Brock community encouraged to host international students
A special dinner with family and friends, tobogganing, ice skating or watching a classic Christmas movie are just some events that many Brock Univeristy community members enjoy every holiday season....
View ArticleOutstanding Social Sciences research to be celebrated
The upcoming 2019 Social Sciences Research Colloquium aims to showcase the recipients of research awards within the Faculty of Social Sciences. This year marks the first time that select graduate...
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Upcoming events to address violence against women
Amid the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies has planned two community...
View ArticleResearch on dating psychopaths throws student into spotlight
When Kristopher Brazil, a PhD student in Brock University’s Department of Child and Youth Studies, answered an interview request from PsyPost about a recent study he conducted with fellow researcher...
View ArticleNCO brief details homegrown response to governance issues
A new Niagara Community Observatory (NCO) research brief says now that the Ontario government has taken a hands-off approach to regional governance structures, it’s time for Niagara to reflect and...
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Brock launches climate partnership with Niagara municipalities
A need to address climate change action in the Niagara region sparked an alliance between Brock University’s Environmental Sustainability Research Centre (ESRC) and seven regional municipalities....
View ArticleThesis defences — Dec. 2 to Dec. 6
The following is a list of thesis defences taking place at Brock from Monday, Dec. 2 to Friday, Dec. 6. All are open for the University community to attend. PhD Education thesis defence Laura Lane, a...
View ArticleVOLANTE, BORGONOVI and RITZEN: Global education rankings may overlook poor...
Louis Volante, Professor of Education at Brock University; Francesca Borgonovi, British Academy Global Professor at UCL; and Jo Ritzen, Professor of International Economics of Education, Science and...
View ArticleTower illumination dates for December
The Schmon Tower’s familiar red glow will give way to an array of colour schemes to mark several occasions taking place this month. Throughout the month, the tower will be lit in red and green for the...
View ArticleBrock Media Clips for Friday, Nov. 29
Here’s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently. Polar bear dips can be dangerous for some people, says Brock University kinesiology professor: The effects of cold water...
View ArticleLocal Hack Day to encourage creativity and problem solving
Computer hacking might conjure images of dark basements, hoodies and green Matrix-style code steaming endlessly on computer terminals, digitally lusting for passwords and secrets. Yet at Local Hack Day...
View ArticleBrock mourning the passing of Con-Ed student
The Brock University community is saddened to learn of the death of second-year student Erin Driscoll-Davies on Thursday, Nov. 28. Driscoll-Davies, from Ilderton, Ont., was a student in the Continuing...
View ArticleBrock campus open as crews dealt with freezing rain Sunday
Brock University has resumed normal operations after freezing rain on Sunday, Dec. 1 created hazardous travel conditions that resulted in a delayed opening of the University Library. The Library opened...
View ArticleNormal campus operations Monday
Brock University is operating under normal opening hours and conditions Monday, Dec. 2. Although the University experienced some minor delays and closures due to freezing rain on Sunday, Brock is back...
View ArticleGOSINE: What Don Cherry, Canada’s Archie Bunker, shows us about cancel culture
Kevin Gosine, Associate Professor of Sociology at Brock University, had a piece recently published in The Conversation about Don Cherry shows us about cancel culture. Gosine writes: “Don Cherry’s...
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Brock and RHAC Inc. put out the call to help steer Rodman Hall
Brock University and the local group Rodman Hall Arts Centre Inc. (RHAC Inc.) have announced they are collaborating to find a partner who will help drive an initiative to ensure the future operation of...
View ArticleBrock grad inducted into Canadian Disability Hall of Fame
Tracy Schmitt was born a four-way amputee, missing both hands, one arm above the elbow and her legs above knee. But Unstoppable Tracy, as she’s known, has never let that prevent her from living a...
View ArticleTranscription exercise aids poverty reduction research
Though the task ahead seemed daunting, Jessica Gauvreau did her part to address complex poverty in Niagara, 10 seconds at a time. Gauvreau and her classmates recently took part in an experiential...
View ArticleZone 2 parking changes coming as 2021 Canada Games construction set to begin
Some sections of Brock’s Zone 2 parking lot will be closed starting Friday, Dec. 6 to clear the way for work to begin on the new Canada Games Park. The new athletic facility, which will become a legacy...
View ArticleAccessibility and Inclusion Recognition Award recipient named
Being recognized for making significant contributions to creating a discrimination-free campus caused a tidal wave of emotions for Accessibility and Inclusion Recognition Award (AIRA) recipient Robyn...
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