JANUARY 13, 2020, St. Catharines – The Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU) is looking for future leaders as the nominations for the Directors of the Board and student executives opened Monday morning. The annual election seeks out students who are driven, dedicated and passionate about Brock University to join the list of nominees for the open positions. The available positions …
Suicide Support and Resources
October 12th, 2018 The Brock University Students’ Union is deeply saddened by the recent tragedies at Burgoyne Bridge in downtown St. Catharines. We extend our sincerest condolences to the friends and family of those who died by suicide and all community members who continue to be impacted. Students please know there are resources available if you are struggling with depression, …
BUSU Announces new Sustainability Initiatives
In a continued effort to improve our impact both locally and globally, the Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU) is proud to officially announce two new sustainable initiatives at our on campus operations, General Brock and Union Station. With a large portion of revenue coming from coffee sales, General Brock, BUSU’s on-campus retail location, has decided to tackle coffee waste one …
Concert Announcement
BIG TICKET CONCERT EXPLANATION: So tonight, we delayed opening doors due to weather until 8:30pm. At 8:30pm, we opened doors for all students who were lined up. Approximately 600 students were let in and then evacuated into Isaac’s minutes later due to lightning. Shortly after students migrated into Isaac’s, the Big Ticket Outdoor concert was cancelled. Alessia Cara found out …
A Message from BUSU President Kyle Rose
My fellow students, As you may be aware there is an investigation underway regarding a sexual harassment claim. The claim that a faculty member sexually harassed a student is disheartening because Brock University prides itself on being a safe and secure campus. Sexual violence is an issue that university campuses across the country have made a high priority in recent …
Campus Closure – March 1st, 2016
As a result of Brock University’s campus closures beginning at 5pm on Tuesday, March 1st, Brock University Student’s Union will subsequently be closing all operations as well. Affected operations are: General Brock Store – Closing at 4:30PM Union Station: Closing at 5:00PM Skybar Lounge: Closing at 5:00PM Isaac’s Bar & Grill: Closing at 5:00PM BUSU Office: Closing at 5:00PM Grocery …
BUSU Elections Live Chat
BUSU CRO John Pappas will be available during this live chat to answer all your election related questions. Can’t make the chat? Use the #BUSUElections on any major social network and we will do our best to answer your question.
Brock to make artificial turf field announcement Friday
MEDIA ADVISORY R00082 2 June 2015 Brock University — Communications & Public Affairs Artificial turf field announcement Friday Brock University officials will announce plans for a new artificial turf sports field Friday. The announcement will take place at 12:15 p.m. Friday, June 5 on the existing lacrosse field located to the west of the …
TWIB (This Week in BUSAC) – Meeting #1
Hello Brock students! On Sunday, May 3rd, the Brock University Students’ Administrative Council (BUSAC) met for the first time this term. A summary of what took place is below: Presentations: –Anna Lathrop, Vice-Provost Teaching and Learning presented to BUSAC on her role within the university and how councillors can improve the student experience. -Jonathan Champagne, Executive Director of the Canadian …
Brock University keeps 1.2 million water bottles out of landfill
Brock University will celebrate Earth Day today by raising a few tall cold ones — of water, that is — enjoyed in refillable water bottles. By installing 22 water bottle filling stations on campus since 2013, Brock has kept more than 1.2 million plastic water bottles out of landfill. Numbers show the filling stations have gained in popularity with an …