Articles from:November 2019

• Brock cancels evening classes due to winter storm

  Monday, November 11, 2019 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 11 November 2019 – R00179

  Evening classes and other activities at Brock University have been cancelled for Monday, Nov. 11, in anticipation of poor travel conditions due to a winter storm that is moving across southern Ontario.

  The cancellation includes the main Brock campus, the Hamilton campus and the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts.

  The decision affects all academic classes, recreational and intramural activities that were scheduled to begin at or later than 5 pm.

  Libraries will be also closed.

  Dining halls in both Decew and Lowenberger residences will remain open.

  For updates on the status of Brock operations, please monitor www.brocku.ca

   

  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:

  Kevin Cavanagh, Brock University Communications [email protected], 905-688-5550 x5888

  Michelle Presse, Brock University Communications [email protected], 905-688-5550 x4420

  Brock University Marketing and Communications has a full-service studio where we can provide high definition video and broadcast-quality audio.

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• Indigenous Rights Conference to be hosted at Brock

  Monday, November 11, 2019 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 11 Nov. 2019 – R00178

  Organizers hope to welcome a significant turnout from across the community for the Indigenous Rights Conference this Saturday Nov. 16 in downtown St Catharines, where a host of scholars and leaders will examine a range of Indigenous issues.

  Taking place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Brock University’s Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, the conference is free and open to interested community members.

  The day will include the Strong Water Women drum group, various film screenings (including

  Brock Chancellor Shirley Cheechoo’s documentary Tracks in the Snow), a feast featuring vegan and non-vegan food, and more.

  The conference is hosted by the Supporters of Haudenosaunee Right to Hunt in collaboration with Brock Human Rights and Equity, the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies, Brock Justice Centre, Indigenous Solidarity Coalition at Brock and CUPE 4207.

  To see the full conference agenda, go to https://brocku.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/61/Indigenous-Rights-Conference-schedule.pdf

   

  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:

  Kevin Cavanagh, Brock University Communications, [email protected] or 905-688-5550 ext. 5888 or 905 321-4310

  Michelle Pressé, Brock University Communications, [email protected] or 905-688-5550 ext. 4420 or 905-246-1963

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