Media releases

• The dress code is denim at event supporting DSBN Academy bursaries

  Friday, January 26, 2018 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 26 January 2018 – R00015

  The first step in helping Niagara’s next generation of post-secondary learners involves donning a pair of blue jeans and enjoying a night on the town.

  The third-annual Denim, Diamonds and Diplomas gala will be held Saturday, Feb. 3 at Club Roma in support of DSBN Academy.

  Hosted by the Brock Leaders Citizenship Society (BLCS), the event funds bursaries for students who will become the first in their family to attend post-secondary school.

  “It’s pretty amazing to see and hear about the impact this event has had on the Academy’s students,” said fourth-year Brock University Concurrent Education and Child and Youth Studies student Lauren Saly, one of four BLCS members on the gala’s planning committee.

  Organizers aim to raise $20,000 annually through the gala in order to provide a bursary to each of the Academy’s graduating students.

  “It’s a goal we’ve been able to meet every year and we hope to see that continue,” Saly said.

  The school’s first graduating class crossed the stage in June 2017 and 45 bursaries were presented.

  Many students are faced with challenges when pursuing higher education and being able to assist those with yet another hurdle in their path is “incredibly rewarding,” Saly said.

  The gala begins with a cocktail hour and performance by students in the DSBN Academy band at 6 p.m. Guests are then treated to a three-course meal, followed by a silent auction, diamond ring raffle and evening of live entertainment.

  “If you’re looking for a gala that isn’t your traditional formal black tie affair, this is a great fit,” Saly said.

  For those wondering about the dress code, denim is encouraged with many guests opting to wear jeans along with a suit jacket or dressy blouse.

  Tickets for the gala are $65 each or $600 for a table of 10.

  More information is available on the event’s Facebook page and tickets can be purchased online through the Education Foundation of Niagara.

  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

  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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• Brock, Meridian team up to help others with Badgers Care

  Thursday, January 25, 2018 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 25 January 2018 – R00014

  For Brock Sports, it’s more than just a game.

  Established in 2015, the Badgers Care program encourages Brock varsity teams, coaches and student-athletes to be good community citizens through outreach, leadership and volunteerism. The unique program co-ordinated through Brock Sports is beneficial to the Niagara community, as well as everyone involved from Brock.

  “Badgers Care allows these student-athletes and their coaches to use their passion for athletics to foster their own personal development beyond academics and sports,” said Neil Lumsden, Director, Brock Sports. “At the same time, they’re working alongside the community to make Niagara a better place to live, work and play.”

  To strengthen the community outreach through the program, Meridian, Ontario’s largest credit union, is joining Badgers Care as a community partner.

  The partnership was officially announced Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the Badgers’ home basketball games against the Guelph Gryphons at Bob Davis Gymnasium.

  Wade Stayzer, Meridian Vice-President, Retail said the relationship is a natural fit since both Brock and Meridian have a long history of collaborating to help build stronger communities.

  With the new agreement, Badgers Care, Powered by Meridian, will receive additional funding to extend its programming reach in Niagara.

  “Both organizations aim to recognize and enhance the leadership potential in people,” Stayzer said. “At Brock, student-athletes find time between school, training and playing to volunteer and bring to life the Badgers Care program. At Meridian, employees build people’s lives through advice and fulfilment of financial services and we, too, volunteer and demonstrate our passions through our commitment to building strong communities.”

  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

  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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