Articles from:March 2025

• Community invited to learn how responsible management sparks positive change

  Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE – March 26, 2025 – R0041

  In a world where businesses are increasingly expected to be forces for good, Brock University’s Goodman School of Business is bringing together thought leaders, industry experts and community members to talk about what it means to be a responsible manager.

  The online event, ‘Business with purpose: Responsible management for a better future,’ takes place Wednesday, April 2. It marks the 10th in a series of Goodman-led Business Matters panels and will be moderated by Associate Professor of Marketing Todd Green. The event will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer period.

  “In an era of rapid change and growing global challenges, responsible management is no longer optional — it’s essential,” Green said. “Businesses have the power to drive positive societal impact, but only if they prioritize ethics, sustainability and long-term value creation.”

  The panel of experienced leaders will discuss how responsible management is set to shape the future of business, exploring how leaders can navigate emerging challenges and drive impact beyond the bottom line.

  “Responsible business leaders are developed one decision at a time and this discussion will focus on how leaders can navigate complexity while staying true to their purpose, ensuring a future where success and social responsibility go hand in hand,” Green said.

  Panellists include:

  • Dave Bouckenooghe, Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, Goodman School of Business
  • Mark Carpenter, Chief Growth Officer, ChangeMakers
  • Rhonda Klosler (BBA ’93), Chief Operating Officer, RSM Canada LLP
  • Ted Harrison, Founder and CEO, neuemotion

  Launched in 2015, the annual Business Matters series highlights current issues in the business world. Previous discussions, which can be viewed online, have touched on topics such as changing landscapes in the music industry and social media, how businesses can adapt to changing climate conditions, how organizations can make more inclusive decisions and taking an artisanal approach to business, among other topics.

  What: Business with purpose: Responsible management for a better future

  When: Wednesday, April 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

  Where: Online via video streaming. Register to receive the link.

  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:

  *Sarah Ackles, Communications Specialist, Brock University [email protected] or 289-241-5483

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• Future Black Leaders Conference to boost student success

  Friday, March 21, 2025 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE – March 21, 2025 – R0040

  Brock University’s Future Black Leaders (FBL) Conference is set to be a powerful platform that amplifies Black voices and inspires the next generation of leaders.

  The conference, which takes place Saturday, March 29, will be the first of its kind at the University. Its goal is to create an empowering environment for Black undergraduate and graduate students to highlight their research through unique panels, workshops and

  presentations. It will also drive conversations about leadership, inclusion and community impact and provide networking opportunities for participants to connect with like-minded individuals and mentors.

  “I’m very excited for the conference and to help push forward this great initiative,” says Graduate Student Conference Director Jada Shand (BA ’24). “The word ‘conference’ can be daunting to a lot of students, but we’re trying to provide a different outlook of what conferences can be and provide attendees with the tools, resources and inspiration to explore the many different options that exist for their academic careers.”

  The conference is an initiative of Student Life and Success (SLS) and includes the Black Student Success Centre (BSSC), Learning Services and Student Life.

  It is supported by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Connection Grant — funded by the Government of Canada — and marks a significant SSHRC funding award for SLS and the first for its newly created BSSC.

  Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Jean Ntakirutimana is the Principal Applicant on the grant, supported by Executive Director of Student Life and Success Jenn Skelding; BSSC Manager Monique Beauregard; Curriculum Development Specialist Ashley Grover; and Learning Skills Specialist, Access and Inclusion Sali Moieldin.

  “The FBL project, by being embedded within local Black communities and by working with them, will put a spotlight on Black leadership, uncovering a kind of leadership that otherwise would go unrecognized or acknowledged,” says Ntakirutimana. “It will also lay a foundation for similar future events and will strengthen future Black leaders at Brock and beyond.”

  The conference is inspired by the Bese Saka themes of affluence, power, abundance and unity and promotes the principles of the Scarborough Charter, of which Brock is a signatory. It also leverages the growing momentum from the BSSC’s broader Future Black Leaders initiative, which provides tailored supports for Black and other equity-deserving secondary students as well as a mentorship program between first- and upper-year Brock students.

  In addition to the Brock community, the conference will also welcome local residents and high school students to attend — many of whom have already formed meaningful connections through the FBL mentorship program.

  “High school students have very big ideas, and we want to expose them to the conference experience as early as possible to show them the world of possibilities that exist to move forward with those ideas,” said Shand, who is also a first-year Social Justice and Equity master’s student and Peer Assistant at the BSSC.

  As well as research presentations, the conference will feature skills development workshops, music, food and networking opportunities. A panel of Brock alumni will also provide insight into navigating life after graduation, academically, professionally and personally.

  The Future Black Leaders Conference takes place in the Sean O’ Sullivan Theatre (TH SOS) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is free to attend but registration is required before Tuesday, March 25. To view a full conference schedule and to register, visit the Future Black Leaders Conference website.

  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews: 

  *Sarah Ackles, Communications Specialist, Brock University [email protected] or 289-241-5483 

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