Let’s Talk Brock Brock University

On today’s episode we are joined by Naomi Lawrence; student in the Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op International Double Degree Program. She is the assistant of internal relations at Brock’s new Black Student Success Center. Naomi will be talking to us about the Black Student Success Centre & the opportunities and supports that are available to the Brock community. | Host: Nabiha Ghafoor, Current Student - Political Science | Guest: Naomi Lawrence, Current Student - Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op International Double Degree

In this episode, Amanda is joined by William Gatchalian, a current MA in Applied Health Sciences in Sport Management and a 2020 Brock Sport Management graduate. William is currently the Assistant Coach for video and analytics for the Brock Men’s Basketball Team. He outlines his experience working with the team and embracing that winning feeling as the Badgers won the OUAs in 2022. William touches on his experiences with the CEBL Hamilton Honey Badgers, interning with Canada Basketball and being named one of the finalists in 2020 and 2021 for the Toronto Raptors Wayne and Theresa Embry Fellowship. He shares his new job opportunity in Winnipeg with the Winnipeg Sea Bears, a professional Canadian Basketball Team. William talks about the sacrifices he made to get to where he is today and shares valuable advice with aspiring sport management students. | Host: Amanda, Current Student – Sport Management | Guest: William Gatchalian, Current Student – MA Applied Health Sciences in Sport Management

In the episode, Alex sits down with the President and Vice-Chancellor of Brock University - Dr. Lesley Rigg. Dr. Rigg shares the educational and professional journey that has helped her come to Brock. Together, the two discuss what it’s like to be a part of the Brock community, the future directions of this institution, why our faculty members are so special, advice for high school students, and so much more. | Host: Alex, Current Student – Applied Health Sciences | Guest: Dr. Lesley Rigg - President and Vice-Chancellor, Brock University

The Let's Talk Brock podcast is back, with even more exciting interviews with Brock University faculty, staff, students and alumni. Here's a sneak peek at some of what we have in store for you this season. | Host: Alex, Amanda and Nabiha | Guest: Dr. Lesley Rigg, President and Vice-Chancellor of Brock University; William Gatchalian, Current Student – MA Applied Health Sciences in Sport Management; Naomi Lawrence, Current Student - Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op International Double Degree

In this episode, Amanda sits down with Ximena Paredes, a third-year psychology co-op student in the research stream at Brock University. Ximena is an international student from Mexico and has been awarded the International Ambassador Award for the past two years. This award recognizes international students with significant academic achievements and community involvement. Ximena has been heavily involved with the Brock community with on-campus jobs and Varsity Tennis. Ximena shares her experiences as an international student, the various supports available at her “home away from home”, as well as her journey coming to Canada and being a part of the Brock community. | Host: Amanda, Current Student – Sport Management | Guest: Ximena Paredes, Current Student – Psychology Co-op

In this episode, Shree sits down with Chris Battagli, co-founder of 416 Coffee Co. (a local coffee shop in the Niagara Region) and Brock graduate of the Business Administration program. Chris sheds light on how 416 Coffee Co. came to fruition, and how he leveraged his university experiences to help his business grow. He also touches base on the challenges of running a small business and offers sound advice for future students who are looking to become entrepreneurs. | Host: Shree, Current Student – Accounting Co-op | Guest: Chris Battagli (BBA ‘18), Co-founder, 416 Coffee Co.