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President’s Golf Classic returns to support scholarships for student-athletes

After a one-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the President’s Golf Classic returned to  St. Catharines Golf and Country Club Monday, Sept. 27 and raised $65,000 for Brock University...

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Second positive case results in outbreak being identified in Nursing class

Niagara Region Public Health has identified a COVID-19 outbreak in a Brock University Nursing program after a second positive case was confirmed over the weekend. An outbreak is defined by two cases or...

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Vineyard botany earns student nod at international event

Urban planning plays a major role in the types of residents a community attracts, and that logic can have real benefits when also applied to the insect world. Brock University Master of Biological...

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Online talk to dig into impact of legislative changes on mining sector

The impact new legislative changes in the mining sector have had on businesses will be at the centre of this week’s Goodman School of Business Luncheon Speaker Series event. Legislation, including...

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Math and Science grad student society building presence at Brock

Since its creation in January, the Graduate Math and Science Students Society (GRAMSS) has been bringing students together to weigh in on interesting topics online. The group, which was founded to...

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Brock prof part of team behind report on post-pandemic recovery in rural Canada

A new report launched Tuesday, Sept. 28 is outlining the innovative ways rural Canada has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kyle Rich, Assistant Professor in Brock University’s Department of...

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Indigenous leader to be honoured during Brock University’s 110th Convocation

Brock University is enhancing the online experience for graduating students in its 110th Convocation next month. More than 1,100 students will graduate when the University celebrates Fall Convocation...

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BUSU hosting virtual Q&A with Dan Levy

Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU) is hosting a free event for students with actor Dan Levy. Students can register for one of 600 spots at the Q&A event, which will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday,...

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Brock webinar encourages conversations on adaptive sport

Though she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jess Silver has never let the condition slow her down. The Founder and Executive Director of Flex for Access Inc. pushed to train at a...

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Sport Management prof awarded Chancellor’s Chair for Research Excellence

Dawn Trussell’s research is about making sports a level playing field. The Associate Professor of Sport Management studies sport and leisure culture in the lives of individuals, families and...

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Indigenous students reflect on Brock experience and supports

Though they expected to further their education, Kaitlyn Austin and Evelyn Dilworth had no idea their university experience would also help to strengthen pride in their heritage. The Indigenous...

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WELLS, BOURGEOIS: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation an important...

As Brock University marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we all take a moment to express our respect and friendship for the First Nations, Métis and Inuit members of the Brock...

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Wear orange Thursday for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Brock community is reminded to wear orange and to take time to reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Thursday, Sept. 30. The day honours the lost children and survivors of...

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Ken Chan named to Pathstone Foundation board

Brock University’s Vice-President, Administration Ken Chan has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Pathstone Foundation. Pathstone Foundation raises funds in support of Pathstone Mental...

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Nursing class outbreak resolved

Niagara Region Public Health has deemed the outbreak within a Brock Nursing program resolved. An outbreak is defined by two cases or more that have an epidemiological link. Public Health declared the...

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Horizon Scholarship winner aims to create change for women in Ghana

NOTE: This is one in a series of stories on Brock’s inaugural Horizon Graduate Student Scholarship recipients. To read other stories in the series, click here. As a young girl growing up in Ghana,...

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Brock marks first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

A series of virtual statements, a wall filled with messages of support and orange shirts in every corner of campus marked the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Brock University....

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Thesis defences — Oct. 4 to Oct. 8

The following is a list of thesis defences taking place from Monday, Oct. 4 to Friday, Oct. 8. Master of Science in Computer Science thesis defence Yi Wang, a Master of Science candidate in the...

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Brock media clips for Friday, Oct. 1

Here’s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently. Donation of 2,500 bottles will help Brock University study how Canadian wines age: The selection of Brock’s Cool Climate...

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Brock community invited to celebrate namesake’s 252nd birthday

Members of the Brock community are invited to gather in front of the statue of Maj.-Gen. Sir Isaac Brock to celebrate the University namesake’s 252nd birthday on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 12:30 p.m. To mark...

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