{"id":104804,"date":"2025-09-25T14:48:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T18:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=104804"},"modified":"2025-09-25T16:31:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T20:31:53","slug":"rededicated-community-space-honours-legacy-of-rita-welch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2025\/09\/rededicated-community-space-honours-legacy-of-rita-welch\/","title":{"rendered":"Rededicated community space honours legacy of Rita Welch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Members of the Brock University community gathered to celebrate the rededication of the Rita Welch Meditation Centre on Wednesday, Sept. 24.<\/p>\n<p>Operated by the Faith and Life Centre as part of the broader Student Life and Success Department, the Centre serves as a hub for quiet reflection, interfaith dialogue and community connection.<\/p>\n<p>Located next to Sankey Chamber, the Centre has evolved to serve the changing needs of the Brock\u2019s inclusive, multi-faith community. It has seen increased usage, expanded programming and a growing diversity of spiritual expressions over time.<\/p>\n<p>The rededication event reaffirmed the University\u2019s commitment to holistic student success while celebrating the Centre\u2019s continued role as a place of peace, reflection and belonging on campus. 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