What’s open and closed during the holidays

Most University buildings throughout Brock’s main campus, east campus and satellite locations will be locked and closed during the holidays beginning Monday, Dec. 24. All campus buildings will re-open for regular business hours on Wednesday, Jan. 2.

The Walker Sports Complex will operate on restricted holiday hours during this time. Please see below for details.

Call Campus Security when entering and leaving a building

During the holiday closure, individuals who have card access to a building’s exterior doors may enter if authorized to do so. For safety reasons, those entering buildings are asked to contact Campus Security Services at x3200 when entering and exiting the building. Those entering buildings must have their Brock identification with them and be able to produce it if asked.

Entering a building without card access

Employees who do not have card access must enter the University through the doors at Scotiabank Hall near the Thistle Tim Hortons (see attached map). Campus Security Services will be stationed inside the Scotiabank Hall doors from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Anyone entering the building will be asked for identification, the reason for their visit and length of their stay.  Employees are asked to call Campus Security Services at x3200 when they leave. If the doors are locked, press emergency phone #67 or call 905-688-5550 x3200 to ask an officer to open the doors.

Please note that heating setbacks and ventilation reductions will be in effect during the holiday closure.

Entering a building with card access

Auto alarm systems are still in effect during the closure, and a code will be required to access select buildings. If employees have not been given an access code, their building/area may be armed.

Buildings with card access include:

  • 573 Glenridge Ave.
  • Brock Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC)
  • Cairns Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex
  • Central Utilities Building
  • Goodman School of Business
  • Inniskillin Hall (proxy entrance)
  • International Centre
  • Mackenzie Chown Block ‘B’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘H’ and ‘J’ entrances
  • Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts
  • Plaza Building
  • Theal House
  • Welch Hall

Building or grounds-related emergency

If a building or grounds-related emergency, such as broken glass, loss of power or flooding occurs from Monday Dec. 24 to Tuesday Jan. 1, call Campus Security Services at x3200.

Facilities Management contractors

If contract work is expected during the holiday closure, email Campus Security Services before Wednesday, Dec. 19 with specified times and dates. Brock University identification or contractor identification must be produced.

Parking

Free parking will be available in Zone 1 at the main campus from Monday, Dec. 24 to Tuesday, Jan. 1. Parking regulations still apply:

  • No parking in a fire route or in bus stops.
  • Accessible permits must be displayed while parking in accessible spaces.
  • Obstructing roads, laneways or loading/unloading areas is prohibited.
  • Parking on landscaped areas or walkways is prohibited.

Regular parking operations will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 2. Should there be a snow event, Visitor Lot D will be cleared first and available for parking.

Food service

No food service will be available on campus between 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Jan. 1 (other than vending machines). Several private food outlets will be open on the east side of Glenridge Ave. immediately opposite the main campus.

Guernsey Market, Hungry Badger and the Tim Hortons in Schmon Tower will re-open on Wednesday, Jan. 2:

  • Guernsey Market: Wednesday, Jan. 2 to Friday, Jan. 4 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Hungry Badger: Wednesday, Jan. 2 to Friday, Jan. 4 — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Tim Hortons, Schmon Tower: Wednesday, Jan. 2 to Friday, Jan. 4 — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Regular hours of operation return Sunday, Jan. 6, with Guernsey Market open from noon to 9:30 p.m.

The Brock Research and Innovation Centre

  • Saturday, Dec. 22 — 9 a.m. to noon
  • Sunday, Dec. 23 to Wednesday, Dec. 26 — CLOSED
  • Thursday, Dec. 27 to Friday, Dec. 28 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 29 — 9 a.m. to noon
  • Sunday, Dec. 30 — CLOSED
  • Monday, Dec. 31 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 — CLOSED
  • Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 — Open for regular hours — 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Cairns Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex

Access is available to those who have the authority and legitimate reason to enter during the holidays. Auto alarm systems are still in effect during this time, and a code will be required for access. For safety and security reasons, employees must contact Campus Security Services at x3200 to inform them that they are in the building. Personal safety is paramount — Lab activities cannot be conducted alone. Employees must make sure someone knows where they are.

The Cairns complex will require card access at all times. Temporary access cards will not be issued for the holidays.

James A. Gibson Library / Matheson Learning Commons

  • Monday, Dec. 17 to Wednesday, Dec. 19 — 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 20 — 7:30 a.m. to  9 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 21 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 22 to Tuesday, Jan. 1 — CLOSED
  • Wednesday, Jan. 2 to Friday, Jan. 4 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 5 to Sunday, Jan. 6 — CLOSED
  • Regular hours resume Monday, Jan. 7 — 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Map, Data and GIS Library

  • Friday, Dec. 21 — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 22 to Tuesday, Jan. 1 — CLOSED
  • Wednesday, Jan. 2 to Friday, Jan. 4 — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Regular hours will resume Monday, Jan. 7.

Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts

Access to the Marilyn I. Walker School (MIWSFPA) is available to those who are authorized to enter the building during the holidays. All doors to the MIWSFPA will be locked with access to the building via card. Employees are asked to sign in and out with Campus Security Services at the office located in the main lobby. If employees require access to a particular room/area in the building and do not have access, they are asked to call Campus Security Services at x6300 or x3200 for access. For safety and security reasons, employees may be asked to show their Brock ID. If employees require access to the building over the holidays, but do not yet have proxy access to the exterior doors, please contact Campus Security Services at x6300 or x3200.

Residences

All Residences (except Brock Suites) will be closed for the Winter Break from Friday, Dec. 21 at noon until Sunday, Jan. 6 at noon.

For further information and details regarding this closure please refer to the End of Term Notice on the Department of Residences website.

Walker Sports Complex

  • Saturday, Dec. 22 and Sunday, Dec. 23 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Monday, Dec. 24 to Wednesday, Dec. 26 — CLOSED
  • Thursday, Dec. 27 to Monday, Dec. 31 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 — CLOSED
  • Wednesday, Jan. 2 — Opening at 6:30 a.m.
  • From Thursday, Dec. 27 to Monday, Dec. 31. visitors are asked to enter the Walker Sports Complex through the west doors by the tennis courts. Please check pool hours at on the Brock website.

Custodial Services

Custodial Services will be provided at the Walker Sports Complex during hours of operation throughout the holiday season.

Rodman Hall

  • Monday, Dec. 24 to Wednesday, Dec. 26 — CLOSED
  • Thursday, Dec. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 30 – noon to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, Dec. 31 to Tuesday, Jan. 1 – CLOSED

Brock Safety app 

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to download the Brock Safety app from their respective app store. Brock Safety gives all persons at Brock access to campus and local resources 24-7. In addition, the Brock Safety app allows users to:

  • Report emergencies quickly and easily, and receive push notifications for their safety on campus.
  • Access local transit schedules and engage with the University on social media.
  • Contact Campus Security Services via phone or email, as well as report a location, report a problem, and if needed, schedule a Campus Security Services escort, 24-7.

If employees have further questions regarding this notice after Saturday, Dec. 22, contact Campus Security Services at x3200.


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