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  • Thanksgiving Caption Contest

    Wednesday, October 06, 2021 | By

    What a time to be grateful!

    Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our good fortunes from the past year and share our gratitude with those who make our lives meaningful. Recognize a friend or family member you’re grateful for having in your life by entering our Thanksgiving caption contest. If you win, you’ll both be rewarded with a $25 Amazon gift card. 

    To enter, follow these simple steps: 

    1. Follow @BrockuIntl on Instagram 
    2. Comment on this post by tagging one friend or family member you’re grateful for 

    Deadline to enter: Tuesday October 12 at noon (EDT). 

    Entries will be entered into random draw and announced on October 12 at 4 p.m. (EDT). 

    Official rules & regulations

    1. The contest is open to all current faculty, staff and students of Brock University.
    2. Contest entries must be received between October 7 at 12 p.m. (EDT) and October 12 at 12 p.m. (EDT). 
    3. All entrants must follow @BrockuIntl on Instagram. 
    4. Repeat entries will be disqualified. 
    5. Entries will be put into a random draw and announced on the @BrockuIntl Instagram page on Tuesday, October 12 at 4 p.m. (EDT). 
    6. The winner will have until October 13, 2021, at 4 p.m. (EDT) to claim their prize and confirm next steps through direct message on the @BrockuIntl Instagram account. Failure to confirm will result in another winner being selected.  
    7. Entries featuring illicit content will be disqualified from the contest (profanity or objectable content as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct).
    8. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other social media platforms used throughout the contest.
    Categories: Contest

  • Home Away from Home Contest

    Monday, September 20, 2021 | By

    Show us how you made your new place feel like home.

    Whether you decorated your new space to remind you of home or added a Canadian flare, submit a photo of your room by September 27 at noon (EDT) to qualify for up to $200 in HomeSense gift cards.  

    To enter, follow these simple steps:

    1. Follow @BrockuIntl on Instagram
    2. Direct message the @BrockuIntl Instagram page with your name and the following details about your submission:
      • Your home country
      • Photo of your entry
      • Indicate if you’re living on or off campus 
        • If on-campus, please include your residence building in your submission.

    Deadline to enter: Monday, Sept. 27 at 12 noon (EDT).

    The top entries will be put into a popular vote on the @BrockuIntl Instagram page between Monday, September 27 at 12 p.m. (EDT) and Thursday, September 30 at 12 p.m. (EDT).

    Official rules & regulations

    1. The contest is open to all current students of Brock University.
    2. Contest entries must be received between September 23 at 12 p.m. (EDT) and September 27 at 12 p.m. (EDT). 
    3. All entrants must follow @BrockuIntl on Instagram. 
    4. Repeat entries will be disqualified. 
    5. The top entries will be put into a popular vote on the @BrockuIntl Instagram page between Monday, September 27 at 12 p.m. (EDT) and Thursday, September 30 at 12 p.m. (EDT). 
    6. The winner will have until October 6, 2021 at 4 p.m. (EDT) to claim their prize and confirm next steps through direct message on the @BrockuIntl Instagram account. Failure to confirm will result in another winner being selected.  
    7. Entries featuring illicit content will be disqualified from the contest (profanity or objectable content as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct).
    8. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other social media platforms used throughout the contest.
    Categories: Contest

  • Free COVID-19 Vaccination for international students in Ontario

    Thursday, June 17, 2021 | By

    As of 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, individuals aged 18 and over in 2021 across Ontario are eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

    1. If you will be residing in Niagara Region:
    2. If you will be residing out of Niagara Region:
      • You should book your vaccination appointments based on where you live. You can find all pharmacy locations here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations.
      • For out-of-Ontario international students without Ontario health cards, please first consider booking an appointment through a local pharmacy.
    3. If you have received a first dose prior to arriving in Canada:
      • If the first dose is a vaccine product approved in Canada, you can get your second dose in Canada;
      • As of June 4, if your first dose was the AstraZeneca vaccine, for your second dose you can choose to receive either:
        • a second dose of AstraZeneca
        • one of the mRNA vaccines (Pfizer or Moderna)
          *You can get either of these options 12 weeks after your first dose.
      • If the first dose is a vaccine product NOT approved in Canada, you will need to receive a brand new first dose of Health Canada approved product.
      • Also, please feel free to read the FAQs on the COVID Vaccine in Niagara and to access COVID-19 documents in languages other than English or French!

