WestJet and LCBO employee strike, a Brock professor’s new crime novel and building meaningful connections in the MBA program – The Brock News

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the recent strikes by WestJet mechanics and the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), the history of Prohibition, the release of a new crime novel, building meaningful relationships while in an MBA program, teenage perfectionism, the impact of price discrimination on the real estate market, the broadcast of the National Hockey League Draft from Las Vegas, the fight against heat stress, and the appointment of Brock’s new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Arja Vainio-Mattila.

Surprise strike by WestJet mechanics paralyzes thousands of flights: Alison Braley-Rattai, associate professor of labour studies, spoke to CBC News Network about the WestJet mechanics strike.

LCBO strike and Canada’s Prohibition era: Health Sciences Professor Dan Malleck spoke to CBC Radio One about the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) strike and its future role as the province’s alcohol supplier. He also spoke to The string about the role of Waterloo in Canada’s Prohibition era.

Brock Professor publishes new crime novel: Education professor Nancy Taber spoke to CBC News about her debut novel. A sea of ​​ghosts.

How to build meaningful connections inside and outside the classroom: Dean of the Goodman School of Business Barry Wright spoke with Maclean’s about how to make the most of the experience of completing an MBA program.

The summer holidays are over – for perfectionist teenagers this can be a challenge: Danielle Sirianni Molnar (BA ’01, MA ’05, PhD ’11), associate professor of child and youth studies, spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the stress that summer vacation can bring for perfectionistic teens. Her work has also been featured in Thorold Today and the Native of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Effects of price discrimination on the housing market: Eric Dolansky, associate professor of marketing, spoke to National Public Radio about the ethics of price discrimination.

NHL broadcasts player draft in Las Vegas on television for the first time: Michael Naraine, associate professor of sports management, spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the 2024 National Hockey League Draft and the decision to hold the televised event in Las Vegas.

Thermoregulation and combating heat stress: Kinesiology Professor Toby Mündel spoke to Giant FM and YourTV Niagara about his work on thermoregulation and the health effects of extreme heat.

Brock appoints new provost and vice president for academic purposes: Arja Vainio-Mattila spoke to GiantFM about her recent appointment as the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Brock.