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Man-Cakes Breakfast to serve up masculinity and sexual violence dialogue

A free, campus-wide event is aiming to highlight how the Brock community — particularly male students — can better participate in the dialogue surrounding sexual violence. Taking place in Isaac’s Bar...

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Green thumbs to unite at Brock this weekend

This year’s Eastern Regional Meeting for the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists (CSPB) is being hosted at Brock University Friday, Nov. 22 to Saturday, Nov. 23. CSPB was founded in 1958, originally...

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Healthy Living panel coming to Brock Nov. 29

A highly-anticipated Brock University panel is set for Friday, Nov. 29 in the Sean O’Sullivan Theatre. Co-hosted by Brock’s Centre for Lifespan Development Research, the Faculty of Applied Health...

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Be cautious about theft around the holidays

For many, the holidays are a joyous time of year, but it’s also a time when police and Campus Security see an increase in incidents of theft. The Brock community is reminded to be vigilant and aware as...

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MIWSFPA production explores relationships in today’s connected world

A fourth-year Dramatic Arts class from Brock University’s Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts is putting its spin on the Caryl Churchill production Love and Information.  Opening on...

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2SLGBTQ+ students asked to share experiences with working group

Brock students who identify as members of the two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or + to encompass spectrums of sexuality and gender (2SLGBTQ+) community are invited to take part in...

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Grants aligned with Canada Games to inspire course redesign for Brock students

As the Niagara region prepares to host the nation for the 2021 Canada Summer Games, officials at Brock University are developing funding opportunities to help instructors redesign courses so students...

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Brock Media Clips for Friday, Nov. 22

Here’s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently. What to know about the U.S. outbreak of mosquito-borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Biological Sciences Professor Fiona...

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Thesis defences — Nov. 25 to Nov. 29

The following is a list of thesis defences taking place at Brock from Monday, Nov. 25 to Friday, Nov. 29. All are open for the University community to attend. Doctor of Philosophy thesis defence Marina...

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Brock students encouraged to apply for NASA internship

Undergraduate and graduate students from Brock University are encouraged to apply for a 10-week internship opportunity at NASA in the summer of 2020, but interested applicants must act quickly. The...

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Building homes and friendships during Reading Week

Though the trip she is leading doesn’t depart for three months, Rachel Housser is ready to cut to the chase and return to Sumter, South Carolina. Last February, the Medical Sciences student took part...

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Badgers inducted into St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame

A pair of highly-decorated Brock Badgers were inducted into the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. 20. Olympians Tonya Verbeek (wrestling) and Ron ‘Swede’ Burak (rowing) were among five...

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All Brock passwords must be reset

In an important note to the Brock community, the University’s ITS staff has been dealing with a large insurgence of cyber attacks called “Brute Force” over the past two weeks. To deal with this threat,...

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‘Tis the season at the Campus Store

The Campus Store is brimming with holiday cheer. From gift giving to door-crasher prices at the annual Red Friday shopping event, the Campus Store shelves are prepared for the holiday rush. Beginning...

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Wear plaid Wednesday in memory of Brock student

The family of a Brock University student who passed away in February is asking the community to honour her memory this week. Amelia Durocher, a first-year Accounting student who passed away on Feb. 18,...

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Goodman Dean appointed president of global network

Andrew Gaudes plans to bring a Canadian perspective and Goodman’s values to a worldwide network. Last month, the Goodman School of Business Dean was appointed as the President of the International...

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National research competitions offer students chance to hone communications...

Several upcoming national challenges provide students with the opportunity to practice their communication skills and prepare for future careers in research. Depending on the contest, eligible...

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BUFS wraps fall season with mockumentary Mister America

Comedy absurdist Tim Heidecker brings his long-running character — Tim Heidecker — from the On Cinema podcast/web series/television universe to the big screen in Mister America, playing at BUFS this...

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Brock professor explores Canadian hybrid mutual funds

Performance evaluation of Canadian hybrid mutual funds has received little attention in finance literature despite the growing importance of this group. One Goodman researcher is addressing this gap by...

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Visiting speaker to explore education, displacement

The Master of Arts in Geography Speaker Series welcomes Ranu Basu, Associate Professor of Geography at York University, to deliver a talk this Friday. Basu is the principal investigator in a five-year...

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