Media releases

  • Brock has an eye on the future with its next Vice-President, Research

    Friday, July 28, 2017 | By

    MEDIA RELEASE: 27 July 2017 – R00136

    Brock University’s next Vice-President, Research is coming to Niagara from the academic ranks at the University of Waterloo.

    Tim Kenyon, a Philosophy professor who is also Waterloo’s Associate Dean of Arts (Research), was announced today, Thursday, July 27, as Brock’s next VP Research, by Brock’s Interim President Tom Traves.

    The appointment takes effect on Jan. 1, 2018, when Kenyon will succeed Joffre Mercier, who is leading the University’s research administration on an interim basis.

    Kenyon (PhD in Philosophy, University of Western Ontario, ’98) joined Waterloo in 2000 as an assistant professor, and by 2006, had begun a six-year run as Chair of the Philosophy Department. His achievements include the University of Waterloo Distinguished Teacher Award, and he is a three-time recipient of the University of Waterloo Outstanding Performance Award. Kenyon was also selected by his peers to serve a term as President of the Canadian Philosophy Association.

    His earlier career included a postdoctoral studies at University of Alberta as well as terms at Scotland’s University of Aberdeen and University of St. Andrews. He received his MA in Philosophy from Carleton University (’94) and an Honours BA in Philosophy from University of British Columbia (’92).

    Kenyon’s appointment at Brock culminates a search that began last winter, and was steered by an advisory committee that was chaired by Traves and included academic members from all seven of Brock’s Faculties.

    Traves said having a strong, collaborative voice in the VP, Research office is a critical piece of the leadership structure that will be needed to guide Brock into a major new phase of growth and success.

    “The Vice-President, Research must provide leadership and vision in shaping Brock’s strategic research direction, and continuing its transformation as a research-intensive university,” said Traves.

    Kenyon said he is excited about coming to the Niagara region and helping colleagues advance Brock to its next level as a home of dynamic, comprehensive research.

    “The fundamental purpose of research administration is a simple one,” said Kenyon. “It is to enable all scholars and investigators to make good on their research aspirations.

    “My job is to make sure that researchers have the support to do the things that they’re great at. It’s a matter of providing the conditions for your colleagues to be their best.”

     

    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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  • In 2017, Triggs Lecture Series hits a milestone and goes global

    Wednesday, July 26, 2017 | By

    MEDIA RELEASE: 26 July 2017 – R00135

    The Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series marks its landmark 10th instalment this year by featuring a European expert who will explore crop development practices relevant to many North American grape growers.

    Held every two years in the key wine producing regions of both Ontario and British Columbia, the Triggs Lecture has blossomed into a must-see event on many calendars in the grape and wine industry.

    This year’s lectures and vineyard tours take place Aug. 3 and 4 at Brock University and at four vineyard sites in Ontario’s Niagara region; and on Aug. 8 and 9 in the Kelowna area and Summerland Research and Development Centre in B.C.’s Okanagan Valley.

    Organized by Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI), the event hosts international experts who provide grape growers, industry stakeholders, researchers and students with access to the most current developments in the field of viticulture.

    This year’s featured speaker is Stefano Poni, professor of Viticulture and Chair of the Instituto of Frutti-Viticoltura of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Piacenza, Italy. Poni will address the impacts of different canopy management practices on overall crop development, methods to delay or enhance fruit maturity and timings that will influence final crop quality.

    CCOVI Director Debbie Inglis said it’s fitting that this year’s 10th instalment of the Triggs Lecture has secured a renowned international leader on critical aspects of vineyard management.

    “This series is an important part of CCOVI’s outreach activities to support the national grape and wine industry,” said Inglis. “It is crucial that we continue to offer unique educational opportunities to our partners in Ontario and British Columbia.”

    In each province, the first day of the event includes vineyard visits and a technical tour, with a public lecture being held on day two.

    Donald Triggs, the industry leader who founded the lecture series, said the format gives participants hands-on engagement with Poni at vineyard sites, as well as an opportunity to hear in detail about his principles for increasing grape and wine quality.

    “The vineyard visits are very valuable because they bring experts from around the world right to growers in Niagara and the Okanagan,” said Triggs. “It’s really a collaborative exchange of ideas and about sharing and learning from each other in the growing industry.”

    The Ontario public lecture on Aug. 4 will be livestreamed for those unable to attend; the link will be available that day on brocku.ca/ccovi. The video will also be posted to CCOVI’s online archive following the lecture.

    All lectures and site visits are free, but an RSVP to ccovi@brocku.ca by July 28 is required.

    Schedule for Ontario event:

    Thursday, Aug. 3 — Four vineyard site visits and technical workshop

    Site 1:

    • 9 a.m. Andrew Peller Ltd., Clark Vineyard — Access east side of Con. 7, just north of 1390 Conc. 7, Niagara-on-the-Lake
      Topic: Comparing high density planting to standard spacing for Pinot Noir

      Site 2:
    • 10:30 a.m. Glenlake Vineyards – Access off Lakeshore Rd, opposite Old Town Gardens — 716 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake
      Topic: Canopy Management for different training systems
    • 12-1:15 p.m. Barbeque lunch at Seeger Farms 1315A Line 2, Niagara-on-the-Lake

      Site 3:
    • 1:15 p.m. Seeger Vineyard
      Topic: Canopy management practices for different cultivars

      Site 4:
    • 2:30 p.m. Chateau des Charmes, 1025 York Rd, St. Davids
      Topic: Canopy management for spur pruned systems


    Friday, Aug. 4     — Public Lecture

    • 3 p.m. Location: Pond Inlet, Brock University
      Topic: Canopy management — Making it work. Reception to follow.

    About the Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series

    Launched in 2004, the Triggs Lectures are made possible through a generous endowment by Donald and Elaine Triggs. Originating as a means to attract and showcase world leaders in the cultivation of premium vinifera grapes, the series expanded its offerings to both the Ontario and British Columbia grape and wine regions in 2011 thanks to the support of BASF Canada.

     

    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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