The second-annual event kicks off at 12:30 p.m. in front of the statue with free cupcakes, lawn games, live music and performances and the singing of Happy Birthday.<\/p>\n
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Miniature paper models of Sir Isaac Brock<\/p><\/div>\n
Miniature paper models of Sir Isaac Brock himself will also be given away.<\/p>\n
The party doesn\u2019t stop there, as more events are being hosted on-campus to turn the birthday party into a day-long celebration.<\/p>\n
RED DAY<\/strong><\/h4>\nFaculty, staff and students are encouraged to wear red Thursday in honour of Brock\u2019s big day.<\/p>\n
SOCIAL MEDIA<\/strong><\/h4>\nShare your Brock statue selfies and use the hashtag #Surgite on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h4>\nPRE-SEASON BASKETBALL GAME<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe Brock men\u2019s basketball team will be hosting St. Francis Xavier from Nova Scotia for their first pre-season game at 7 p.m. in Bob Davis gym. Tickets are available at\u00a0the door. Let\u2019s show the east coast that the Badgers are the best fans in Canada.<\/p>\n
Top 5 facts about Major-General Sir Isaac Brock:<\/p>\n
\n- He was born on October 6, 1768 on the Island of Guernsey, one of Britain\u2019s channel islands.<\/li>\n
- Brock University offers an annual Brock Guernsey Undergraduate Scholarship to a resident of Guernsey, commemorating Isaac Brock\u2019s place of birth.<\/li>\n
- He is remembered for his distinctive British red coat and white trousers.<\/li>\n
- Most of the portraits of Isaac Brock are artists\u2019 impressions. Only two are known to be authentic, or done during his lifetime.<\/li>\n
- Before passing in the War of 1812, he was reported to have told his comrades \u2018Surgite!\u2019, Latin for \u2018push on\u2019 \u2013 the motto for Brock University.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A grand celebration fit for the hero of Upper Canada.
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Share your Brock statue selfies and use the hashtag #Surgite on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. The Brock men\u2019s basketball team will be hosting St. Francis Xavier from Nova Scotia for their first pre-season game at 7 p.m. in Bob Davis gym. Tickets are available at\u00a0the door. Let\u2019s show the east coast that the Badgers are the best fans in Canada.<\/p>\n Top 5 facts about Major-General Sir Isaac Brock:<\/p>\n A grand celebration fit for the hero of Upper Canada.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h4>\n
PRE-SEASON BASKETBALL GAME<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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