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Today in Introduction to Communications and Media (COMM 1P92), Dr. Chen is looking at perspectives on the media through the Canadian context.

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January 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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A global research team led by Pascal Lupien, #BrockU Associate Professor of Political Science, is studying how migrants of African descent and their community associations in São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Lisbon and Montreal can most effectively engage in political life.

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Global research team aims to amplify migrant voices
While completing his PhD research on democracy and social movements in Latin America, Pascal Lupien came across a practice that has captured his imagination ever since. “Participatory budgeting,” whic...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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Today, for the Internship in Communications (COMM 4F00), @katejcassidy.bsky.social is discussing résumés and LinkedIn. How do these professional materials communicate identity and fit?

How do you translate who you are into what employers need?

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January 20, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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Today in Canadian Cinema, Dr.Lester is discussing Canadian content, streaming, and bill C-11. The film screened this week will be The Apprentice (Ali Abassi, 2024).

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FNC 2024 | The Apprentice (Ali Abbasi)
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January 20, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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#BrockU Assistant Professor of Psychology Scott Neufeld and Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology Samantha McAleese spoke to @stcatstandard.bsky.social about the ramifications of legislation focused on at-risk populations in #Niagara.

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Niagara experts say legislation aimed at unhoused like earlier ‘ugly laws’
Policies targeting at-risk populations seem to favour addressing people’s discomfort at witnessing the effects of inequality over working toward long-term solutions, they argue.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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#BrockU Professor of Political Science Stefan Dolgert spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the global impact of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy.

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Brock University Professor says Canadians should be concerned about U.S. actions - 610 CKTB
A Brock University professor says the recent actions of US President Donald Trump should be concerning Canadians.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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#BrockU Assistant Professor of Communications Michelle Chen spoke to CBC News about patterns of blaming protesters to justify the use of excessive force or violence.

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'Wine moms' are being blamed for the ICE protests. We've heard this one before | CBC News
Fox News posted a column on Sunday singling out "organized gangs of wine moms" for Renee Good's death at the hands of ICE agents. It's part of what experts say is a bigger, concerning and familiar cha...
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January 19, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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We are hiring a structural geologist at #BrockU in Ontario, Canada. Reach out if you are interested! brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/brocku...
Assistant Professor, Limited Term Appointment, Structural Geology/Geophysics
This position is part of the BUFA (Employee Group) Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here to...
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January 19, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Is it possible to create shortcuts across the universe? #BrockU PhD student Alessandro Pisana wants to find out. His work explores how wormholes could form within Einstein’s theory of relativity. #BrockUResearch Read more ⬇️ https://loom.ly/keysW-o
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January 16, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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#BrockU has been named one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for 2026 👏 This marks the 8th time Brock has been honoured in the annual competition, which recognizes organizations that are leaders in providing exceptional places to work. Learn more ➡️ https://loom.ly/wN0tp3g
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January 15, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Today in Intro to Communication and Media Studies, Dr. Chen is discussing the evolution of media and media revolutions in Canadian society.

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January 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Is Venezuela a test case for America’s wider imperialist ambitions? #BrockU Associate Professors of Political Science Pascal Lupien and Stefan Dolgert discuss the wider implications of the U.S. government's recent military action against #Venezuela.

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Is Venezuela a test case for America’s wider imperialist ambitions?
A week after the U.S. invaded Venezuela and ousted its president, questions remain about what comes next for the South American nation — and the rest of the world — as a result. Brock University Assoc...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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In the Internship in Communication (COMM 4F00) class this week, @katejcassidy.bsky.social is discussing storytelling.

What does your past story indicate about your future. What is your book about, and what might future chapters bring?

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January 13, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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In the third-year Canadian Cinema course (FILM 3P56), Dr. Lester is looking at the contemporary Canadian film industry and screening 1991 (Ricardo Trogi, 2018).

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1995 (Ricardo Trogi) - Bande annonce
YouTube video by Films du Québec
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January 13, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Today in Popular Cinema (FILM 2P94), Dr. Nebesio is talking about blockbuster storytelling in Classical Hollywood, and screening Ben-Hur (William Wyler, 1959).

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Ben-Hur (1959) Official Blu-Ray Trailer - Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd Movie HD
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January 13, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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#BrockU Adjunct Professor of Political Science Joanne Heritz spoke to CBC Niagara about the increasing number of people in the #Niagara Region relying on food banks and meal programs.

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Niagara Region kids asked for meals over presents, says service provider, as food insecurity rises | CBC News
In 2023 and 2024, about 28 per cent of households in the Niagara Region are food insecure, according to Public Health Ontario’s most recent data. It’s an issue local food banks and a business in Wella...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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#BrockU Associate Professor of Political Science Stefan Dolgert spoke to @chchnews.bsky.social about the United States’ recent military operation in Venezuela and about President Trump’s role in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

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U.S. military operation leads to capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the United States in a coordinated military operation early Saturday morning.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Today in Ecocinema (FILM 4P58), Dr. Milliken is screening Soylent Green (Richard Fleisher, 1973) and discussing its apocalyptic vision of an overpopulated future along with other eco-disaster films of the 1970s.

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Soylent Green (1973) Official Trailer - Charlton Heston, Edward G Robinson Movie HD
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January 12, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Come check out students at the Pow Wow at Brock Jan 16, 11-5, Beddis Gym! #brocku
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Pow Wow to bring powerful celebration of culture and tradition to Brock
Underscored by the beating heart of roaring drums and stunning displays of handcrafted regalia, Pow Wow will bring a vibrant celebration of Indigenous dancing, music, art and food back to Brock Univer...
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January 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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#BrockU Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies Chelsea Jones has been awarded @brocku.ca’s 2025 Chancellor’s Chair for Research Excellence for her project aiming to create an online studio for young digital content creators with disabilities.

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Centring youth voices in accessible digital media research
Chelsea Jones is trying to change the world, one online space at a time, by building a hub for young content creators with disabilities. The Access Imaginarium: Crip Futures Studio aims to reconceptua...
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January 8, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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From Brazil to #BrockU! Undergraduate student Gabrielle do Nascimento Queiróz is using her ELAP exchange to advance cardiac prehabilitation research. Working with Dr. O’Keefe-McCarthy, Queiróz is gaining vital skills in digital health and research. Learn more ➡️ https://loom.ly/BFUZEMQ
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January 7, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Today Dr. Michelle Chen introduces the first year CPCF students to Communication and Media Studies (COMM 1P92) with the question: Why study the Media?

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January 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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#BrockU Assistant Professor of @brockucpcf.bsky.social Michelle Chen spoke to @theglobeandmail.com about the role of social media in uprisings involving young people.

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Gen Z helped topple governments around the world in 2025. What comes next?
From Nepal to Peru, movements with disparate causes fought corruption and inequality, sometimes with deadly consequences
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January 5, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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After a historic post-season run, perhaps the biggest question in the minds of @bluejays.com fans across the country is what does free agent Bo Bichette want? #BrockU Prof Ryan Clutterbuck breaks down what comes next.

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December 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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#BrockU Professor of Political Science @bhaggart.bsky.social weighs in on how Microsoft's recent announcement of its plan to invest $7.5 billion in Canada’s #AI infrastructure puts data at risk. ⬇️

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Microsoft’s investment in Canadian AI infrastructure puts data at risk: Brock expert
Microsoft’s recent announcement of its plan to invest $7.5 billion in Canada’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure over the next two years placed a strong emphasis on protecting the country’s ...
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December 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM