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• Brock Sports and Niagara Police to announce new community initiative

  Tuesday, December 06, 2016 | By Brock University

  MEDIA ADVISORY: R00250 – 24 November 2016

  Brock Sports and the Niagara Regional Police Service will announce a new community partnership on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 10:30 a.m. in the Walker Sports Complex.
   
  Brock University has 42 sports teams and 800 student-athletes while the Niagara Regional Police has 700 officers serving Niagara.
   
  For the past decade, the two community leaders have partnered on numerous community initiatives, highlighted by the IMPACT Program. Many Brock student-athlete graduates have also gone on to become police officers with the NRPS.
   
  Speaking at Tuesday’s announcement will be representatives from Brock University, Brock Sports and Niagara Regional Police Service, as well as current athletes and former athletes now working with the NRPS.

  What: Brock Sports, NRPS community initiative announcement
  When: Tuesday, Nov. 29 – 10:30 a.m.
  Where: Brock University Walker Sports Complex

  For more information or to RSVP:

  * Dan Dakin, Media Relations Officer, Brock University ddakin@brocku.ca, 905-688-5550 x5353 or 905-347-1970

  * Shawn Whiteley, Sports Information & Marketing Coordinator, Brock Sports swhiteley@brocku.ca, 905-688-5550 x4506

  * Constable Phil Gavin, Niagara Regional Police Service, Philip.Gavin@niagarapolice.ca

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• Brock University named one of Hamilton-Niagara’s top employers

  Wednesday, November 23, 2016 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: R00249 – 23 November 2016
   
  Southern Ontario is about to find out what nearly 6,000 full- and part-time employees already know: Brock University is a great place to work.
   
  The University has made the 2017 list of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers, an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Now in its 10th year, the designation recognizes employers in the area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
   
  The announcement was made in the Hamilton Spectator on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
   
  Brian Hutchings, Brock’s Vice-President, Administration, said the designation recognizes the attributes that help the University be a supportive asset and partner to the Niagara community.
   
  “The number one priority in our strategic plan is to make Brock a preferred place to work and study, so I think this recognition demonstrates that,” Hutchings said. “Brock is a great place to work and most people in the Niagara region know that.”
   
  Dr. Grant Armstrong, Associate Vice-President, Human Resources, said Brock submitted a comprehensive application for the awards that focused on:
  ·      The University’s impact locally, nationally and internationally
  ·      Plentiful opportunities for personal and professional growth
  ·      The collegial and collaborative nature of working at Brock
  ·      Strong community involvement from across all faculties and departments
  ·      Brock’s unique Niagara location in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
   
  Armstrong said he hopes the Top Employers designation reinforces Brock’s reputation as a preferred place to work and furthers the University’s ability to attract high-calibre recruits.
   
  “The University needs a calibre of skilled and dedicated staff who help Brock support not just our students, but our surrounding Niagara community,” he said. “One way to attract and retain talented employees is to make the University a very supportive and gratifying place to work.”
   
  The Top Employer award was announced shortly after the University launched a new Brock University careers website. It includes the latest career opportunities, testimonials from current employees and other information on the benefits of working at Brock.
   
   
   
  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:
   
  * Dan Dakin, Media Relations Officer, Brock University ddakin@brocku.ca, 905-688-5550 x5353 or 905-347-1970
   
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