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Candidates for Provost and V-P, Academic to give video presentations

Brock University faculty and staff will be able to log in and view presentations next week by short-listed candidates for the position of Provost and Vice-President, Academic. Due to current...

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A thank you message from President Gervan Fearon

20 March 2020 Dear students, faculty, staff and members of the Brock community, I am writing today to thank all of the many individuals across the entire University community who continue to help our...

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On-site services and service hours to be further reduced starting Monday

Earlier this week, Brock University enacted new measures to reduce the number of staff and faculty who would be required to be on-site, on-campus to perform their work duties, facilitating more staff...

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Brock COVID-19 update for Friday, March 20

Here’s a look at some of the updates to Brock University’s COVID-19 response for Friday, March 20: A message from President Gervan Fearon Brock President Gervan Fearon wrote a letter Friday thanking...

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Change in hours for Computer Commons and IT Help Desk

Following the University’s guidelines to scale back on-site, on-campus staff time, Brock’s Information Technology Services will be reducing the operation hours of the on-premise Help Desk and Computer...

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Brock COVID-19 update for Sunday, March 22

Here’s a look at some of the updates to Brock University’s COVID-19 response for Sunday, March 22: Welcome back (online) students After a one-week suspension of all classes, the Winter Term at Brock...

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Summary available for March Senate meeting

Amendments to the Faculty Handbook were approved during the 678th meeting of University Senate held on Wednesday, March 11. Changes can be viewed on the University Secretariat website and summary...

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Assessment on Living, Learning and Working survey extended to April 15

The Office of Human Rights and Equity is asking the Brock University community to complete the Assessment on Living, Learning, and Working released on March 3, which has an extended deadline of April...

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Canadian boycott of Tokyo games will influence others to do the same: Brock...

With Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic committees deciding not to send athletes to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games if they proceed as scheduled, Assistant Professor of Sport Management...

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Brock-Niagara Centre for Health and Well-Being supporting members virtually

Physical activity is an important part of staying healthy and boosting immunity, but doing so during the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge — especially for older adults and high-risk groups. In...

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Brock COVID-19 update for Monday, March 23

Here’s a look at some of the updates to Brock University’s COVID-19 response for Monday, March 23: Brock updating and assessing plans after Province tightens closures Based on the Province of Ontario’s...

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Brock mourns longtime Economics Professor Emeritus

Brock University is mourning the passing of Lewis Sokora, Professor Emeritus of Economics, who passed away Tuesday, March 17 at the age of 77. Sokora was born in Montréal and attended McGill...

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Online learning supports available for students

Live academic assistance can now be accessed with the click of a mouse. As students transition to online learning, many of the resources available to help with their course work have made the...

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A message from Chancellor Shirley Cheechoo

24 March 2020 Dear Brock students and all members of the Brock community, I am writing this message to you, your loved ones and your communities, and I pray that all is well and safe during this...

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Online study examines how parents are talking to kids about COVID-19

A Brock University researcher wants to hear from parents or guardians of children about how they are talking about the global COVID-19 pandemic. Angela Evans, Associate Professor in Brock’s Department...

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Brock COVID-19 update for Tuesday, March 24

Here’s a look at some of the updates to Brock University’s COVID-19 response for Tuesday, March 24: Brock reduces entrance points for staff and students to support public health advisories Effective...

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Lights go off to help the planet go on

In a global effort to reduce energy consumption and contribute to the fight against climate change, people from around the world will participate in Earth Hour Saturday, March 28 by turning their...

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Getting outside is good for physical and mental health, say Brock experts

In light of recent park closures by conservation authorities and municipalities to prevent the spread of COVID-19, people need to be creative in how they connect with nature, says Kyle Rich, Assistant...

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International Cool Climate Wine Symposium postponed to 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause significant uncertainty and risk to public health around the globe, the International Cool Climate Wine Symposium (ICCWS) 2020 Advisory Organizing Committee...

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Brock COVID-19 update for Wednesday, March 25 

Here’s a look at some of the updates to Brock University’s COVID-19 response for Wednesday, March 25:   Reminder: Brock reduces entrance points for staff and students  In line with new Ontario...

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