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Student-developed video game named best at industry showcase

Student-developed video game named best at industry showcase

A group of Brock Interactive Arts and Science students wowed the gaming world with their elaborate adventure video game at a high-profile showcase this week.

University aquatic centre wins provincial lifesaving awards

University aquatic centre wins provincial lifesaving awards

Margaret Lizzotti longs for the day when drowning deaths become a thing of the past. As Brock’s aquatics assistant program supervisor, Lizzotti is doing her part to achieve that by running one of the largest Lifesaving Society training programs in Ontario.

Brock brief looks at affordability of child care for Niagara families

Brock brief looks at affordability of child care for Niagara families

A mother in the Niagara Region would have to earn almost $38,000 a year to feel that it was affordable to return to work after having just one child.

Program connects Brock entrepreneurs with angel investors

Program connects Brock entrepreneurs with angel investors

It’s not often people find themselves in a room full of angels, especially while they’re still on earth. But for Drew Marquardt, a recent weekend in Toronto gave him a front-row glimpse into another dimension: business heaven.

Ontario to fund Brock University/Niagara College mental health site for students

Ontario to fund Brock University/Niagara College mental health site for students

Niagara post-secondary students dealing with stress and other mental health issues will get access to 24-hour support thanks to a new online portal and other services supported by the Government of Ontario.

Learn anywhere with spring term online courses

Learn anywhere with spring term online courses

Turn the clock back 20 years and you’ll find Dale Bradley in awe of this thing called the Internet.

Brock recognized for United Way fundraising

Brock recognized for United Way fundraising

When it comes to raising money for the United Way, Brock University has it down to a science.

Student-developed video game heads to industry showcase

Student-developed video game heads to industry showcase

Kev Greene has a tough time playing the computer game Awaken for fun. As the game’s designer, it’s hardly escape to delve into to the adventure game. Instead, it’s just another opportunity to find flaws and fix bugs that, admittedly, only he would notice.

Dunk reappointed Social Sciences Dean

Dunk reappointed Social Sciences Dean

Thomas Dunk has been reappointed to a second five-year term as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Clown doctor in the house this summer at Brock

Clown doctor in the house this summer at Brock

Bernie Warren is certain he knows the most honest physician in Canada. “You can ask him any question you like and he will answer it honestly - ‘I haven’t a clue,’” said Warren, a professor at the University of Windsor’s School of Dramatic Arts.

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