From the Brock News – Community Engagement
- Public rain gardens – and urban flooding solutions – blossom through community collaboration September 23, 2026When Lindsay Taylor (BA ’19) saw an opportunity to help her community, she didn’t hesitate to dig in. Now, her sustainable stormwater management research has grown into a community-powered project creating on-the-ground impact in downtown St. Catharines.
- Augmented reality research brings climate futures to life September 23, 2026Visitors to St. Catharines’ Lakeside Park are getting a glimpse of possible climate futures thanks to the field work of Julia Baird’s Empathy for Sustainability research team.
- Community rain gardens, public art to be unveiled in downtown St. Catharines September 16, 2026When people walk through the heart of downtown St. Catharines, Lindsay Taylor (BA ’19) hopes they’ll see potential for a more sustainable future.
- Welcome Wagon connects students with Niagara neighbours September 10, 2026Brock University will be rolling out its annual Welcome Wagon across Thorold and St. Catharines this weekend to greet new and returning students living off campus and connect long-term residents who live in the area.
- President’s Golf Classic tees off in support of student-athletes August 31, 2026Athletes competing at the highest level need exceptional commitment to excel in their chosen sport.
- Community rain garden research aims to reduce urban flooding issues August 27, 2026Long before Lindsay Taylor (BA '19) began her master’s in Earth Sciences at Brock University, she was already planting the seeds for a community-based research project exploring green infrastructure and sustainable flood mitigation strategies.
- Sustainability ideas brewing at Science on Tap August 10, 2026Community members are invited to satisfy their curiosity — and their thirst — at a new event series aimed at sparking conversations about sustainability.
- Brock Cyclones adding riders to roster for Big Move Cancer Ride August 10, 2026The Brock University community has the chance to impact local cancer care — one kilometre at a time.
- Steel Blade Classic set to showcase hometown hockey August 5, 2026Badgers past and present will cheer on the Brock men’s hockey team when the puck drops at the University’s marquee Homecoming sports event next month.
- Bfit staff build kinesiology careers through Canada Summer Jobs July 30, 2026Some of Julie Barlett’s (BKin '26) most meaningful lessons about health have happened during conversations with community members whose experiences challenged assumptions about well-being.