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Join us online for a conversation with this year’s Indigenous Leader Speaker Series honouree, Trisha Pitura, Co-owner of MINI TIPI. She is the creative force behind the Canadian lifestyle brand, leading artist collaborations, and forging meaningful partnerships that enrich the company's collections with cultural depth, representation and authenticity.

Through her work, Trisha reconnects with her Ojibwe identity using textiles and creativity. She believes in continuous growth through challenges, viewing setbacks as lessons, and emphasizes the importance of community, self-care, and taking risks to pursue one’s dreams with confidence and authenticity.

Register online: https://brocku.ca/goodman/community-services/indigenous-leaders-speaker-series/

The Indigenous Leader Speaker Series is proudly hosted in partnership with Brock University’s Office of the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement.

Professor of Marketing and Consumer Psychology Antonia Mantonakis encouraged the Class of 2026 to remember that the ability to feel things deeply is their superpower and is something that artificial intelligence (AI) will never have during her Convocation address to Goodman’s newest graduates.

“In an era of AI and algorithms we all need to be more human. We need to connect to ourselves, to our emotions, to these moments, to music and our autobiographical memories.”

Gallery: ‘We all need to be more human,’ award-winning prof says in age of AI Antonia Mantonakis has built her career on creating and observing human connections. The Professor of Marketing and Consumer Psychology’s innovative approaches to connecting students to class material, her early adoption of experiential learning and her commitment to sustained mentorship ...

The Brock community is mourning the passing of Ken Klassen (BAdmin ’87), Professor of Operations Management, who will be remembered for his integrity and compassion.

Ken passed away on Saturday, June 13 and is survived by wife Anita and children Jared, Larissa, Caleb, Benjamin and Josiah.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of a dedicated colleague, passionate educator and good friend. He lived with decency, kindness and a generosity of spirit that touched many lives. We are all better for knowing him, and he will not be forgotten.” - Barry Wright, Dean, Goodman School of Business

Ken's most visible impact on our School, however, was his work as project lead for both the Goodman School of Business Building Addition and Renovation project and the MCA 200 level renovation that created the Goodman Student Success Centre.

“His leadership helped shape spaces that bring students together and support their success. His vision and commitment have created a lasting legacy that is woven into the very fabric of Goodman."

Brock mourns passing of dedicated professor and community builder The Brock community is mourning the passing of Ken Klassen (BAdmin ’87), Professor of Operations Management, who will be remembered for his integrity and compassion. Klassen passed away on Saturday, June 13 and his survived by wife Anita and children Jared, Larissa, ...

Goodman graduates Fatima Maqbool (BAcc ’26) and Alycja Kyra Kinio (BBA ‘22, MBA ’26) received the Board of Trustees Spirit of Brock medal in recognition of their commitment to serving the Brock community.

Fatima, a Bachelor of Accounting graduate, got involved at Goodman as a way to break out of her shell and make friends. She threw herself into student club opportunities and took on roles with increasing levels of responsibility each year.

Returning to Goodman for an MBA after a stint in the corporate world, Alycja wanted to help current students fully understand the layers and depth of the business world – information she wished she had grasped earlier. She volunteered as a guest speaker to Goodman student clubs, but found her passion and impact came from the one-on-one interactions mentoring and advising students.

Thank you both for your commitment to enhancing the student experience at Goodman during your time with us. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

Goodman grads honoured for commitment to peer support Fatima Maqbool (BAcc ’26) and Alycja Kyra Kinio (BBA ‘22, MBA ’26) were determined to leave the Goodman School of Business community stronger than they found it. Each received a Board of Trustees Spirit of Brock medal in recognition of their contributions on ...

The President’s Surgite Award recognizes graduate and undergraduate students who exhibit exemplary leadership, academic excellence, contributions to student life and generous service across campus and beyond.

Among the 10 recipients this year is second-year Goodman MBA (Finance) student Mario Berro (BSc ’23). Congratulations, Mario! 👏

Student leaders celebrated for paving future Badgers’ path to success When Jay Shah learned he was receiving one of Brock University's most prestigious student honours, he was also anxiously awaiting the news about his next co-op work term. “When I saw that I received the President’s Surgite Award, it ...

Professors Mark Julien and Danny Cho recently received student-voted teaching awards recognizing the genuine care they show their students and their exceptional approach to instructing their classes.

“I just want to make sure our students are ready for the marketplace. I try to minimize the gap between what they are learning in the classroom and what they experience in industry when they graduate.” - Danny Cho, Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems

“I believe that HR, when done right, can have a profound impact on an organization and I want students to understand the importance of my profession. I also recognize the significant challenges this generation of students have experienced so I want to create a classroom that fosters support, critical thinking, engagement and problem solving.” - Mark Julien, Professor of Human Resource Management

Congratulations Mark and Danny! 👏

Goodman profs honoured for dedication to student success Goodman School of Business Professors Mark Julien and Danny Cho have been recognized for their exceptional teaching and the genuine care they show their students. The pair recently received student-voted teaching awards at the annual Goodman Student Success and Faculty ...