In recent media appearances, Brock\u2019s honorary doctorate recipients discussed their thoughts on receiving the degrees; President Lesley Rigg spoke about her instalment at Spring Convocation; and University researchers talked about the connection between heatwaves and the mosquito population, the impact cold- water plunging can have on the human body, and the potential inclusion of esports in the Olympics.<\/p>\n
Kyle Dubas tells Brock grads never doubt a job you love:<\/strong> The presentation of an honorary doctorate to Pittsburgh Penguins President of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas (BSM \u201907) at the University\u2019s 113th Convocation was the subject of articles from CTV,<\/a> The National Post<\/a><\/em>, TSN<\/a>, Toronto Star,<\/a><\/em>\u00a0CHCH<\/a>, Daily Hive<\/a>, Yardbarker<\/a>, Burlington Gazette<\/a><\/em>, YourTV Niagara<\/a>, St. Catharines Standard<\/a><\/em>, The Hockey News<\/a>, and RDS<\/a> (in French).<\/p>\n Former Leafs GM Kyle Dubas, now Pittsburgh president, returns to Brock for honorary degree from his alma mater: <\/strong>Brock University’s three honorary doctorate recipients \u2014 Kyle Dubas, Jenn Harper and Deborah Rosati (BAdmin \u201984) \u2014 were quoted in a\u00a0Toronto Star<\/a><\/em> article about receiving the honour. Rosati also spoke about her time at Convocation during an interview with Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lesley Rigg officially installed as Brock University\u2019s seventh president:<\/strong> The ceremonial instalment of Lesley Rigg as Brock University President at Brock\u2019s 113th Convocation was discussed in a Toronto Star<\/a><\/em> article.<\/p>\n Noticing more mosquitoes? It could be because of the heat wave: <\/strong>Professor of Biological Sciences Fiona Hunter spoke to CBC<\/a> about the impact a heatwave in Ontario has had on mosquito development. Hunter also spoke to various CBC radio stations about whether mosquitoes were more attracted to bite specific people.<\/p>\n What do we know about the health benefits and risks of cold-water immersion? <\/strong>Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Cheung spoke to CBC\u2019s The Dose<\/em><\/a> about the impact cold-water plunging can have on people\u2019s health.<\/p>\n