Media releases

• Jim Treliving and Bruce Croxon return to judge Brock’s Monster Pitch entrepreneurship competition

  Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 29 March 2017 – R00067

  Four student entrepreneurs from Brock University will have the chance to pitch their ideas to some big names in business next week.

  The Monster Pitch finalists will pitch their innovative products and services in four different industries — pet care, private aviation, real estate and socially responsible clothing — in a head to head competition for a funding and startup services package worth $15,000.

  Hosted by Brock Innovation Group, a Goodman School of Business student club, Monster Pitch is in its sixth year and is already sold out. The competition takes place at 1 p.m. Monday, April 3 at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. It’s organized in partnership with the Goodman School of Business, BioLinc and is sponsored by Spark Power Corp.

  The event features a returning celebrity judging panel: Jim Treliving, one of five judges on CBC’s Dragons’ Den and chairman and owner of Boston Pizza International Inc.; Bruce Croxon, co-host of BNN’s The Disruptors and CEO of Round13; Deborah Rosati, corporate director and co-founder of Women Get On Board; and Jason Sparaga, co-founder and co-CEO of Spark Power Corp. and founder of Spara Capital Partners.

  What: Monster Pitch competition
  Who: Jim Treliving, Bruce Croxon, Deborah Rosati, Jason Sparaga, student entrepreneurs
  When: Monday, April 3 from 1 to 4 p.m.
  Where: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
   
  Members of the media are invited to attend but must confirm attendance in advance as tickets are required for entry. Interview opportunities following the event can be arranged.

  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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• Brock opens its doors for Open House

  Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 29 March 2017 – R00066
   
  Brock University is welcoming thousands of potential students and their families this Sunday, April 2, for Open House.

  It’s one of the biggest days in the recruiting calendar and the entire Brock community pitches in to make a positive impression leading up to the June 1 acceptance deadline for Ontario secondary school students.
   
  “The energy on campus will be hard to match,” said Beth Natale, Director, Recruitment for Brock University. “We’ve sent out thousands of admissions offers and Open House is often the time when applicants and their families make their final decision.”

  Natale said the focus this year will be on giving Open House visitors the chance to experience first hand the vast array of academic programs and rich student experiences Brock has to offer.

  While the central hub for Open House is an information fair featuring representatives from academic programs and student services, there will also be tours of residences, labs, athletic facilities and the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, as well as information sessions and creative ways to see how experiential education is a key part of learning at Brock.

  “One of our biggest strengths here at Brock is our sense of community. Our faculty, staff and students will all be here to give visitors a warm welcome and a sense of belonging,” she said.
   
  Current students are an important part of the day, leading tours, lab demonstrations and giving presentations. 

  “Students prefer to hear from other students what their time at Brock will really be about. Having our own students on hand to share their energy and Brock stories is a big piece of the puzzle,” Natale said. “We know from experience that students would rather hear from other students what their time at Brock will be about.”
   
  While Ontario’s secondary school students have until June 1 to make their final decision on which school to attend, other students may apply throughout the spring and summer and are considered for admission on an ongoing basis. For students considering transferring to Brock, admissions staff will be on-site Sunday and can help get them admitted immediately.

  What: Open House at Brock University
  Where: Registration at Walker Complex
  When: Sunday, April 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  More: Online registration and a full schedule of the day’s events can be found at discover.brocku.ca/openhouse/

  Brock’s Open House is open to the media. Beth Natale, Director, Recruitment and Retention; Geraldine Jones, Registrar; and Matthew Melnyk, Senior Recruitment Officer, will all be available for interviews.

  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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