Brock University approves free parking for Winter Term
While access to Brock’s main campus remains limited as the province continues under a stay-at-home order, the University has approved free parking for those who require it during the Winter Term. Going...
View ArticleCompetition launched for NSERC undergraduate research grants
Many undergraduate students dream of co-authoring a journal paper. For Michael Finch, that dream became reality as he completed the final year of his Health Sciences program in 2020. Assistant...
View ArticleUpcoming Town Halls to focus on COVID-19 response and budget update
Brock University senior leaders will host virtual Town Hall meetings for faculty and staff in each of the next two months. The first Town Hall will take place on Friday, Feb. 5 and will provide an...
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Former student-athlete urges people to talk about mental health
Abbey Morris (BA ’19) has had a complicated dance with mental health. The former Brock University student-athlete spent years plagued with anxiety and depression, ultimately leading to an eating...
View ArticleRAMEY, LAWFORD and RIDDELL: Poet Amanda Gorman’s take on love as legacy...
Heather Ramey, Assistant Professor of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University; Heather Lawford, Professor of Psychology at Bishop’s University; and Jessica Riddell, Professor and Jarislowski Chair...
View ArticleUpdate to online accessibility service brings improved layout for instructors
A key online information system that aids students living with a disability or an ongoing medical or mental health condition has received a winter upgrade. With Winter Term classes now underway,...
View ArticleFunding available for Brock units to hire international co-op students
With funding assistance from Brock’s Co-op Education team, experienced international students are hoping to virtually bring their talents to units across the University this winter. International...
View ArticleBrock researcher creates lab-in-a-box for students’ home learning
When a pandemic lockdown stops you from going to the lab, let the lab come to you. That’s what is happening with students in Ana Sanchez’s Tropical Parasites of Humans and Animals undergraduate course....
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Updated policies available regarding mask requirements on campus
As efforts continue in the fight against COVID-19, Brock University has updated its policies regarding the use of masks and personal protective equipment on campus. Physical distancing still remains...
View ArticleBrock shines light on mental health for Bell Let’s Talk
Mental health will be top of mind Thursday as the Brock community takes part in Bell Let’s Talk Day. The national one-day campaign, which aims to erase the negative stigma surrounding mental health,...
View ArticleBrock’s Spring 2021 Convocation to take place online
Brock University’s 109th Convocation ceremony will be delivered virtually. The decision comes as Ontario and the rest of the world continues to deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this...
View ArticleBrock University names Ken Chan next Vice-President, Administration
Ken Chan, who brings diverse and broad leadership experiences in the public, private and non-profit sectors, will be Brock University’s next Vice-President, Administration. The appointment, which has...
View ArticleGames to be created by students during virtual jam weekend
Students in Brock’s Interactive Arts and Science and GAME programs will join their peers from Niagara College to participate in the world’s largest annual game creation event this weekend. Organized by...
View ArticlePublic talk to uncover stories of victims of Mount Vesuvius
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in Italy in 79 AD, it buried countless inhabitants in ash and lava and trapped towns like Pompeii and Herculaneum in a moment of time. The eruption also buried Oplontis, the...
View ArticleDramatic Arts instructor celebrates beloved Canadian dramaturge in new online...
For people who work in Canadian theatre, the name Iris Turcott is iconic. But those who haven’t heard of the famed, late Canadian dramaturge will soon have the chance to take an intimate look into her...
View ArticleTheatre in the age of climate change the focus of virtual events
Brock University’s Department of Dramatic Arts (DART) and the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (PAC) are continuing their partnership in 2021, offering online performances and virtual discussions...
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Brock University earns Silver STARS rating for sustainability performance
Brock University’s continued efforts to reduce its carbon footprint have been recognized by an international agency that strives to advance sustainability in higher education. The University recently...
View ArticleBrock researchers receive grants from SSHRC’s COVID-19 Special Initiative...
Brock University research on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is again in the spotlight with the awarding of two national research grants. Assistant Professor of Recreation and Leisure Studies...
View ArticleThesis defences — Feb. 1 to Feb. 5
The following is a list of thesis defences taking place virtually from Monday, Feb. 1 to Friday, Feb. 5. Master of Science thesis defence Connor Li, a Master of Science candidate in the Department of...
View ArticleBrock media clips for Friday, Jan. 29
Here’s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently. Easing rules for parental benefits created inequities among parents, documents say: Associate Professor of Sociology and...
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