Articles by author: Emmanuel Guarino

  • Brock’s Got Talent

    Wednesday, January 06, 2021 | By

    Hosted by Brock International

    Everyone has a hidden talent. This week, we want you to share it with the world! Record yourself performing hidden talent and direct message it to the @BrockuIntl Instagram account. You can choose to sing, dance, perform a comedy routine. The possibilities are endless. The top nine (9) entries will be put to popular vote starting Monday, January 14 at 4 p.m. to declare the winner.

    To enter, follow these simple steps:

    1. Follow @BrockuIntl on Instagram
    2. Record yourself performing your hidden talent

      1. Practice social distancing. If you’re performing your act with a partner, please ensure it’s someone you live with and you stay 6 feet apart.
    3. Direct message your entry video to the @BrockuIntl Instagram account

    Prizes include:
    1st place
    $75 Local businesses Gift Card
    2nd place
    $50 Local businesses Gift Card
    3rd place
    $25 Local businesses Gift Card

    The top nine (9) entries will be put to popular vote between Thursday, January 14 at 4 p.m. and Monday, January 18 at 8 a.m.

    Please note:
    If you’re performing your act with a partner, please ensure it’s someone you live with and you stay 6 feet apart.

    Official rules & regulations

    1. The contest is open to all current faculty, staff and students of Brock University.
    2. Contest entries must be received between 8 a.m. on January 11 and 4 p.m. on January 13.
    3. All entrants must follow @BrockuIntl on Instagram.
    4. There is no limit to the number of entries but repeat entries will be disqualified.
    5. Entry videos can be a maximum of 60 seconds in length
    6. The winner will be determined by popular vote between January 14 at 4 p.m. and January 18 at 8 a.m. on the @BrockuIntl Instagram page.
    7. The winner will have until January 21, 2021 at 4 p.m. to accept the prize and confirm next steps through direct message on the @BrockuIntl Instagram account. Failure to confirm will result in another winner being selected.
    8. Entries featuring illicit content will be disqualified from the contest (profanity or objectable content as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct).
    9. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other social media platforms used throughout the contest.

  • Brock’s Got Talent

    Wednesday, September 09, 2020 | By

    Hosted by Brock International and Brock Residences

    Everyone has a hidden talent. This week, we want you to share it with the world! Record yourself performing hidden talent and direct message it to the @BrockuIntl Instagram account. You can choose to sing, dance, perform a comedy routine. The possibilities are endless. The top nine (9) entries will be put to popular vote starting Monday, September 14 at 4 p.m. to declare the winner.

    To enter, follow these simple steps:

    1. Follow @BrockuIntl and @BrockResidences on Instagram
    2. Record yourself performing your hidden talent

      1. Practice social distancing. If you’re performing your act with a partner, please ensure it’s someone you live with and you stay 6 feet apart.
    3. Direct message your entry video to the @BrockuIntl Instagram account

    Prizes include:
    1st place
    $75 Skip the Dishes Gift Card
    2nd place
    $50 Skip the Dishes Gift Card
    3rd place
    $25 Skip the Dishes Gift Card

    The top nine (9) entries will be put to popular vote between Monday, September 14 at 4 p.m. and Thursday, September 17 at 12 p.m.

    Please note:
    If you’re performing your act with a partner, please ensure it’s someone you live with and you stay 6 feet apart.

    Official rules & regulations

    1. The contest is open to all current faculty, staff and students of Brock University.
    2. Contest entries must be received between 12 p.m. on September 11 and 10 a.m. on September 14.
    3. All entrants must follow @BrockuIntl and @BrockResidences on Instagram.
    4. There is no limit to the number of entries but repeat entries will be disqualified.
    5. Entry videos can be a maximum of 60 seconds in length
    6. The winner will be determined by popular vote between Monday, September 14 at 4 p.m. and Thursday, September 17 at 12 p.m. on the @BrockuIntl Instagram page.
    7. The winner will have until September 20, 2020 at 4 p.m. to accept the prize and confirm next steps through direct message on the @BrockuIntl Instagram account. Failure to confirm will result in another winner being selected.
    8. Entries featuring illicit content will be disqualified from the contest (profanity or objectable content as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct).
    9. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other social media platforms used throughout the contest.
    Categories: Contest

  • International Centre Global Commons Student Mural

    Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | By

    Background:

    On a daily basis, the International Centre Global Commons is used regularly by nearly 300 ESL students from around the world as a lounge, lunch room, and study space. The space is also a hub for Brock International events and activities, welcoming the entire Brock community to the International Centre each week. Events in the space can range from PowerPoint presentations, to live sporting events such as the World Cup, movie nights and social gatherings.

    Brock new Strategic Plan highlights the importance of internationalization and globalization in Universities’ reputation. International students, international exchanges of students and faculty, international research and creative partnerships facilitate a university having direct engagement at the global level

    Project outline:

    • Creating an artistic mural for the International Centre Global Commons to replace the Canada 150 Wall (pictured above)
    • Dimensions: 187 inches wide by 115 inches tall
    • Medium: Open to different formats
    • Artist may choose to produce scaled down version that could be scanned in, enhanced, and printed as a vinyl wall graphic

    Audience:

    • The entire Brock community comprising faculty, staff, and students from more than 100 countries around the world
    • More directly, nearly 300 ESL students from around the world (per-dominantly China, Japan, Korea)

    Communication objectives:

    • How does the mural reflect equality, Brock’s diverse international community and incorporate Canadian culture?
    • How does the mural enhance the student experience and reflect the day-to-day use of the space?
    • How does the mural reflect the importance of internationalization, globalization (as mentioned in Brock’s Strategic plan)

    Creative considerations:

    • Several examples of diverse/cultural murals are provided below
    • Designs that create ‘Instagrammable’ moments, and encourage students to take photos in front of the wall will be strongly considered

    Creative mandatories:

    • Design must feel inclusive to more than 100 countries represented on campus
    • No use of multiple languages (ex. ‘Welcome’ graphic in multiple languages found in the Ian Beddis Gym or at the entrance of Sean O’Sullivan Theatre)

    Timeline for completion:

    • April 23: RRP is published
    • May 17: RFP closes
    • May 29: Committee meets to review
    • June 3 Winner announced
    • June 10: Artists provides final design based on committee feedback
    • June 17: Production begins
    • July 6: Production ends

    Compensation:

    • The selected artist will be awarded $1,000 for completing the project
    • Brock International will cover the cost of supplies & installation
    • Student must provide approx. cost of supplies needed to execute the mural 

    Length of installation:

    • Up to 5 years

    Restrictions:

    • Must be a current, full-time Brock University student to apply

    Submission instructions:

    • For the purposes of the RFP, artists are asked to submit a scaled down version of their design (15.58 x 9.58 inches)
    • Artists can send in a scan of their design via email to mmorrison2@brocku.ca or deliver in person to:
      • Brock University – International Centre
        1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
        St. Catharines, ON.
        L2S 3A1
        Location – 2nd Floor Welcome Desk
        Attn: Mike Morrison

    Deadline to apply:

    • May 17, 2019

    Appendix:

    Below are creative examples found around the world that represent culture/diversity:

     

    Cover of Brock University Strategic Plan

    World Cup Mural in Brazil

    Tallest mural in Ottawa

    Kits Wings – Vancouver