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Brock honour society wins top award in Houston
For the third consecutive year, a group of Brock students have received a prestigious award from the world’s largest international honour society. From a pool of more than 350 schools, the Brock...
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New Canadians take next step in citizenship journey
“Welcome to the Canadian family.” As the heartfelt words were spoken, applause rang out through Brock University’s Goodman School of Business Atrium, symbolizing the country’s embrace for its newest...
View ArticleStudents encouraged to review opt-out process for non-essential fees
As part of the Government of Ontario’s Student Choice Initiative, students can choose which optional fees to pay as part of their university experience through a new opt-out process. Optional fees —...
View ArticleBrock to partner with Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre
Brock University is set to formalize a partnership aimed at helping newcomers to Niagara through research, outreach and support services. The University will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
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Students grow history in campus garden
There is a bit of history growing in Brock’s community garden this summer. Fourth-year history students Goran Irandost and Kaylin Currie have been working with Associate Professor Elizabeth Vlossak on...
View ArticleThesis defences Aug. 12 to 16
The following is a list of thesis defences taking place at Brock from Monday, Aug. 12 to Friday, Aug. 16. All are open for the University community to attend. Master of Science thesis defence Shayda...
View ArticleBrock Media Clips for Friday, Aug. 9
Here’s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently. 19 Canadians take citizenship oath at Brock University: A citizenship ceremony that took place at Brock University on...
View ArticleFundraising campaign launched for Brock Humanities grad impacted by shocking...
A recent Brock University master’s graduate was moving her family from Vancouver to St. Catharines this week when tragedy struck. Carla Chambers Jeffreys (BA ’16, MA ’19), was travelling in an SUV near...
View ArticleEast Academic hit by power failure
Brock University’s East Academic unit 1 is without electricity today (Saturday Aug. 10) after a failure in the transformer cable system. Crews remain onsite, investigating the cause and planning a...
View ArticleRegistrar’s Office to be closed Friday
Brock University’s Registrar’s Office will be temporarily closed on Friday, Aug. 16. The daylong closure will allow the Office’s more than 50 employees an opportunity to attend professional development...
View ArticleOnline learning platform Lynda.com has new name
Users of the self-paced online learning site Lynda.com can expect some significant changes this week. On Thursday, Aug. 15, content from Lynda.com will migrate to LinkedIn Learning, a subsidiary of the...
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Today’s youth tackle adult-sized problems, say Brock profs
With the United Nations marking Monday, Aug. 12 as International Youth Day, two Brock University professors say today’s youth are taking matters into their own hands to solve the world’s problems....
View ArticleFunding helps researchers land state-of-the-art equipment
Beneath the waters off the southeast coast of Sicily lies a shipwreck that tells scintillating tales of ancient Mediterranean commerce, culture and connectiveness. The so-called ‘Church Wreck’ that...
View ArticleHungry Badger closed for kitchen upgrades
The Hungry Badger has temporary closed its doors while kitchen upgrades are completed in the popular on-campus eatery. The dining hub, located within Walker Sports Complex, will remain closed until...
View ArticleDirty Badger set to hit the trails Saturday
Runners are preparing to lace up for the sixth annual Dirty Badger trail race on Saturday, Aug. 17. Held at Brock University, the event includes five- or 10-kilometre routes and draws more than 70...
View ArticleNew ransomware prompts reminder to be cautious of suspicious emails
With a new strain of ransomware making its way across Canada, the U.S and Europe, Brock University Information Technology Services is reminding the Brock community to be cautious about opening email...
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Brock University, Niagara Folk Arts partner to help newcomers
Niagara Folk Arts Executive Director Emily Kovacs’ story of immigrating to Canada in the 1980s is a familiar one to Brock University President Gervan Fearon. Kovacs arrived from Romania in 1988,...
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Tickets still available for Opening of Term barbecue
Brock employees have until Monday, Aug. 19 to purchase tickets for the University’s Opening of Term barbecue. Niagara musician Gavin Ray performed at the 2018 Opening of Term barbecue. Set to take...
View ArticleNCO calls on public to submit documents for new archive
Thorold businessman Phil Ritchie is passionate about Niagara and its potential to be what he calls a “progressive region.” But the founder and president of Keefer Developments Limited is frustrated by...
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#VanLife culture: Brock student researches what drives the nomadic lifestyle
Stephanie Murray has turned #VanLife into #GradLife. The St. Catharines native recently wrapped up her master’s thesis at Brock University studying the modern phenomenon of people choosing to live on...
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