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Upcoming Events
Please join your BURA Executive for our monthly coffee club. Be sure to let us know that you plan to attend by registering below. Catch up with colleagues for some lively conversation on any topic you wish.
Date: Friday, April 19
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Ostin’s Restaurant – Holiday Inn, 327 Ontario St., St. Catharines ON
Register by: Friday, April 12
Join your BURA colleagues and Brock University President Lesley Rigg for the annual university update. Dr. Rigg will review the current year and look ahead to share her thoughts on where we are and where we’re going.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024. Pease register on or before Thursday, April 18.
- Time: Arrive for lunch: 11:30 am-noon, Lunch: 12:00 Noon, Presentation: Following lunch.
- Cost: Free, courtesy of Brock University, limit one guest per person.
- Location: Marilyn I Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts Atrium, 15 Artists’ Common, St. Catharines ON
- Parking: Paid parking is available at the Garden Park/Carlisle Street Parking Garage, entrance is on Garden Park. There is also on-street paid parking on St. Paul Street. Transportation can be arranged for members. Please contact buramembership@outlook.com to arrange for assistance.
- For any other questions about the event, please contact BURA@brocku.ca.
SOLD OUT!
With Dr. Charles Conteh
From farm produce to advanced food and beverage manufacturing, the agriculture and agrifood sector forms one of Niagara’s core economic drivers. The presentation will provide a portrait of the growth and development of this sector in the region, linking and comparing it to provincial and national trends. Beyond the numbers, it will tell the story of a sector that has navigated fluctuating currents of advances in science, technology, and innovation over several decades to shape and enrich Niagara into the region we know today. There is little doubt agribusiness will continue to play a vital role in driving the socioeconomic prosperity of the region. The presentation will conclude with some reflections on the institutions and policies that support the sector, offering recommendations on further leveraging its assets for greater resilience in a rapidly changing world.
Please join your BURA colleagues for this entertaining and informative presentation about the changes being seen in Niagara Agri-business.
About Charles
Charles Conteh is a professor in Brock’s Department of Political Science and serves as director of the Niagara Community Observatory (NCO), a university-based public policy think tank working in partnership with the Niagara community to foster, produce and disseminate research on current and emerging issues. He enjoys backyard gardening, landscaping and walking Niagara’s trails with his dog in his leisure time.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Pease register on or before Tuesday, May 7. No refunds will be given after this date.
- Time: Arrive for lunch: 11:30 am-noon, Lunch: 12:00 Noon, Presentation: Following lunch.
- Cost: $37.00 per person, including taxes and gratuity.
- Location: Holiday Inn, 327 Ontario St., St. Catharines ON
- Parking: Free parking is available on site. Transportation can be arranged for members. Please contact buramembership@outlook.com to arrange for assistance.
- For any other questions about the event, please contact BURA@brocku.ca.
Join your BURA Executive for our Annual General Meeting
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Please RSVP on or before Thursday, May 9.
- Location: Via Zoom (link will be sent to all registrants before the AGM)
- For any other questions about the event, please contact BURA@brocku.ca.
REGISTRATION NOT YET OPEN
Join your BURA colleagues for our end-of-the-year social at Brock University. Enjoy a barbecue and entertainment with Caitlyn Miller
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Pease register on or before Wednesday, May 29. No refunds will be given after this date.
- Time: Arrive for lunch: 11:30 am-noon, Lunch: 12:00 Noon, Presentation: Following lunch.
- Cost: TBA.
- Location: Pond Inlet, Brock University
- Parking: Paid is free on the university campus. Lot 1 is closest to the venue. Transportation can be arranged for members. Please contact buramembership@outlook.com to arrange for assistance.
- For any other questions about the event, please contact BURA@brocku.ca.
REGISTRATION NOT YET OPEN
Previous Events
Niagara will experience a rare total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to hear from Professor Barak Shoshany who will discuss solar eclipses in the context of astronomy, physics, history, and more. He will explain about the different types of eclipses, why they are so rare, and what you can expect to see during an eclipse. He will also talk specifically about the upcoming total solar eclipse which will be seen from St. Catharines and other regions in Canada, and how to watch it safely.
Luncheon Menu
- Fire-roasted tomato chipotle soup
- Grilled free-range chicken breast, watercress sauce
- Potato du jour
- Roasted root vegetables
- Raspberry chocolate mousse
- Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and tea
About Professor Shoshany
Barak Shoshany is a theoretical, mathematical, and computational physicist. He is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Brock University, where he recently won the Faculty of Mathematics and Science Award for Excellence in Teaching. He is also a Sessional Lecturer of Computational Science at McMaster University. His research focuses on the nature of time and causality in general relativity and quantum mechanics, as well as symbolic and high-performance scientific computing. In his spare time he is also a multi-instrumentalist and composer.
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Pease register on or before March 6. No refunds will be given after this date.
- Time: Arrive for lunch: 11:30 am-noon, Lunch: 12:00 Noon, Presentation: Following lunch.
