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Faculty of HumanitiesAcademic Orientation 2019

Welcome from the Dean

Dr. Carol MerriamDean

Faculty of Humanities

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Faculty Departments & Centres

• Classics• English Language and Literature• History• Modern Languages, Literatures &

Cultures• Philosophy

• Dramatic Arts• Music• Visual Arts• Studies in Arts & Culture

• Canadian Studies• Digital Humanities (IASC &

GAME programs)• Medieval & Renaissance

Studies

Departments MIWSFPA

Centres

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Choosing a major

• Consult with your Academic Advisor

• Complete a Declaration of Major form during your first year

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ClassicsChair: Dr. Angus Smith, x3798rsmith@brocku.ca

Administrative AssistantBarb Chatwin, x3575GLN-B 309classics@brocku.ca

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Brock University Archaeological Society

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WelcomeTues. Oct. 296:00-8:00 pm

GLB 104

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English Language & LiteratureChair: Dr. James Allard, x3531jallard@brocku.ca

Administrative AssistantLiz Keenan, x3469GLN-A 157engl@brocku.ca

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English Students’ AssociationCreative Writing Club

HistoryChair: Dr. Maureen Lux, x5553mlux@brocku.ca

Administrative AssistantFran Meffe, x3500GLN-A 257history@brocku.ca

brocku.ca/historyFacebook: BrockHistoryTwitter: @HistoryBrockUInstagram: brockhumanities #brockuhistory

Brock University Historical Association

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Modern Languages, Literatures and CulturesChair: Dr. Carmela Colella , x3302ccolella@brocku.ca

Administrative AssistantVioletta Clitheroe, x3312MCA-A 240moderns@brocku.ca

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Brock Italian Club (BIC)Brock French ClubBrock German Club

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Meet & GreetTues. Sept. 246:00-8:00 pm

Pond Inlet

PhilosophyChair: Dr. Michael Berman, x3317mberman@brocku.ca

Administrative Assistant Claire Gallop, x3315philosophy@brocku.ca

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The Philosophy Club

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Meet & Greet LunchTues. Sept. 3

Noon to 2 p.m.GLN 212

The Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing ArtsHome to the Departments of Dramatic Arts, Music, and Visual Arts, and the Centre for Studies in Arts & Culture. Just 16 minutes from main campus by bus (#316). The school’s Director is David Vivian.

MIWSFPA orientation and lunch mixer Tuesday, Sept. 3, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.

Dramatic Arts (DART)Chair: Dr. Joe Norris, x3596jnorris@brocku.ca

Administrative AssistantCindy Rorke, x5255 MWS 314dramatic@brocku.ca

brocku.ca/miwsfpa/dramatic-arts/Facebook: MIWSFPATwitter: @MIWSFPA #BrockuDARTInstagram: miwsfpa #brockudart

Brock Mirror TheatreBrock Improv ClubBrock Musical TheatreBrock Dance Club; Live4Dance Brock @brockhuma

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OrientationWed. Sept. 11

6:00 pmMIW Theatre

MusicChair: Dr. Matthew Royal, x5377mroyal@brocku.ca

Administrative AssistantNatalie Fedj, x3817MWS 228music@brocku.ca

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OrientationTues. Sept. 10Noon – 1 p.m.

PAC Recital Hall

Visual Arts (VISA)Chair: Donna Szoke, x4116dszoke@brocku.ca

Administrative AssistantMonika Lederich, x3214MWS 328mlederich@brocku.ca

brocku.ca/miwsfpa/visual-artsFacebook: MIWSFPATwitter: @MIWSFPA #BrockuVISAInstagram: miwsfpa #brockuvisa

Brock Art Collective

VISA Welcome & Art OpeningWed. Sept. 4

3:00 pmMIW Lobby

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Studies in Arts and Culture (STAC)Director: Dr. Catherine Parayre x4849cparayre@brocku.ca

Administrative AssistantClara Suba, x3270TH 269Dcsuba@brocku.ca

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Drop-in & Meet the Director

Wed. Sept. 114:30- 6:00 pmWed. Sept. 182:00-6:00 pm

MIW 336

Interdisciplinary Centres

Canadian StudiesDirector: Dr. Dan Malleck, x5324dmalleck@brocku.ca

Administrative AssistantElaine Aldridge-Low, x4029GLN-A 213canadianstudies@brocku.ca

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Centre for Digital Humanities (IASC & GAME)Director: Dr. Jason Hawreliak, x 6159jhawreliak@brocku.ca

GAME Program Director: Dr. Michael Winter, x3355mwinter@brocku.ca

Administrative AssistantClara Suba, x3270TH 269Dcsuba@brocku.ca

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Medieval and Renaissance Studies (MARS)Director (Fall): Dr. Andrew McDonald, x3569amcdonald@brocku.ca

Director (Winter): Dr. Felipe Ruan, x5331fruan@brocku.ca

Administrative AssistantElaine Aldridge-Low, x5325GLN-A 213mars@brocku.ca

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Brock University Medieval & Renaissance Society (BUMARS)

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Academic Advising• Choosing a major• Course planning• Degree progression• Career advice• Goal setting• Challenges &

DifficultiesLiz Hay

lhay@brocku.caMCA 311

Canadian StudiesClassics

English Language and Literature

HistoryMedieval and Renaissance

StudiesModern Languages,

Literatures and Cultures (FREN, GERM, HLAS, ITAL)

Philosophy

Michael Gicantemgicante@brocku.caMCA 313 / MIW 236

Digital Humanities: Interactive Arts and Science

& GAMEDramatic Arts

History of Art and Visual Culture and Studio Art

MusicStudies in Arts and Culture

Visual Arts

Book appointments and find out about drop-in hours on

Brock portal.

brocku.ca/humanities/student-resources/academic-advising

Co-op, Careers & Experiential Education

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