As announced on March 10, Brock’s Sexual Assault and Harassment Policy (SAHP) is currently under review. The University is looking for any feedback on the policy and its procedures from Brock students, staff, faculty members, and librarians. The consultation process will run until May 13, 2022 and includes an online consultation portal, through which members of the ... Continue reading
Memoranda
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Call for participants: Open consultation sessions for SAHP review
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Spring Convocation to be held in person
Brock University is planning to hold in-person Convocation ceremonies for the approximately 3,500 graduands who will be part of the Class of 2022 this spring. The celebration will be the first to be held in person since fall 2019, after which all Convocation ceremonies were moved online due to COVID-19. The 2022 Spring Convocation ceremonies will be held in ... Continue reading
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Provincial regulations mandating capacity limits, active screening have ended
Capacity limits and active screening requirements at Brock University campuses have now ended as a result of changes to provincial regulations that took effect earlier this month. As previously announced, Brock’s vaccine and masking mandates will remain in place until at least the end of the Winter Term. Anyone coming to a Brock campus ... Continue reading
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Brock to host Town Hall on equity, diversity, inclusivity and decolonization
Brock University will host its next Town Hall on Friday, April 8 with a focus on equity, diversity, inclusivity and decolonization. Open to the entire Brock community, the virtual event will take place on Lifesize from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Fostering a culture of inclusivity, accessibility, reconciliation and decolonization is one of the four key pillars of ... Continue reading
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Nominations sought for honorary degree recipients
The Governance Committee of the Brock University Senate is seeking nominations for potential recipients of honorary degrees. Honorary degrees are awarded at the University’s Convocation ceremonies and recognize the exceptional work of community members as wells as those within a particular discipline. Recipients also deliver the Convocation address. The degrees are awarded on the ... Continue reading
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Rapid antigen tests available for Brock students, faculty and staff
Thousands of free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are now available to students and others at Brock University as part of ongoing efforts to keep the campus community safe. Starting Wednesday, March 16, students can pick up a rapid antigen test kit from one of the following locations on the main St. Catharines campus. Plans are also ... Continue reading
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Brock’s commitment to support our community during the war in Ukraine
As the world grapples with the global uncertainties wrought by the conflict in Ukraine, I wanted to write to our community to provide an update on steps Brock University is taking to ensure the well-being of our students, faculty and staff. Brock is home to people from all regions of the world. Thankfully, this is ... Continue reading
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Review of the Sexual Assault and Harassment Policy
Brock’s Sexual Assault and Harassment Policy (SAHP) outlines the University’s commitment to respond to allegations of sexual violence affecting members of its community, including students, staff, faculty members and librarians, as well as the procedures the University will use to do so. The SAHP is currently under review. The University is looking for ... Continue reading
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Brock to continue with health measures until at least the end of the Winter Term
As previously announced, Brock University will continue with the following health and safety measures until at least the end of the Winter Term: A mandatory masking requirement (medical grade masks are highly recommended for students and required for faculty and staff). A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for anyone coming to campus. A COVID-19 booster vaccine requirement ... Continue reading
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Brock launches second round of Indigenous Research Grant
Brock’s Office of Research Services is now accepting applications for the second round of the University’s Indigenous Research Grant. Launched last year, the grant provides up to $7,500 for two years for faculty to undertake research or creative activities in any discipline and on any topic that relates to Indigenous Peoples. While preference will ... Continue reading