Articles tagged with: Archives and Special Collections

IN THE NEWS: Falling cannabis prices, grocery workers strike and a global search for rocks

Friday, August 04, 2023 | by Douglas Hunt

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the falling price of legal cannabis, ongoing labour action taking place across Canada, ... Full story
Niagara couple gifts Brock rare 1900s book collection

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | by Colleen Patterson

Social media has enabled travellers to easily research destinations, review experiences and share photos, but a century ago, those who ... Full story
Public lecture to highlight Garden City Arena oral history project

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | by The Brock News

The Brock community is invited to an online lecture about efforts to preserve the legacy of St. Catharines’ iconic Garden ... Full story
Family’s fight for inclusive education highlighted through Brock’s Autism Collection

Friday, March 31, 2023 | by Jocelyn Titone

In 1994, Roxana and Joseph Hartmann were told their nine-year-old autistic son Mark would be placed in a separate education program, ... Full story
Metroland Media selects Brock to house nearly 100 years of local history

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | by The Brock News

Brock University Library is the new home of nearly 100 years of Niagara history as documented by the St. Catharines Standard ... Full story
Public lecture offers chance to discuss Freemason treasures with experts

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | by The Brock News

An upcoming free public lecture at Brock University will explore the work of museum staff and archivists in preserving historically ... Full story
Manitoba woman uses Brock archives to trace family’s Black heritage

Wednesday, February 08, 2023 | by Jocelyn Titone

Rosemary Postey was always curious about her family’s roots. Several of her relatives have black curly hair and others ... Full story
Archives donation paints picture of local union’s rich community history

Monday, January 09, 2023 | by Amanda Bishop

A donation of historical materials from Unifor Local 199 to Brock’s Archives and Special Collections is now available for students ... Full story
Exceptional employees, longstanding service honoured at Brock President’s Celebration

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 | by Jocelyn Titone

The outstanding efforts of Brock University staff, faculty and librarians were recognized at a reception Tuesday, Dec. 13. Hundreds of employees ... Full story
What’s open and closed for Thanksgiving and Fall Reading Week

Wednesday, October 05, 2022 | by The Brock News

Brock University’s administrative offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend from Saturday, Oct. 8 to Monday, Oct. 10. Some ... Full story