Goodman School of Business - Brock University

Ten accomplished Goodman alumni have come together with a shared vision: investing in the next generation of business leaders.

Now they are calling on their fellow grads to do the same.

Together, they’ve founded the Goodman Legacy initiative, which aims to elevate the Goodman brand, amplify the School’s engaged ambassador network and grow investment in a transformational capital fund to support the future of business education at Brock.

Already, the initiative has raised $765,000 towards their $2 million goal, supporting scholarships, student competition teams, food insecurity initiatives and alumni programming.

In addition to supporting the fundraising goal, the Council is also encouraging grads to give back in other ways, including through student mentorship, hiring Goodman students and participating in Goodman alumni events.

Thank you to the founding members of the Goodman Legacy Council for investing in our students, our School and our future.

Read the story to lear more about the Goodman Legacy initiative.

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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 ...