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Latest MIWSFPA News
- Co-op sets stage for Dramatic Arts student’s future career October 14, 2025Image caption: Liam Farrell, a third-year student studying Dramatic Arts at Brock’s Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, completed two co-op work terms that have shaped his career path in building community […]
- Art student draws on family history to gift Dalai Lama painting July 28, 2025Image caption: Fifth-year Visual Arts student Cho Sherpa (centre) traveled from Toronto to Dharamshala, India, earlier this month to gift the Dalai Lama a portrait in honour of the spiritual leader’s 90th birthday. Monday, July […]
- Dean’s legacy of leadership leaves lasting impact in Humanities June 25, 2025Image caption: Ten years of dedicated service as Dean of Humanities will draw to a close for Carol Merriam (left) on July 1 as James Allard takes on the role of Interim Dean. Wednesday, June […]
- Rising Brock star makes feature film debut in pop musical ‘Juliet & Romeo’ May 12, 2025Image caption: Artist Max Parker, a third-year Brock student studying at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, plays Benvolio in Timothy Scott Bogart’s new pop musical ‘Juliet & Romeo’. Monday, May […]
- Weaving histories into new creative works April 10, 2025Image caption: Fourth-year Visual Arts students Karen Guichelaar (left) and Sabrina Luckasavitch have created new bodies of artwork as part of their Honours Thesis exhibition, entitled Off the Factor Floor, on show at the Marilyn […]
- Creative bursary helps Music student set stage for success March 13, 2025Image caption: Soprano Joslyn Dunlop (right) performed a Department of Music student solo recital on stage at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre accompanied by pianist Erika Reiman (left) in 2024. Now in her fourth and final […]
- Cross-cultural collaborations in game audio at heart of public talk January 13, 2025Image caption: John Robert Matz, a Chicago-based performer, arranger, composer and music educator will visit Brock for a series of events exploring video game audio as part of the 2024-25 Walker Cultural Leader Series presented […]
- Picturing a vibrant future for Brock’s fine art collection December 19, 2024Image caption: Earlier this fall, art consultant Mandy Salter oversaw restoration work on Michael Snow’s Photo Mural for Timed Images, 1972-73 in the Mackenzie Chown A Block stairwell. Efforts included installing new UV and shatterproof […]
- Community Connections: Healing Through the Arts December 11, 2024Image caption: Willow Arts Community member Jo Barham experienced the inspiring artwork of local artists earlier this year at “unscene,” a community exhibition at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts Visual […]
- Faculty Fellows in Accessibility December 9, 2024Congratulations to the the inaugural Faculty Fellows in Accessibility! Keri Cronin, Visual Arts; Mike Griffin, Dramatic Arts; Chelsea Jones, Child & Youth Studies; Melanie Pilkington, Chemistry; The adjudication committee was inspired by the insight and collective possibility this cohort will bring to accessible pedagogy […]
Dramatic Arts
- Mainstage production takes audience on complex journey through addiction October 23, 2026Image caption: Fourth-year Dramatic Arts student Em Schilling, Assistant Designer on the fall mainstage production People Places and Things by Duncan Macmillan and directed by DART Associate Professor Danielle Wilson, is bringing the story to […]
- Drama grad honoured for decades of impact October 5, 2026Image caption: Brock University Alumni Association President Christopher Yendt (BA’15, BEd’ 15, BEd ’20, MEd ’21), right, presented David MacKenzie (BA ’74), left, with the 2026 David Betzner Award during the 2026 Alumni Awards Celebration […]
- Stage set for Canada’s first international double degree program in Musical Theatre and Education September 24, 2026Image caption: Brock University’s Department of Dramatic Arts (DART) is launching Canada’s first International Double Degree in Musical Theatre and Education in partnership with University of Portsmouth, U.K. Students will study at Brock’s state-of-the-art Marilyn […]
- Dramatic Arts student takes career cues from Shaw Festival August 31, 2026Image caption: Dramatic Arts (DART) graduand Gabriela Queiros developed her theatre artistry and honed her professional skills through DART’s 2026 Shaw Festival Internship. The program has partnered with the Shaw Festival since 2011 to provide […]
- Dramatic Arts grad earns national screenwriting honour July 23, 2026Dramatic Arts graduate Caitlin English (BA ’09) was honoured earlier this year by the Academy of Canadian Film and Television. published Monday, July 20, 2026 in The Brock News | by Gillian Minaker When Caitlin English (BA ’09) accepted her Canadian […]
Music
- Three generations, one university: A family’s legacy at Brock June 12, 2025Image caption: Brock University welcomed three generations of graduates from one family to campus on Thursday, June 12, including Bob Cretney (BA ’72, DIPLED ’73, MEd ’79), granddaughter Abigail Shatford (BA ’25, BEd ’25) and […]
- The people have spoken: GAME students return as crowd favourites from video game showcase April 17, 2025Image caption: Students from Brock University’s Interactive Arts and Science and GAME programs participated in the highly anticipated province-wide video game event, Level Up Showcase, on Saturday, April 12 at Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. […]
