Read the full story: Finding the faces of Black History in Thorold is not easy.
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The History Department extends heartfelt condolences to the family of the redoubtable Robin Guard, oldest- ever graduate, on February 15, 2025. Guard earned his Master of Arts degree in History in 2017 at the age of 93. We shall miss him.
https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2017/06/standing-ovation-for-brocks-oldest-ever-graduate/
Attention 3rd and 4th-year History students. Join us at our MA Information Session event if you have interest in pursuing your MA in History!
The Centre for Canadian Studies invites you to attend a guest lecture by Kimberly Monk, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Welland Canals.
This November, the Niagara Region commemorates the start of construction on the First Welland Canal, which through its successive enlargements, has connected trade and navigation between Lakes Ontario and Erie for almost 200 years. The three historic Welland Canals opened in 1829, 1845 and 1881, transforming the region’s physical and cultural landscape, and laying the foundations for the Fourth Welland Canal, in 1931, and modern Niagara.
Since 2018, a team of Brock academics, students, and community volunteers have been documenting the canal’s industrial legacy through historical and archaeological investigations. However, increasing urban development, the effects of flooding, and a lack of protection and governance, have placed canal heritage at risk. As we begin bicentennial celebrations, prioritizing a strategic partnership to support the Welland Canal Cultural Heritage Landscape is a crucial step towards securing time-sensitive funding for a conservation management plan and tourism strategy. A multi-level, multi-sector collaboration will ensure the historic canals and associated archaeological sites are preserved for future generations.
Join us at Brock University (RFP 214), Thursday October 24th
6:30-8:30pm
Convocation week did not disappoint! One of our undergraduate students, Miria Pelletier (BA History ’24 and BEd ’24) was honoured with the Spirit of Brock Medal for her work with the Brock University Historical Society and several public history projects, including the legacy of the Garden City Arena in St. Catharines as part of Brock’s Sport Oral History Archive. Bravo, Miria!
A big round of congratulations goes out to our MA students, Cindy Allingham, Jingxiong (Bear) Lyu, and Alaric Mustoe. We are thrilled to see you complete this final step of your Master’s journey and wish you all the best in your future endeavours!
Brock University Board of Trustees member Kevin Magee (BA ’14), left, presented Miria Pelletier (BA ’24, BEd ’24) with the Spirit of Brock medal Thursday, June 13 during the University’s 115th Convocation.
Alaric Mustoe (MA ’24) receives his hood from Department Chair Olatunji Ojo.
Bear Lyu (MA ’24) and Department Chair Olatunji Ojo at spring convocation.
Cindy Allingham (MA ’24, far right) looks on her fellow graduand (Madelyn Huston, MA ’24, Classical Studies)
The students in MARS/HIST 3F51 are now back on Canadian soil! Photos are posted over on the MARS website.
The group’s adventures have generated quite a buzz. They were recently highlighted in the Isle of Man BBC, and a podcast was produced by Manx Radio.
Congratulations, Professors Andrew McDonald and Renee-Claude Breitenstein on making this the trip of a lifetime for our students!
