Media releases

• Goodman School of Business celebrates launch of business analytics centre

  Thursday, March 16, 2017 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 16 March 2017 – R00054

  Big data is having a big effect on the business world.
   
  Responding to the growing need for graduates with business acumen and analytical expertise, Brock University’s Goodman School of Business introduced the business analytics specialization to the MBA in 2014.
   
  This year, Goodman took it one step further by creating the new Centre for Business Analytics.
   
  The new interdisciplinary research hub will allow the Business School to connect with other disciplines and the business community to make a meaningful impact on Niagara.
   
  Though it launched in September, the Centre for Business Analytics will have its official grand opening Thursday, March 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Scotiabank Atrium of the Cairns Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex at Brock University.
   
  Lori Bieda, Vice President of Business Analytics and Insights at BMO, will deliver a keynote address on how the field of analytics has changed and become much more prolific in recent years.
   
  The sheer amount of data that organizations can use to their advantage is staggering and is pointing to a shift in data-driven decisions based on insights gained from analytics.
   
  Since launching in September, the new Centre has built partnerships with many Brock departments including History, Mathematics and Statistics, Sport Management, Health Sciences, IT Services and Brock Institute for Scientific Computing, as well as several external organizations including Canadian Tire Bank, Environics Analytics, IBM, John Deere, Meridian Credit Union, Pentavere Research Group Inc., Rel8ed.to, SAS and The Co-operators.
   
  Representatives from some of those departments and companies will be on hand at the launch event next week to demonstrate how they’re using the power of big data to make business decisions.
   
  With support from the Goodman School of Business, the Centre is led by Professor Anteneh Ayanso.
   
  “We have spent the last several months establishing the Centre for Business Analytics and this is our opportunity to celebrate its launch as we look ahead to what the future of big data holds for us,” said Ayanso.
   
  Brock’s Co-op Student of the Year award will also be presented at this event to MBA Business Analytics student Paul Frosina for his outstanding contributions to his co-op employer, The Co-operators.
   
   
  Media interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP in advance. Prof. Anteneh Ayanso and Lori Bieda will 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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• Brock reminding students to be smart, stay safe on St. Patrick’s Day

  Thursday, March 16, 2017 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 15 March 2017 – R00053

  Brock University is taking a proactive approach to keeping students safe on St. Patrick’s Day.

  For those who choose to partake in March 17 festivities, several campus departments and community groups have procedures in place to ensure students are celebrating responsibly.

  The Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU), Campus Security, Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre, Student Life and Community Experience, and Residence will have all hands on deck with extra security, first-aid personnel, and student health and consent educators.

  Free pizza, water and Gatorade will also be provided in various locations throughout the day.

  “We want students to stay safe, be responsible and watch out for one another,” said Curtis Gadula, Director of Student Life and Communications for BUSU.

  Brock’s community efforts will be amplified in high student-density areas through a partnership with the Niagara Regional Police, providing additional officers both on and off campus.

  “We’re ensuring an enhanced police presence in areas that are known to be of concern,” said Darryl Veld, Manager of Student Affairs.

  “Brock students and staff members will be canvasing neighbourhoods with a high volume of students to drop off garbage tags, recycle and garbage bags, taxi numbers, responsible drinking information and emergency contact numbers.”

  Brad Clarke, Director of Student Life and Community Experience, met with the City of Thorold and City of St. Catharines recently to provide an overview of Brock’s strategic community plan for the day.

  Among the highlights are extra security staff and Brock staff members available to address concerns within the community, as well as key messaging encouraging safe consumption and responsible citizenship running on official university social media accounts.

  “We’re taking the steps to prevent any harm to our students and being really proactive about their safety,” said Gadula.

  University Road East in front of Isaac’s Bar & Grill patio will be closed for a St. Patrick’s Day event. Doors open at 10 a.m. and will close at 5 p.m. BUSU security, campus security and the NRP will be on site throughout the day.

  Questions and concerns from the community can be directed to the Off-Campus Living and Neighbourhood Relations office at 905-688-5550 x3721 or emailed to ocl@brocku.ca

  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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