- Creative bursary helps Music student set stage for success March 13, 2025Image caption: Soprano Joslyn Dunlop (right) performed a Department of Music student solo recital on stage at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre accompanied by pianist Erika Reiman (left) in 2024. Now in her fourth and final […]
- Cross-cultural collaborations in game audio at heart of public talk January 13, 2025Image caption: John Robert Matz, a Chicago-based performer, arranger, composer and music educator will visit Brock for a series of events exploring video game audio as part of the 2024-25 Walker Cultural Leader Series presented […]
- Brock’s arts impact takes centre stage November 22, 2024Friday, November 22, 2024 | by April Jeffs Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming Stan Cho (second from left) toured the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (MIWSFPA) along with St. Catharines Mayor […]
Studies in Arts and Culture
- Inspiring cultural reflection at heart of Black History Month community events February 10, 2026Image caption: An upcoming film screening and Brock University art exhibition will bring community together in honour of Black History Month/African Heritage Month. FANON, a 2024 film about Black French Caribbean psychiatrist and freedom fighter […]
- Rising Brock star makes feature film debut in pop musical ‘Juliet & Romeo’ May 12, 2025Image caption: Artist Max Parker, a third-year Brock student studying at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, plays Benvolio in Timothy Scott Bogart’s new pop musical ‘Juliet & Romeo’. Monday, May […]
- Exhibit explores relationship between arts, the environment December 16, 2024Image caption: The Giens Peninsula (Presqu’île de Giens) on the southern coast of France was home to a recent Brock artist residency organized by the University’s Centre for Studies in Arts and Culture. Monday, December […]
- Brock’s arts impact takes centre stage November 22, 2024Friday, November 22, 2024 | by April Jeffs Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming Stan Cho (second from left) toured the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (MIWSFPA) along with St. Catharines Mayor […]
- Grad unites community through creative movement September 16, 2024Image caption: Brock graduate Skye Rogers (STAC ’22) and creative collaborator Vik Mudge are Creatives in Residence for the 2024 Ontario Culture Days festival, building on their community workshops centred on exploring ideas through movement. […]
Visual Arts
- Award-winning profs invite grads to ‘embrace the unknown’ and define their own milestones June 10, 2026Image caption: Associate Professor of Visual Arts Donna Szőke delivered the Convocation address at the afternoon ceremony on Wednesday, June 10. Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | by The Brock News “I begin by not knowing what it is […]
- Art student draws on love of biology to pursue unique degree pathway April 24, 2026Image caption: Neeka-Lynn Devries is among the ten fourth-year Brock students showcasing their art in the Through a Window exhibition at Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts and the Niagara Arts Centre. […]
- Spring course offers a fresh look at an image-driven world April 1, 2026Image caption: The Department of Visual Arts is inviting students to engage with the history of culture through Spring course HAVC 1Q99: Contemporary Issues in the History of Western Art. Wednesday, April 01, 2026 | by Gillian Minaker […]
- Exhibit explores cultural significance of Brock’s art collection September 8, 2025Image caption: Third-year Visual Arts student Amber Cairns reflected on a silkscreen by Carl Beam, entitled Observer, while visiting the Intentional Futures exhibition at Brock’s Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. The […]
- Art student draws on family history to gift Dalai Lama painting July 28, 2025Image caption: Fifth-year Visual Arts student Cho Sherpa (centre) traveled from Toronto to Dharamshala, India, earlier this month to gift the Dalai Lama a portrait in honour of the spiritual leader’s 90th birthday. Monday, July […]
From the Brock News
- How a Brock researcher is rethinking translation in the AI era October 30, 2026Nicholas Hauck is sparking dialogue around experimental forms of translation and writing in the age of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
- Industry partnership accelerates grad students’ career growth October 30, 2026Brock students Yuvraj Sehgal and Sneh Patel are already making their mark in the software engineering industry.
- In the News: Canada’s Eurovision short list, online voting and hockey fans’ streaming woes October 30, 2026In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed Canada’s shortlist of artists for the Eurovision Song Contest, online voting in municipal elections, fans’ reaction to streaming costs for NHL hockey games, the LCBO’s bottom line, how sports fans find their teams and why watching viral puppy videos makes people feel better.
- Distinguished grad driven by transformative power of education October 29, 2026Dr. Narine Dat Sookram (ADEC ’14, BEd ’21) is guided by a philosophy that motivates him every day: education reaches its full potential when it is used empower, advocate and create opportunities for others.
- Building a legacy: Goodman honours inaugural Who’s Who class October 29, 2026The accomplishments of some of the most influential Goodman School of Business alumni and supporters are being celebrated through a new initiative dedicated to recognizing and sharing their leadership journeys.