- Cost: $37.00 per person, including taxes and gratuity.
- Location: Holiday Inn, 327 Ontario St., St. Catharines ON
- Parking: Free parking is available on site. Transportation can be arranged for members. Please contact buramembership@outlook.com to arrange for assistance.
- For any other questions about the event, please contact BURA@brocku.ca.
Please join your BURA Executive for our monthly coffee club. Be sure to let us know that you plan to attend. Catch up with colleagues for some lively conversation on any topic you wish. This group is very informal in nature. We have chosen a restaurant with ample dining space to allow for social distancing.
Date: Tuesday, February 20
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Ostin’s Restaurant – Holiday Inn, 327 Ontario St., St. Catharines ON
Deadline for registration: Tuesday, February 13
Registration is closed
Enjoy lunch and a matinee film presentation of the 2023 British romantic comedy “Rye Lane” (TRAILER) at the Niagara Artists Centre Microcinema. Bring your sweetheart (or just come on your own) and enjoy a lunch catered by Rise Above Restaurant – a very popular local vegan restaurant.
Lunch Menu
- Includes wrap, salad, dessert, and tea or coffee
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Pease register on or before February 8. No refunds will be given after this date.
- Time: Arrive for lunch: 11:30 am-noon, Lunch: 12:00 Noon, Movie Presentation: Following lunch.
- Cost: $30 per person, including taxes and gratuity.
- Location: Niagara Artists Centre, 354 St Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3N2
- Parking: Paid parking is located at the multi-storey parking lot on Carlisle, entrance is on Garden Park. There is also on-street paid parking nearby on St Paul Street.
- Transportation can be arranged for members. Please contact buramembership@outlook.com to arrange for assistance.
- For any other questions about the event, please contact BURA@brocku.ca.
Registration is closed
Please join your BURA Executive for our monthly coffee club. Be sure to let us know that you plan to attend. Catch up with colleagues for some lively conversation on any topic you wish. This group is very informal in nature. We have chosen a restaurant with ample dining space to allow for social distancing.
Date: Wednesday, January 24
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Ostin’s Restaurant – Holiday Inn, 327 Ontario St., St. Catharines ON
Deadline for registration: Wednesday, January 17
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Please join us for lunch and a presentation by Francine McCarthy, a leading researcher on freshwater and marine sediments. Francine will discuss the unique attributes of Crawford Lake, Ontario that have led to its selection by the Anthropocene Working Group as the proposed ‘golden spike’ to define the Anthropocene epoch. She will also highlight the social implications of defining a geologic epoch based on human impact. Canadian Geographic has called Francine “a key mover and shaker in what is possibly the biggest geological announcement of our generation.”
For additional (free) information on the Anthropocene, please visit the Canadian Geographic magazine article and an explanatory YouTube video.
About Dr. Francine McCarthy
Francine is a Professor of Earth Sciences, a Core Member of the Environmental Sustainability Research Centre, and an Associate Member of Biological Sciences, at Brock University. She is also a Research Associate at the Royal Ontario Museum.
Lunch Buffet Menu
- Grilled Garlic Buttered Rustic Baguette
- Mixed Gourmet Greens
- Grilled Chicken Rigatoni with Roasted Bell Peppers
- Pesto Alfredo Penne Primavera in Fresh Tomato Sauce
- Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni in a Rose Sauce
- Assorted Dessert Squares, Bars, and Brownies
- Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf, and Tea
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024. Pease register on or before January 5. No refunds will be given after this date.
- Time: Arrive for lunch: 11:30 am-noon, Lunch: 12:00 Noon, Presentation: Following lunch.
- Cost: $35 per person, including taxes and gratuity.
- Location: Holiday Inn, 327 Ontario St., St. Catharines ON
- Parking: Free parking is available on site. Transportation can be arranged for members. Please contact buramembership@outlook.com to arrange for assistance.
- For any other questions about the event, please contact BURA@brocku.ca.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Join your BURA friends and colleagues for some holiday cheer and lively entertainment. A delicious family-style lunch will be served. Great holiday music will be provided by Brock’s own Don Cyr and Sophia DeLuca (piano and vocals).
Join us for a fabulous festive festival of good cheer!
Menu
Assorted dinner rolls with butter
Family style house salad
Family style Farfalle pasta with Marinara sauce
Family Style Meatballs & Italian Sausage
Ice Cream Bombette
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023. Pease register on or before December 7. No refunds will be given after this date.
- Time: Arrive for lunch: 11:30 am-noon, Lunch: 12:00 Noon, Entertainment: During and following lunch.
- Cost: $40.00 per person, including taxes and gratuity.
- Location: Club Roma (Gemini ‘B’ room), 125 Vansickle Rd, St. Catharines ON
- Parking: Free parking is available on site. Transportation can be arranged for members. Please contact buramembership@outlook.com to arrange for assistance.
- For any other questions about the event, please contact BURA@brocku.ca.
Registration is closed