Media releases

• Business leaders continue to support student success at Brock University

  Wednesday, May 10, 2017 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 10 May 2017 – R00092

  A generous donation from the Niagara CPA Ontario Association will allow Brock University to launch a new scholarship for students in the Goodman School of Business.

  The Niagara CPA Ontario Association Scholarship was announced at Brock on Tuesday, May 9. The scholarship will be given to a current Master of Accountancy student who demonstrates outstanding academic merit during the 2018-19 academic year.

  A $35,000 donation established the scholarship and will be matched with the Ontario Graduate Fellowship Program for a total of $70,000.

  “We’re thrilled to be able to contribute to the success of students in the accounting programs at Brock University,” said Maria Collini, Niagara CPA Ontario Association President. “CPA Ontario and the Niagara Association are strong supporters of Brock. Each year, we look forward to welcoming new professional accountants who have graduated from Brock programs.”

  “We are grateful for the generosity of the Niagara CPA Ontario Association and for the ongoing support they continue to provide our students,” said Barry Wright, Interim Dean of the Goodman School of Business.

  The Niagara CPA Ontario Association has two established awards that are presented to two different Goodman School of Business students throughout the year — one in the undergrad program and another in the graduate program.

  About the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
  CPA Ontario protects the public interest by ensuring its members meet the highest standards of integrity and expertise. CPA Ontario serves and supports its more than 87,000 members and 19,000 students in their qualification and professional development in a wide range of senior positions in public accounting, business, finance, government, not-for-profits and academe. Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations of all types and sizes for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, management skills and leadership.

  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:
  * Dan Dakin, Media Relations Officer, Brock University ddakin@brocku.ca, 905-688-5550 x5353 or 905-347-1970

  For questions regarding the Niagara CPA Ontario Association:
  * Maria Collini, Director of Finance, Scotiabank Convention Centre maria.collini@fallsconventions.com, 905-357-6222 x7208

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• Brock to host two-day science adventure for high school students

  Tuesday, May 09, 2017 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 9 May 2017 – R00091

  High school students from across the province will experience hands-on science this week as Brock University hosts its annual two-day event designed to encourage youth to pursue education and careers in science.

  More than 70 Grade 10 and 11 students from southern and central Ontario will take part in Scientifically Yours Thursday, May 11 and Friday, May 12. They will participate in projects ranging from forensic science and holograms to wine science, heart and bone health research, and learn how to use fossil preparation techniques employed by paleontologists and museum curators.
   
  New this year is Experience @BrockMakerSpace, the collaborative area in the James A. Gibson Library led by Jonathan Younker of Library Systems and Technologies. Students will get to experience creative technologies such as programming a robot, 3D printing, Raspberry Pi single-board computers, green screen photography and audio/video editing. Other program areas that will be explored in projects include physics, computer science, psychology, mathematics, chemistry and biology.

  This year’s plenary speaker is Anne Sutherland Boal, CEO of the Canadian Nurses Association. Sutherland Boal earned a degree in psychology at Brock before going on to a career in health service administration for the British Columbia Health Ministry.
  She is now an advocate for improved home-care services across Canada.

  Sutherland Boal’s keynote address is Thursday from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. in the Sean O’Sullivan Theatre.
   
  On Friday, scientific mentors will attend a dinner with the participants, where they will speak about their experiences in careers such as medical physics, naturopathic medicine, nursing, risk modelling analysis, consumer insight and water conservation.

  Media are invited to attend the Scientifically Yours conference to speak with organizers and students.

  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:
   
  * Dan Dakin, Media Relations Officer, Brock University ddakin@brocku.ca, 905-688-5550 x5353 or 905-347-1970

  Brock University Marketing and Communications has a full-service studio where we can provide high definition video and broadcast-quality audio.

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