relocate to the future City of Burlington community hub in 2025<\/a>. This new site, developed in partnership with the City, will serve students, faculty, staff and community partners as Brock strategically expands its presence in the Niagara-Burlington corridor.<\/p>\n\u201cBrock\u2019s purpose is to transform people and reimagine the future,\u201d said Rigg.<\/p>\n
For the past 60 years, Brock has worked with the communities it serves to bring about meaningful change. In addition to strengthening its presence in the Golden Horseshoe, the University is expanding its continuing education programming to empower local residents with more upskilling and retraining opportunities.<\/p>\n
Brock\u2019s connection to local communities extends beyond its physical campus locations, with researchers actively working to solve socio-economic issues that also align with the interests of philanthropic and non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat attracted me to Brock was how the University engages with the community,\u201d said Pearson. \u201cBrock is a community-facing university. It\u2019s not an ivory tower on the hill; it is deeply engaged in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
The conversation, moderated by past Chair of the Board of Trustees Gary Comerford, also highlighted Pearson\u2019s book, From Charity to Change: Inside the World of Canadian Foundations<\/em>, which offers a comprehensive look at today\u2019s philanthropic landscape in Canada.<\/p>\nHer work highlights organizations addressing pressing social and economic challenges, including education, workforce evolution, and the need to build and repair relationships with Indigenous Peoples.<\/p>\n