Articles by author: Connor Wilkes

  • Spoken & Written

    Thursday, December 04, 2025 | By

    Explore a curated collection that brings together the best of modern voices and timeless classics. From contemporary poets who challenge and redefine the art form to the enduring works of writers who shaped literary history, this selection invites you to experience poetry’s full range—its emotion, rhythm, insight, and imagination.

    Perfect for longtime poetry lovers and curious newcomers alike, this display encourages you to reconnect with familiar favourites, encounter new perspectives, and celebrate the timeless art of verse.

    The Spoken & Written display features several print-only titles. Find them on the display shelves next to the Ask Us desk until January.

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  • Early mathematics learning

    Friday, November 28, 2025 | By

    Brock Library thanks Olga Fellus for this display and blog post. Visit this exhibit at the Learning Commons Thistle display case until December 5.

    Imagine a teacher sitting with a group of schoolchildren for their daily read-aloud. The teacher has chosen the picture book ‘Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race.’ Following the read-aloud, one child turns to her neighbour and says, “Katherine Johnson was amazing! But I never see numbers floating in the air, I guess I’m just not a math person.”

    Dr. Olga Fellus from the Faculty of Education created two displays featuring quotes from her study on children’s picture books that tell stories about the experience of doing mathematics. The displayed picture books reflect stories of developing confidence in mathematics. This stance is promoted in the PJ math methods courses in the teacher education program to support and sustain the flourishing of students in mathematics.

    We invite the Brock community to visit the displays and engage with the stories behind each artifact.

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  • Exam Supports at the Library

    Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | By

    This month, the Learning Commons display cases feature a little bit of encouragement to all those writing exams and completing final assignments.

    The Library offers group, quiet and silent spaces for student work. Learn more about room booking here. We host de-stress events during the exam period, and have curated an array of relaxation links in a newly updated library guide. Visit the display today to learn more or check out our Exam De-stress Guide. Don’t forget to check our Badger Books Collection for popular reads, wellness titles and more!

    To all writing and marking exams this month, we wish you success.

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  • GIS Day 2025!

    Friday, November 21, 2025 | By

    Students gathered on GIS Day this year to explore resume writing, job searching, scholarship opportunities, and the power of professional networking. If you weren’t able to attend but would like to view the slide deck, please contact [email protected].

    Sharon Janzen, Maps, GIS & Geospatial Data Specialist, encouraged students to make the most of their student status by accessing the many online learning resources available through the university’s ArcGIS Site License. Emily Rollo, Career Education Specialist, shared practical strategies for strengthening resumes and navigating the job market. Sonia Dhaliwal, Research Data Librarian, added to the excitement by spotlighting Student Voices, a feature in the ACMLA Bulletin, a trade publication released twice a year.

    Attendees enjoyed cake, pizza, and a chance to make buttons to take home—always a GIS Day favourite.

    Mark your calendars for next year: we’ll celebrate GIS Day on Wednesday, November 18, 2026!

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  • International Education Week in the Library

    Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | By

    During International Education Week, Brock International created two displays in the Brock University Library featuring cultural, traditional, and historical artifacts from countries around the world. Each item was contributed by members of the Brock International team, reflecting their global journeys and the diverse communities they are connected to.

    Each item reflects a personal connection – whether a family story, a cultural tradition, or a meaningful experience abroad. Together, they showcase Brock International’s deep global roots, our commitment to cultural understanding, and the passion that drives the programs we offer.

    We invite the Brock community to visit the displays and engage with the stories behind each artifact.

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  • Global Connections and International Education

    Tuesday, November 04, 2025 | By

    Enjoy this curated collection of books and ebooks focusing on international education, studying abroad, and global connections. International Education Week (IEW) is celebrated globally on the third week of November each year. IEW highlights the importance of a globally oriented learning experience and showcases the impact that international education has on preparing students for the world. 

    International Education Week events, held November 17-21, are a great opportunity to get involved, expand your knowledge and connect with the world. 

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  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

    Monday, September 29, 2025 | By

    On September 30, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.  

    Learn more about the impact of residential schools by exploring our newly updated virtual book display, a mixture of print titles, ebooks, and streaming video.

    Image credit: The Survivors’ flag was designed during six weeks of consultation, discussion and collaboration with Survivors from across Canada. Inuit, Mi’kmaq, Atikamekw, Cree, Ojibway, Dakota, Mohawk, Dene, Nuu-chah-nulth, Secwepemc, Métis Survivors brought the flag to life by sharing their thoughts, ideas and lived experience to identify the important symbolism you see. The NCTR (National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation) ensured the Survivors’ wishes and ideas were conveyed to Vincent Design to complete the flag.

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  • Celluloid Crazy

    Tuesday, September 02, 2025 | By

    Film festival season is here!

    This month’s featured collection is all about cinema. Explore some of the titles, which range from film history, film criticism, and special topics.

    Come by the Ask Us Desk and check it out!

    Follow this link to see the entire collection, including a collection of eBooks:

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  • Cosmic Reads

    Friday, August 01, 2025 | By

    Graphically representation of the milky way galaxy

    “Space is big. Really big. You just won’t believe how vastly, hugely, mindbogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it’s a long way down the road to the chemist’s, but that’s just peanuts to space.” – Douglas Adams (Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy)

    Astronomy, astrophysics, astronauts, rockets, and space. This month’s Featured Collection is all about outer space! Grab a book and read, but don’t forget to look up and wonder what is beyond. 

    Browse our physical collection at the Ask Us Desk in the Matheson Learning Commons, or explore our eBooks and Space Films collections.

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  • The Write Tools

    Wednesday, July 02, 2025 | By

    Whether you’re new to Brock or back for another term, this month’s Featured Collection is here to sharpen your writing and research game.

    Need help tackling essays, research papers, or thematic analyses? Find books on academic writing, research methods, and discipline-specific strategies on display near the Ask Us desk – plus a curated selection of eBooks.

    Looking for more tools? Check out LIB101: Library & Research Foundations on Brightspace, or the Omni Search Tips guide.

    And if you’re after program-specific help, explore Brock’s full set of Research Guides – including ones tailored to your courses.

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