    Should you have any questions or concerns about the COVID vaccine, please reach out to Brock COVID nurse at COVID19@brocku.ca or Brock International Services at ISA@brocku.ca.

    Categories: News

  • Food Face-off

    Tuesday, May 18, 2021 | By

    Bringing a world of flavour to Brock University.

    Show us your favourite food from home. Maybe you have a family recipe dating back generations or something new you’ve recently discovered. Let’s show the Brock community what they’ve been missing! Submit a photo, ingredients and recipe by May 31 at noon (EDT) to qualify for the chance at $150 in SkipTheDishes gift cards.

    To enter, follow these simple steps:

    1. Follow @BrockuIntl on Instagram
    2. Direct message the @BrockuIntl Instagram account with your name and the following details about your submission:
      • Name of entry
      • Photo of entry
      • Ingredients required
      • Recipe

    Deadline to enter: Monday, May 31 at 12 noon (EDT).

    The top entries will be put to popular vote between June 1 at 4 p.m. (EDT) and Friday, June 4 at 12 p.m. (EDT).

    Official rules & regulations

    1. The contest is open to all current faculty, staff and students of Brock University.
    2. Contest entries must be received between 4 p.m. (EDT) on May 27 and 12 p.m. (EDT) on May 31.
    3. All entrants must follow @BrockuIntl on Instagram.
    4. There is no limit to the number of entries but repeat entries will be disqualified.
    5. The top entries will be determined by a select group of judges from Brock University.
    6. The winners will be determined by popular vote between June 1 at 4 p.m.(EDT) and Friday, June 4 at 12 p.m (EDT) on the @BrockuIntl Instagram page.
    7. The winner will have until June 11, 2020 at 4 p.m. (EDT) to accept the prize and confirm next steps through direct message on the @BrockuIntl Instagram account. Failure to confirm will result in another winner being selected.
    8. Entries featuring illicit content will be disqualified from the contest (profanity or objectable content as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct).
    9. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other social media platforms used throughout the contest.
    Categories: Contest

  • Brock’s Got Talent

    Wednesday, January 06, 2021 | By

    Hosted by Brock International

    Everyone has a hidden talent. This week, we want you to share it with the world! Record yourself performing hidden talent and direct message it to the @BrockuIntl Instagram account. You can choose to sing, dance, perform a comedy routine. The possibilities are endless. The top nine (9) entries will be put to popular vote starting Monday, January 14 at 4 p.m. to declare the winner.

    To enter, follow these simple steps:

    1. Follow @BrockuIntl on Instagram
    2. Record yourself performing your hidden talent

      1. Practice social distancing. If you’re performing your act with a partner, please ensure it’s someone you live with and you stay 6 feet apart.
    3. Direct message your entry video to the @BrockuIntl Instagram account

    Prizes include:
    1st place
    $75 Local businesses Gift Card
    2nd place
    $50 Local businesses Gift Card
    3rd place
    $25 Local businesses Gift Card

    The top nine (9) entries will be put to popular vote between Thursday, January 14 at 4 p.m. and Monday, January 18 at 8 a.m.

    Please note:
    If you’re performing your act with a partner, please ensure it’s someone you live with and you stay 6 feet apart.

    Official rules & regulations

    1. The contest is open to all current faculty, staff and students of Brock University.
    2. Contest entries must be received between 8 a.m. on January 11 and 4 p.m. on January 13.
    3. All entrants must follow @BrockuIntl on Instagram.
    4. There is no limit to the number of entries but repeat entries will be disqualified.
    5. Entry videos can be a maximum of 60 seconds in length
    6. The winner will be determined by popular vote between January 14 at 4 p.m. and January 18 at 8 a.m. on the @BrockuIntl Instagram page.
    7. The winner will have until January 21, 2021 at 4 p.m. to accept the prize and confirm next steps through direct message on the @BrockuIntl Instagram account. Failure to confirm will result in another winner being selected.
    8. Entries featuring illicit content will be disqualified from the contest (profanity or objectable content as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct).
    9. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other social media platforms used throughout the contest.

