This item reproduces a letter from the Provost published in The Brock News on Wednesday, February 24. ______________________________ Earlier this month, a remarkable series of events, including a poignant installation of red dresses across the Brock campus, was organized and led by a committed group of Brock students, faculty, staff and community members. The annual weeklong display ... Continue reading
Memoranda
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Message in support of the REDress project
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Provost’s report to the 687th meeting of Senate
It is customary for the the Provost & Vice-President, Academic to provide a report to each meeting of Senate outlining plans, priorities, issues and other news. As these reports are already public through the University Secretariat Office, they will also be shared regularly through this memorandum page. Note that appendices to the report can be ... Continue reading
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Faculty focus groups for Brock brand renewal project
Brock University has undertaken a cross-campus initiative to renew its brand and positioning. A brand steering committee has begun its work. The committee includes representatives of each Faculty and also student, staff and volunteer members from across the University. As part of this project, a series of focus groups will be facilitated to allow members ... Continue reading
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ORS launches new Indigenous Research Grant
The Office of Research Services (ORS) has launched a new fund, the Indigenous Research Grant (IRG), which is funded by the Office of the Vice-President, Research. The grant, valued up to $7,500 per proposal, enables Brock researchers, scholars, postdocs and those holding limited-term appointments to undertake research or creative activities in any discipline and on any ... Continue reading
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Free webinar: ‘Building Better Research: Research through Community Partnerships’
On Tuesday, January 26 from 12-1, the Office of Research Services, the University Library and the Government and Community Relations Office will be hosting a free webinar for Brock faculty members, librarians and staff on conducting research through community partnerships. Research and knowledge mobilization are an integral part of Brock’s community engagement strategy. Brock’s ... Continue reading
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Brock plans recovery from COVID-19 with progressive return to campus
The past few months have been challenging for Brock University students, staff and faculty. The evolution of the pandemic has required everyone to adjust to ever-changing circumstances, shifting plans on short notice to respect public health guidelines. The University recognizes the toll the current environment is taking on all members of its community and would ... Continue reading
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Provost’s report to the 686th meeting of Senate
It is customary for the the Provost & Vice-President, Academic to provide a report to each meeting of Senate outlining plans, priorities, issues and other news. As these reports are already public through the University Secretariat Office, they will also be shared regularly through this memorandum page. _________________________________________________________ Provost’s Report to Senate – January 20, 2021 Dear colleagues, ... Continue reading
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Brock extends credit/no credit grade options for undergraduate students
Please note the following Brock News item from Thursday, December 17. _________________________________ Given the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the academic lives of students, Brock University is extending a series of measures first introduced in April to provide additional grading options to undergraduates. The decision is similar to steps taken recently by several other Canadian ... Continue reading
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Provost’s report to the 685th meeting of Senate
It is customary for the the Provost & Vice-President, Academic to provide a report to each meeting of Senate outlining plans, priorities, issues and other news. As these reports are already public through the University Secretariat Office, they will also be shared regularly through this memorandum page. _________________________________________________________ Provost’s Report to Senate – December 16, 2020 With the ... Continue reading
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Holiday greetings from the Provost
Dear members of the Brock community, As the end of the term approaches, I want to thank all students, staff, faculty members and librarians for their extraordinary efforts in these recent months. The Fall term has been like no other and has presented us with challenges beyond those we ever thought we would face. Yet ... Continue reading