Media releases

• Panel to discuss economic recovery, gender equity as Brock partners with Niagara Workforce Planning Board

  Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 16 September 2020 – R0139

  The Niagara Workforce Planning Board (NWPB) and Brock University share the common goal of wanting to help build a prosperous Niagara community with a diverse and talented workforce.

  In its work to address workforce development challenges in the region, the NWPB has collaborated with Brock on research projects over the years. However, the partnership will be formalized when the two launch a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a free online event on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m.

  The event, which will be livestreamed, will include a panel discussion about Niagara’s economic recovery from the COVID pandemic as well gender equity in the region’s workforce.

  The partnership continues Brock’s efforts to contribute to its community by collaborating with Niagara organizations that, like the University itself, are working to support the health, vitality and well-being of the region.

  Among those taking part in the event will be:

  • Gervan Fearon, President, Brock University
  • Tim Kenyon, Vice-President, Research, Brock University
  • Vivian Kinnaird, CEO, Niagara Workforce Planning Board
  • Thalia Semplonius, Project Manager, Niagara Workforce Planning Board
  • Charles Conteh, Director, Niagara Community Observatory
  • Carol Phillips, Research Co-ordinator, Niagara Community Observatory
  • Kate Bezanson, Associate Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Associate Professor of Sociology, Brock University
  • Felice Martinello, Professor of Economics, Brock University
  • Julie Rorison, Manager Community Relations, Brock University

  Register for the free event on Brock’s Community engagement website here.

   

  What: Brock University and Niagara Workforce Planning Board MOU signing and ‘Economic Recovery in Niagara’ panel discussion

  When: Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon

  Where: Lifesize video meeting link will be emailed to registrants.

   

  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:

  * Dan Dakin, Manager Communications and Media Relations, Brock University ddakin@brocku.ca or 905-347-1970

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• Brock alumni invited to celebrate Homecoming from home

  Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 15 September 2020 – R0138

  Like so many other big events on the post-secondary calendar this year, Brock University’s Homecoming Weekend will have a whole new approach.

  Rather than a typical weekend of in-person events, celebrations and reunions, Brock will kick off its Virtual Homecoming Launch with the theme of ‘keeping the tradition alive, no matter where you are in the world.’

  “Where Homecoming has been confined to a single weekend in the past, this year’s Homecoming Weekend will act as a launching pad for continued celebrations and programming throughout the rest of the year,” said Terry Cockerline, Director, Alumni Relations.

  The celebration will get started Friday, Sept. 18 with the unveiling of a Steel Blade Classic tribute website, which will feature highlights from the annual hockey game over the years, history about the Classic, photo galleries and more. The website will become accessible through the Brock Homecoming website on Friday.

  At 7 p.m., the tribute website will host the screening of a video looking back at the 2018 Steel Blade Classic — when a record crowd watched Brock beat the Guelph Gryphons at the Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines. The highlight video features commentary from head coach Marty Williamson, current player Adam Berg and former player Skylar Pacheco.

  On Saturday, Sept. 19, the flagship Virtual Alumni Recognition Reception will launch as a website featuring the annual alumni awards with videos of each Dean recognizing their Distinguished Faculty Graduate Award recipients and acceptance speeches for the winners.

  The site will also include remarks from Brock President Gervan Fearon, Brock University Alumni Association (BUAA) President Greg Plata, Director of Alumni Relations Terry Cockerline and BUAA Recognition of Excellence Committee Chair Allie Hughes.

  At 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, alumni are invited to take part in live virtual campus tours. Spaces are limited and alumni are asked to register in advance here.

  Saturday will highlight Brock’s partnership with the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival, with the University serving as title sponsor of the Centre Stage Saturdays concert being livestreamed from 6 to 10 p.m. Brock Oenology and Viticulture alumni working in the wine industry will be featured throughout the broadcast.

  Brock alumni are encouraged to take part in a reunion photo contest being unveiled this weekend on the website to celebrate their one-, five-, 10-, 25- and 50-year anniversary milestones. The contest will run until Nov. 16 and anyone who takes part will be entered into a draw to win a variety of prizes.

  Badgers celebrating their silver (25-year) and golden (50-year) anniversaries with Brock are encouraged to request their cameo pins on the Homecoming website.

  For a full schedule of events and more information on future Homecoming events to be held throughout the fall, visit the Brock University Homecoming website.

  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:

  * Dan Dakin, Manager Communications and Media Relations, Brock University ddakin@brocku.ca or 905-347-1970

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