Education prof launches new children’s book, helps a cause

The title of Kari-Lynn Winters’ latest children’s book, Gift Days, is a poignant one.

Concurrent ed student recognized for community contributions

When you take into account lectures, seminars and homework, a student’s life can be hectic enough, never mind the extracurricular activities in which they take part. But Krissa Donahue was able to find time through it all to make a significant difference in her community.

Conference shows why arts matter

Three years ago, in the midst of a decline in funding for the arts and subsequent participation in the classroom, Brock education professors Shelley Griffin, Peter Vietgen and Kari-Lynn Winters came up with a vision that would help their teacher candidates further extend experiences in dance, music, drama and visual arts into their teacher education arts curriculum.

Publications — Nov. 2

A roundup of publications for the month of October.

Aboriginal programs celebrate first graduates

Ojisda Aimy Anderson stood out in the sea of students donning graduation gowns and hoods at fall convocation on Oct. 13.

Union local donates $75,000 to Faculty of Education

Brock’s technological education program got a boost Tuesday, thanks to a donation from the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada.

Education professor join’s Globe’s special advisory panel

Darlene Ciuffetelli Parker, associate professor in the Faculty of Education, has been selected to join the Globe and Mail’s special advisory panel on education.

Publications — July 31

A selection of publications by Brock faculty and staff.

Master’s student chairs sessions at international conference

For most students, a trip to Barcelona would come as part of an exchange program or maybe some summer travelling.

But Stephanie Tukonic, a master of education student, headed to the Spanish city to attend the Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences last month, thanks to a graduate scholar award she recently received.

Thesis defences — July 23

A list of thesis defences for the week of July 23.