Parts of Brock to go dark this Saturday for Earth Hour

Parts of Brock University will go dark tomorrow (Saturday, March 23) from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in support of Earth Hour.

Emmy-winning TV producer offers students simple advice: collaborate

As legendary television producer Ralph Mellanby regaled a second-year Media and Sport class with tales about producing that cornerstone of Canadian TV, Hockey Night in Canada, hiring Don Cherry to keep viewers interested between game periods, getting set lighting advice from film icon Norman Jewison, his advice to students was singular.

Aboriginal students recognized for leadership, achievements

Until three years ago, Jolene Hill knew nothing about the history of residential schools in Canada. Life on a reserve was foreign to the master’s student who grew up in Arkansas as the adopted aboriginal daughter of white parents. In fact, just about any issue facing Canada’s First Nations was unknown to her.

New research plan in the works for Brock

Brock is building its reputation as a university known for a culture of research leadership.

To help, Gary Libben, Vice-President of Research, is co-ordinating the development of 2020 Vision: The Brock 2013 Research Plan. It’s the latest edition of University’s strategic research plan, a guide for advancing research at Brock until 2020 and measuring the milestones the institution reaches all the while.

Students to vote on new fee, BUSU position when they head to polls March 26-28

Brock students will head to the polls again next week for the latest round of Brock University Students’ Union elections.

Coaching theory one of several quick credits offered this spring

Imagine coaching a rugby team that has two key players who can barely stand each other. Philip Sullivan can laugh about it now, but the professor and chair of the Department of Kinesiology recalls the schism that developed after the boyfriend of one player ended their relationship and started dating another player on the team.

Researchers renewed as Canada Research Chairs

Two Brock researchers are included in this year’s line-up of Canada Research Chair holders, announced by the federal government March 15.

Brock celebrates Co-operative Education Week

To mark Co-operative Education Week, the Co-op Programs office will host Cheers for Brock Co-op on Thursday, March 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Skybar Lounge, where two students will be named Co-op Students of the Year.

Donkey campaign carries serious message

They’re beasts of burden but instead of carrying heavy loads, the donkey will be saddled with an important message this week at Brock.

Graduate student’s research aims to help people living with epilepsy

A Brock MA student in Applied Health Sciences hopes to help people living with epilepsy “remove themselves from the shadows.” Suzanne McGuire is a young researcher who is trying to understand the essence of what it means for young women, ages 20 to 35, to live with and to disclose their epilepsy in society.