pre-Workout Boost:<\/strong>\u00a0Professor of Kinesiology Toby M\u00fcndel spoke to GQ Magazine<\/a> about the trend of using nicotine to boost performance during physical activity.<\/p>\n Grape and wine experts expect a strong harvest: <\/strong>Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) Researcher and Associate Professor Jim Willwerth (PhD \u201911, OEVC \u201904) and CCOVI Senior Scientist in Oenology Jennifer Kelly spoke to the Burlington Gazette<\/a>,<\/em> Giant FM<\/a>, Pelham Today<\/a> and\u00a0The Grower<\/a> <\/em>about this year’s grape harvest. CCOVI Operations Coordinator Taylor MaGee spoke to the The Hamilton Spectator<\/em><\/a>, The St. Catharines Standard<\/a><\/em> and Giant FM<\/a> about the relaunch of the Institute’s Canadian Wine Library.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t hold your breath for that letter. Experts say Canada Post strike could be a long one:<\/strong> Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke to The Toronto Star<\/a> <\/em>about what to expect as the postal worker labour action continues.<\/p>\n Bill putting onus on landlords to curb drug activity could make Niagara housing crisis worse, advocates say:<\/strong> Assistant Professor of Psychology Scott Neufeld spoke to The St. Catharines Standard<\/a><\/em> and Niagara Falls Review<\/a> <\/em>about new provincial legislation cracking down on drug activity on private properties.<\/p>\n University farm honors late supporter Norris Walker: <\/strong>Coverage of the transformative gift by the late Norris Walker to support the newly named Brock University Norris W. Walker Research Farm was featured on Niagara-on-the-Lake Local<\/a>, Giant FM<\/a> and Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a>.<\/p>\n SPARK initiative to position Brock as global leader in climate action:<\/strong> Interim Associate Vice-President, Facilities Management Mary Quintana spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a>, District Energy<\/a>\u00a0and Niagara-at-Large<\/a> about the SPARK clean infrastructure program.<\/p>\n Brock University and Mohawk College create a pathway to put students on fast track to Therapeutic Recreation careers: <\/strong>Coverage of Brock’s new transfer pathway agreements with Mohawk College was featured in Thorold Today<\/a>, Education News Canada<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>Giant FM<\/a>, the Burlington Gazette<\/a> <\/em>and Academica<\/a>.<\/p>\n