  • New Years Resolution Contest

    Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | By

    Brock International has partnered with the Brock University Campus Store to give away $125 gift cards.

    To enter, follow these simple steps:

    1. Follow @BrockuIntl and @BrockCampusStore on Instagram
    2. Like the contest post on January 4, 2021 on the @BrockuIntl Instagram Page
    3. Make a New Year’s Resolution and tag two friends you want to join you
    4. BONUS ENTRY: share the post on the @BrockuIntl Instagram Page and tag @BrockuIntl

    The winner, selected at random from all qualifying entries, will receive $125 gift card to the Brock University Campus Store.

    Official rules & regulations

    1. The contest is open to all current students of Brock University.
    2. Contest entries must be posted between 8 a.m. on January 4 and 12 p.m. on January 15.
    3. Entrants must make a New Year’s Resolution and tag two friends they want to join them in the comment section of the original Instagram post from January 4.
    4. All entrants must follow @BrockuIntl and @BrockCampusStore on Instagram.
    5. There is no limit to the number of entries but repeat entries will be disqualified.
    6. Entrants will receive a bonus entry if they add the original @BrockuIntl Instagram post to their stories.
      • Please note that you must tag @BrockuIntl and your account must be public and/or following @BrockuIntl to count.
    7. The winner will be determined through random selection and announced on January 15 by 4 p.m. on the @BrockuIntl and @BrockCampusStore Instagram Stories.
    8. The winner will have until January 22 at 4 p.m. to accept the prize and confirm next steps through direct message on the @BrockuIntl and @BrockCampusStore Instagram account. Failure to confirm will result in another winner being selected.
    9. Comments featuring illicit content will be disqualified from the contest (profanity or objectable content as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct).
    10. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other social media platforms used throughout the contest.
    Categories: Contest

  • Holiday Bake-Off

    Tuesday, November 24, 2020 | By

    The search for the greatest holiday baker at Brock begins Dec. 3. Show off your family’s festive traditions and fantastic baking skills by entering your sweet holiday treat into the Brock Bake-Off.

    To enter, follow these simple steps:

    1. Follow @BrockuIntl on Instagram
    2. Take a photo of yourself with your holiday treat
    3. Direct message the photo, along with your name, ingredients & a recipe to the @BrockuIntl Instagram account

    Deadline to enter: Monday, Dec. 7 at 12 noon (EST).

    Prizes include:
    1st place
    $75 Skip the Dishes Gift Card
    2nd place
    $50 Skip the Dishes Gift Card
    3rd place
    $25 Skip the Dishes Gift Card

    The top four (4) entries will be put to popular vote between Monday, December 7 at 4 p.m. and Wednesday, December 9 at 12 p.m.

    Official rules & regulations

    1. The contest is open to all current faculty, staff and students of Brock University.
    2. Contest entries must be received between 4 p.m. on December 3 and 12 p.m. on December 7.
    3. All entrants must follow @BrockuIntl on Instagram.
    4. There is no limit to the number of entries but repeat entries will be disqualified.
    5. The top four entries will be determined by a select group of judges from Brock University.
    6. The top 3 finalists will be determined by popular vote between Monday, December 7 at 4 p.m. and Wednesday, December 9 at 12 p.m. on the @BrockuIntl Instagram page.
    7. The winner will have until December 16, 2020 at 4 p.m. to accept the prize and confirm next steps through direct message on the @BrockuIntl Instagram account. Failure to confirm will result in another winner being selected.
    8. Entries featuring illicit content will be disqualified from the contest (profanity or objectable content as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct).
    9. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other social media platforms used throughout the contest.
    Categories: Contest

  • A Spook-tacular Halloween Costume Contest

    Tuesday, October 20, 2020 | By

    Hosted by Brock International

    You’re invited to participate in Brock University’s spookiest contest of the year: The Halloween Costume Contest! Snap a photo in your Halloween costume and direct message it to @BrockuIntl on Instagram. Your costume will then be judged for both creativity and originality, with the top nine (9) entries put to popular vote starting Monday, November 1 at 4 p.m. The three (3) entries with the most votes will win a total of $150 in gift cards.

