Goodman School of Business - Brock University

04/16/2026

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! 👏

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 ...

04/10/2026

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 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 ...

03/04/2026

Last week we honoured Randy Ambrosie, former commissioner of the CFL, as our 2026 Distinguished Leader in recognition of his business leadership and career success.

Goodman students—as well as other members of the Brock University and Niagara communities—had the opportunity to meet Randy and learn about his people-first leadership principles during our fireside chat with Dean Barry Wright, including:

🏈 The "Locker Room" lesson: Reflecting on his nine years as an offensive guard in the CFL, Randy says shared goals wash away differences and open the door to embracing diversity and creating a culture where people feel valued. Everyone should be made to feel they might be the most important person at some point in the game. Nobody wins on their own—the same is true in business.

💪 Be a hard worker and build resilience: Regardless of industry, your ability to be a hard worker is a universally transferrable skill. Equally as important is the need to build resilience and be adaptable in a world that's ever-changing. Randy's suggestion? Embrace the "Golfer's Mindset" and protect your positive thoughts.

💞 Show genuine care and curiosity: Get to know people on a personal level. People want to belong to something more than just a job. They want to feel connected to a culture of togetherness where people feel seen and aren't afraid to make, and learn from, mistakes.

02/20/2026

Former CFL Commissioner and Goodman's 2026 Distinguished Leader, Randy Ambrosie, will be on campus to share his insights on work and leadership. Members of the Brock and Niagara community are invited to join us for a fireside chat with Goodman Dean Barry Wright on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m in the Goodman Atrium.

“I hope that students see that there are a lot of different ways to be successful. The best way to achieve success is through authenticity and a deep commitment to your own values and the things that make you unique, which can serve as a powerful source for your own success." - Randy Ambrosie

Randy Ambrosie didn’t set out to lead a national sports league. In fact, when the 1993 Grey Cup Champion got the call from the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2017 to serve as its Commissioner, it caught him completely off guard. ...

02/12/2026

Yesterday, we were privileged to host a conversation with Walid Al Hilaly, Sharon Corcoran, Patience Kyebitondo, and Tony Colley during our Black Entrepreneurship Panel event for .

Each leader's journey was sparked by something different—whether it was a desire to help students, honour family or individuality, or address personal needs while addressing systemic gaps. Thank you to our speakers for sharing your time and perspective, and to all who took the time to learn about their journeys as entrepreneurs!

02/09/2026

As part of and , we're thrilled to host four accomplished entrepreneurs from across business sectors during our Black Entrepreneurship Panel event this week.

Join us on February 11 in the Goodman School of Business Atrium from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn about the experiences of these founders. You can register online, here: https://experiencebu.brocku.ca/event/321038

Meet our panelists:
Tony Colley, Founder and CEO of Be One to Give: Bridging the gap between surplus food and food insecurity by providing vulnerable communities with barrier-free access to surplus food

Walid Al Hilaly, Founder of Zoom Zoom (and Brock alumnus): A ride-sharing platform offering affordable and reliable transportation solutions

Sharon C., Founder of Corks and Bubbles: An artisanal soap and lifestyle brand

Patience Kyebitondo, Award-winning fashion designer, Founder and CEO of Patience Bitondo: Designing bespoke bridal gowns, evening wear, prom dresses, and executive women’s attire that help women feel powerful, seen, and celebrated

01/15/2026

Yesterday some of our students, alumni and staff seized their opportunity to squeeze in some ice time before the snow storm rolled into Niagara. Thank you all for coming to our free skate! We hope you had as much fun as we did. ❄️⛸️

01/14/2026

Starting the new year with some paw-sitive energy. 🥰🐾 A very special thank you to the Goodman Business Students' Association (BSA), Brock University Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC), and Therapeutic Paws Canada for your role in making this event a reality for our students.

01/12/2026

Looking for practical, real-world applications of AI in your work and business? This virtual event is for you!

alumna, Alicja Spaulding (BBA '06) will be hosting a free "Ask me anything" session on Thursday, January 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. (EST) via Zoom. The session will focus on practical insights and real use cases—and will address as many burning questions you have about this rapidly emerging technology as she can.

Register for the event link here: https://brocku.ca/alumni/virtual-lecture-series/

10/31/2025

“Global trade in transition: Meeting the moment" is the theme of our CPA Ontario Centre for Public Policy and Innovation in Accounting symposium. Taking place next week, the symposium will host key voices from government, academia and industry to map out a co-ordinated strategy for resilience and innovation, including Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association.

CPA Ontario members can receive six continuing professional development hours for attending the event. Brock faculty, staff and students can attend for free by emailing [email protected] from their Brock email.

Registration closes on Monday, Nov. 3.

As Canada faces a shifting global trade landscape, Brock University’s Goodman School of Business will host key voices from government, academia and industry next week to map out a co-ordinated strategy for resilience and innovation. Goodman’s 2025 CPA Ontario ...