Brock University
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{{Infobox_University
|name = Brock University
|image = Image:Brocklogo.gif
|motto = Surgite!
(Push on!)
|established = 1964
|type = Public
|chancellor = Raymond Moriyama
|president = Terry Boak
|city = St. Catharines
|state = ON
|country = Canada
|undergrad = 16,356
|postgrad = 1,053
|staff = 545
|campus = Urban/Suburban
|mascot = Boomer the Badger
|colours = Red and white
|website= www.brocku.ca
|}}
Brock University is a modern comprehensive university located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. The primarily undergraduate university has a student population of over 16,000 full- and part-time students.
The university was founded in 1964 as one of a series of universities created in Ontario to handle the undergraduate education of baby boomers. It has since expanded its role as a comprehensive university, and now offers a number of graduate and post-graduate courses. Over 70% of Brock's student population come from outside the Niagara Region, the highest number of non-local students at any Canadian university.
Brock University was ranked second in The Globe and Mail's 2003 University Report Card, and had the third-highest increase in external research funding in all of Canada. The University is experiencing unprecedented growth, with several multi-million dollar expansion projects underway. Despite this growth, university administration has decided to not seek enrollment beyond the 16,000 full-time student level.
Brock was named for Major General Sir Isaac Brock, who lost his life during the Battle of Queenston Heights in the War of 1812. His last words are said to be "Surgite! Push on!", and they became the university motto.
In late 2004, Brock University president David W. Atkinson announced that he would be leaving Brock as of August 1st, 2005 to assume the presidency of Carleton University. Jack Lightstone, formerly of Concordia University, will become the new president starting July 1st, 2006 [1].
Brock is home to the Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary of the Lutheran Church - Canada.
The university is represented in Canadian Interuniversity Sport by the Brock Badgers.
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Student Residences
Brock University is currently home to 2 391 students, in 6 separate residences. The majority of these are first-year students, though there is a sizable population of upper-year students who live in residence as well. Traditional style residences are serviced by Sodexho food services, who operate the DeCew and Lowenberger Dining Halls, and are also responsible for a number of other miscellaneous residence tasks as well.
DeCew Residence
The oldest of the Brock Residences (1969), DeCew Residence contains 411 beds in a traditional residence style building. The majority of the rooms are double-rooms (room-mates), though there are also four single-rooms on each floor as well. Each floor typically houses 12 students who share two common living areas and two washrooms. These washrooms are normally divided male/female, except for two residence 'houses' which are female-only. DeCew Residence also houses the DeCew Dining Hall, which services DeCew, Vallee, and Earp Residences.
DeCew Residence is divided into 10 'houses' of approximately 42 students each, each with its own mascot. The residence houses include: Keefer (Camels), Fitzgibbon (Paws), Cruickshank (Dolphins), Hunter (Monsters), Holmes (Camels), Shickluna (Lions), Simcoe (Angels), MacDonnel (Dragons), St. Julien (Moose), and Brant (Bulldogs).
Gordon and Betty Vallee Residence
Gordon and Betty Vallee Residence, commonly referred to simply as Vallee, is another traditional-style residence which was opened in 1995. It contains 251 beds on 4 floors, with the 1st floor basement serving as home to the laundry machines, maintenance closets, and a suite for the Head Resident. Students in this residence share a washroom with one other person and while this affords more privacy to the students living there, it also means that, unlike DeCew, students have to clean their own washrooms.
The residence is divided into 6 halls: Mack (Mallards), Egerton (Huskies), Bradley (Armadillos), Dufferin (G'Nomes), Renaud (Tiggers), and Yeo (Crusaders).
Alan Earp Residence
Earp Residence was officially opened in 2001, and is home to 255 students. The building is very similar to Vallee Residence, in that all of its rooms are single-rooms with a washroom shared between two students. Like Vallee, Earp is a five-story building, with the basement housing maintenance equipment and laundry facilities.
Alan Earp Residence is divided into 5 floors: MacDougall (Groundhogs), Doherty (Phoenix), Sheaffe (Titans), Secord (Barracudas), and Merritt (Wizards)
Arnie Lowenberger Residence
Arnie Lowenberger Residence is the newest of Brock University's residences, and officially opened midway through 2003. The building endured some controversy, as it was not completed on time and all 311 of the students who were supposed to live in it had to be put up in nearby hotels for several weeks, until the building could be completed. Since then, it has become known lovingly as the Berg by those who call it home.
Lowenberger differs from Vallee and Earp Residences in terms of washrooms. Rather than being entirely composed of single-rooms, Lowenberger is a combination of single- and double-rooms, which are paired up with a washroom. Thus, each washroom in the building is shared between three students. Lowenberger also houses the Lowenberger Dining Hall.
Lowenberger is divided into 5 halls: East 100/200s (Ravens), West 200s (Stars), East 300s (Coyotes), West 300s (Wolves), and East 400s (Hawks).
Village Residence
Village Residence currently contains 888 beds for students. It was originally opened in 1989, though expansions followed in 1993, 1998, and 2002. It is one of Brock's two non-traditional style residences, where 5 students in three single-rooms and one double-room share a common living space, as well as a kitchen. Village is not serviced by Sodexho food services, though students living there have the option of purchasing meal plans to use at either of the Dining Halls.
Village is divided into 12 courts: Dittrick Spartans (Court 1), Theal Eagles (Court 2), Lampman Dinos (Court 3), Tubman Polar Bears (Court 4), Kirby Cows (Court 5), Carnochan Killer Whales (Court 6), Petrie Pirates (Court 7), Wetherald Wabbits (Court 8), Hainer Hammerheads (Court 9), Currie Chameleons (Court 10), Green Gators (Court 11), and the Bennett Broncos (Court 12)
Quarry View Residence
Quarry View Residence opened in the fall of 2003, along with Lowenberger. It contains 288 beds, which are divided into 3- or 4-person units entirely in single-rooms. Quarry View, like Village, is a non-traditional residence where students have a common living area and kitchen.
Quarry View Residence is divided into 6 blocks: Block 1 Musketeers, Block 2 Mavericks, Block 3 Yellow Baboons, Block 4 Martians, Block 5 Sea Otters, and Block 6 Renegades.
Trivia
Brock University hosted the historic St. Catharines Wine Tasting of 2005, in which Canadian wines outscored the best French wine in blind tasting by experts.
See also
External links
- Official web site
- Residence Action Council home page
- A comprehensive look at Brock's athletic system
- Job Opportunities and Career Resources @ Brock
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