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Week of wellness events set to help students thrive

Jan 17, 2025 | brocku.ca | Tarryn Landman

With the busy Winter Term in full swing, Brock students are being encouraged to focus on self-care and their mental health during Thrive Week. Taking place from Monday, Jan. 20 to Friday, Jan. 24, the weeklong celebration of well-being and connection includes events organized by the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC) and Student Life and Success with support from partners from across campus and the local community.
Employee events boost Brock United Way campaign

Oct 29, 2024 | brocku.ca | Tarryn Landman

Teams of Brock faculty and staff will match wits next month during the return of the United Way Campaign Trivia Night fundraiser. The University’s 2024 employee workplace fundraising campaign aims to raise $162,000 for more than 150 life-changing United Way Niagara funded programs and initiatives addressing poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, mental illness, addiction, gender-based violence and other community issues.
Brock community unites against poverty

Sep 20, 2024 | brocku.ca | Tarryn Landman

The Brock community is pulling together to help build a better future for everyone in Niagara through the University’s annual United Way Campaign. Brock’s 2024 employee workplace fundraising campaign kicked off Sept. 10 with the goal of raising $162,000 to support more than 150 life-changing United Way Niagara funded programs and initiatives addressing issues such as poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, mental illness, addiction, gender-based violence and social isolation.
Brock community steps up to fight cancer

Sep 18, 2024 | brocku.ca | Tarryn Landman

When community members gather at the starting line of Brock’s Rankin Cancer Run next month, Alicia Zorzetto will have just crossed the finish line of her marathon cancer battle. The Head of Collections Services with the Brock University Library was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago and recently completed treatment, which included several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation as well as three surgeries.
Help tackle student food insecurity this fall

Sep 13, 2024 | brocku.ca | Tarryn Landman

The Food First program is gearing up to fill students’ pantries this year with a series of events and initiatives designed to support those experiencing food insecurity. The program’s Launch event, which takes place Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Rankin Family Pavilion, will feature the term’s first Pay-What-You-Can Pop-Up Market as well as the debut of the Black Student Success Centre’s (BSSC) new You First: Prioritizing the Fundamental Needs of Students program.
EDI Changemaker honoured for building community partnerships

Jul 31, 2024 | brocku.ca | Tarryn Landman

Jonathan Belgrave (BAcc ’10) is driven to make a difference wherever he can — whether on campus or across Niagara. Brock’s Office of Human Rights and Equity (HRE) has named him EDI Changemaker of the Month for his commitment to building community connections that advance equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). EDI Changemakers are Brock students, staff or faculty who have helped advance EDI on campus.
IN THE NEWS: Sports broadcasting, Red Dress Day and union negotiations

May 10, 2024 | brocku.ca | Tarryn Landman

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed sports broadcasting, Red Dress Day, union negotiations, child honesty research and Ontario’s classroom cellphone ban. Rogers has sold NHL rights to Amazon Prime: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor Mckee spoke with 640 Toronto about changes to sports broadcasting. He also spoke with CBC Radio One about the costs of hosting mega sports events. ‘Words are not enough anymore.
Brock barbecue promotes mental health awareness

May 7, 2024 | brocku.ca | Tarryn Landman

More than 200 Brock employees participated in the annual barbecue luncheon for Mental Health Week on Tuesday, May 7. Brock’s Health Management and Wellness team hosted the event in partnership with Aramark Canada, with a portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold to the Canadian Mental Health Association — Niagara branch. The lunch is part of a broader calendar of events intended to promote relaxation and encourage employees to connect with each other.
IN THE NEWS: Ontario’s classroom cellphone ban, funding for Brock’s research farm and child honesty research

May 3, 2024 | brocku.ca | Tarryn Landman

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed Ontario’s classroom cellphone ban, funding for Brock’s research farm, child honesty research, union bargaining, sports betting and Taylor Swift’s use of history in songwriting. Government of Ontario cracks down on classroom cellphone use: Assistant Professor of Child and Youth Studies Naomi Andrews spoke with Newstalk 610 about Ontario’s new ban on cellphones in classrooms.
Brock community collecting donations to fight period poverty

May 1, 2024 | brocku.ca | Tarryn Landman

One in six Canadians who menstruate have experienced period poverty. Brock University’s United Way Campaign committee is collecting menstrual products in support of United Way Niagara’s Period Promise initiative from Wednesday, May 1 to Sunday, May 12. The struggle to afford or access essential menstrual products, known as period poverty, can interfere with work, school and social activities.