    To enter, follow these simple steps:

    1. Follow @BrockuIntl on Instagram
    2. Snap a photo in your Halloween costume
    3. Direct message your photo to the @BrockuIntl Instagram account along with your name, program of study and home country.

    Contest Prizes:

    The three (3) entries with the most votes will have the choice of five (5) gift cards (listed below) awarded in the following increments:

    1st place – $75 Gift Card
    2nd place – $50 Gift Card
    3rd place – $25 Gift Card

    Gift cards options include:

    Official rules & regulations:

    1. The contest is open to all current faculty, staff and students of Brock University.
    2. Contest entries must be received between 12 p.m. on October 29 and 8 a.m. on November 1.
    3. All entrants must follow @BrockuIntl on Instagram.
    4. There is no limit to the number of entries but repeat entries will be disqualified.
    5. The top nine (9) costumes will be determined by a select group of judges from Brock University.
    6. The top nine (9) entries will be put to popular vote between Monday, November 1 at 4 p.m. and Wednesday, November 3 at 12 p.m. on the @BrockuIntl Instagram page.
    7. The top three (3) finalists will be determined by the total number of comments (votes) for their costume on the contest post.
    8. The winner will have until November 10, 2020 at 4 p.m. to accept the prize and confirm next steps through direct message on the @BrockuIntl Instagram account. Failure to confirm will result in another winner being selected.
    9. Costumes reinforcing harmful stereotypes around race, gender, ability, culture and mental health or other illicit content will be disqualified from the contest.
    10. Students must abide by rules and regulations within the Student Code of Conduct and/or the guidelines included in the Halloween Costume Protocol, as outlined by BUSU.
    11. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other social media platforms used throughout the contest.
    Categories: Contest

  • Brock’s Got Talent

    Wednesday, September 09, 2020 | By

    Hosted by Brock International and Brock Residences

    Everyone has a hidden talent. This week, we want you to share it with the world! Record yourself performing hidden talent and direct message it to the @BrockuIntl Instagram account. You can choose to sing, dance, perform a comedy routine. The possibilities are endless. The top nine (9) entries will be put to popular vote starting Monday, September 14 at 4 p.m. to declare the winner.

    To enter, follow these simple steps:

    1. Follow @BrockuIntl and @BrockResidences on Instagram
    2. Record yourself performing your hidden talent

      1. Practice social distancing. If you’re performing your act with a partner, please ensure it’s someone you live with and you stay 6 feet apart.
    3. Direct message your entry video to the @BrockuIntl Instagram account

    Prizes include:
    1st place
    $75 Skip the Dishes Gift Card
    2nd place
    $50 Skip the Dishes Gift Card
    3rd place
    $25 Skip the Dishes Gift Card

    The top nine (9) entries will be put to popular vote between Monday, September 14 at 4 p.m. and Thursday, September 17 at 12 p.m.

    Please note:
    If you’re performing your act with a partner, please ensure it’s someone you live with and you stay 6 feet apart.

    Official rules & regulations

    1. The contest is open to all current faculty, staff and students of Brock University.
    2. Contest entries must be received between 12 p.m. on September 11 and 10 a.m. on September 14.
    3. All entrants must follow @BrockuIntl and @BrockResidences on Instagram.
    4. There is no limit to the number of entries but repeat entries will be disqualified.
    5. Entry videos can be a maximum of 60 seconds in length
    6. The winner will be determined by popular vote between Monday, September 14 at 4 p.m. and Thursday, September 17 at 12 p.m. on the @BrockuIntl Instagram page.
    7. The winner will have until September 20, 2020 at 4 p.m. to accept the prize and confirm next steps through direct message on the @BrockuIntl Instagram account. Failure to confirm will result in another winner being selected.
    8. Entries featuring illicit content will be disqualified from the contest (profanity or objectable content as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct).
    9. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other social media platforms used throughout the contest.
    Categories: Contest

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    Tuesday, July 21, 2020 | By

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