Here\u2019s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently.<\/p>\n
Niagara family\u2019s transformative $5M gift boosts Brock Engineering:<\/strong> A $5-million gift from former Brock University Professor of Biological Sciences Yousef Haj-Ahmad, through the Haj-Ahmad Family Foundation, to support the newly named Yousef Haj-Ahmad Department of Engineering at the University was the subject of articles from The Toronto Star<\/a><\/em>, the <\/a>St. Catharines Standard<\/a><\/em>, Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a>, Academica<\/a>, 101.1 More FM<\/a> and The Niagara Independent<\/a>. Brock\u2019s Associate Vice-President, Advancement and External Relations Gord Arbeau also spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a> about the gift.<\/p>\n Brock University, Niagara College come together in weeklong remembrance of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls:<\/strong> Brock\u2019s Acting Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement Robyn Bourgeois spoke to the St. Catharines Standard<\/em> in articles on Friday, Feb. 11<\/a> and Sunday Feb. 13<\/a> about the University\u2019s participation in the REDress Project to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. Bourgeois also spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB’s One Dish One Mic program<\/a> about the anniversary of the discovery of many murdered Indigenous women and girls on the property of a serial killer in British Columbia, and how it still resonates today.<\/p>\n Brock experts weigh in on Olympics:<\/strong> Assistant Professors of Sport Management Michelle Donnelly, Michael Naraine and Taylor McKee all spoke to media about the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Donnelly spoke to Ms. Magazine<\/em><\/a> about gender balance and inclusion at the Games, while Naraine discussed sponsorship opportunities for athletes who span nationalities with Women\u2019s Wear Daily.<\/a>\u00a0McKee was interviewed by CP24<\/a> about doping allegations related to a Russian figure skater.<\/p>\n China puts coal plants at full capacity, even as it touts hosting a ‘green’ Olympics:<\/strong> Professor of Biological Sciences Liette Vasseur was quoted in an NPR article<\/a> that ran in outlets across the United States and discussed allegations of greenwashing with concern to Chinese environmental policies at the Winter Olympics.<\/p>\n Will limiting alcohol make a difference in a small Nunavut town?:<\/strong> Professor of Health Sciences Dan Malleck spoke to The Toronto Star<\/a><\/em> about proposed liquor restriction in a town in Nunavut.<\/p>\n Cold plunges are getting lots of buzz, but is it supported by science?:<\/strong> Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Cheung spoke to The Toronto Star<\/a><\/em> about the potential risks humans face when they go swimming in cold water.<\/p>\n Brock athletes return to competition:<\/strong> Director of Brock Sports Melissa Krist spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a> about the return to competition of many of the University’s varsity teams.<\/p>\n