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Brescia University College and Western University Agree to Strategic Integration
LONDON, ON (21 September 2023) – A memorandum of understanding has been approved by the governing boards of Brescia University College and Western University that outlines plans for Brescia to fully integrate into Western, beginning in May 2024, at which point Brescia will wind down its operations as an affiliated university college. | LEARN MORE
New study reveals alarming trend of nicotine vaping among high school students
April 4, 2023: A new study by Jamie Seabrook of Brescia University College and Evan R. Wiley of Western University has shown an alarming number of high school students – 26 per cent – in Canada reported having vaped in the previous month. And the researchers say what they are inhaling with vapes or e-cigarettes is even more worrying. | LEARN MORE
Brescia, Huron and King’s University Colleges to Require Gender-Based Violence Prevention
Training for Incoming Students
May 4, 2022: As part of a shared commitment to create safe, open campus spaces, Brescia, Huron and King’s University Colleges are launching mandatory gender-based sexual violence prevention training for all student leaders and incoming first-year students. | LEARN MORE
Brescia hosts the Between Worlds art exhibit presented by local Indigenous artists,
Sean and Alexandra Couchie
March 25, 2022: Brescia University College is delighted to host the opening reception of the Between Worlds art exhibit on March 29, 2022 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. This stunning art show will showcase a beautiful display by Ojibwe artist, Sean Couchie and his daughter, Alexandra Couchie. | LEARN MORE
Brescia University College celebrates International Women’s Day with The Honourable
Jody Wilson-Raybould
March 3, 2022: In celebration of International Women’s Day, Brescia University College will host the fifth annual Dr. Colleen Hanycz Leadership Lecture on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022. This empowering event titled “LEADING WITH TRUTH: An Evening with Jody Wilson-Raybould” will feature an empowering discussion on women’s leadership. | LEARN MORE
Brescia, Huron and King’s University Colleges hire Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator
March 2, 2022: Brescia, Huron and King’s University Colleges have jointly hired Sean Hoogterp in a new role as Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator. | LEARN MORE
ACCUC Statement on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
March 1, 2022: The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities in Canada (ACCUC) is both dismayed and horrified to learn of the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia. | LEARN MORE
Presidents of King’s and Brescia release report on campus racial climate
November 22, 2021: The Presidents of King’s University College and Brescia University College are jointly releasing a report on campus racial climate at the two institutions LEARN MORE
Brescia University College expands Indigenous scholarships through new partnership
with Indspire
June 15, 2021: In a commitment to providing additional financial support to Indigenous post-secondary students, Brescia University College is pleased to announce the formation of a new partnership with Indspire, a national Indigenous charity dedicated to investing in the education of Indigenous peoples across Canada. LEARN MORE
Brescia University College establishes Centre for Women and Leadership and announces
inaugural Distinguished Chair
May 13, 2021: Brescia University College is pleased to announce the creation of the Brescia University College Centre for Women and Leadership and the appointment of its inaugural Distinguished Chair, Dr. Marlene Janzen Le Ber. LEARN MORE
Brescia University College expands Indigenous scholarships through new partnership
with Indspire
June 15, 2021: In a commitment to providing additional financial support to Indigenous post-secondary students, Brescia University College is pleased to announce the formation of a new partnership with Indspire, a national Indigenous charity dedicated to investing in the education of Indigenous peoples across Canada. LEARN MORE
Brescia University College establishes Centre for Women and Leadership and announces
inaugural Distinguished Chair
May 13, 2021: Brescia University College is pleased to announce the creation of the Brescia University College Centre for Women and Leadership and the appointment of its inaugural Distinguished Chair, Dr. Marlene Janzen Le Ber. LEARN MORE
Brescia University College plants seeds of support with new community garden
May 6, 2021: Brescia University College is planting an on-campus community garden effective spring 2021. Made possible by a $38,000 “seed” grant through the Fund for Gender Equality and the London Community Foundation, the Community Garden will help serve those facing food insecurity within the Brescia and London community – with a particular focus on women in-need. LEARN MORE
National study looks at the effect pandemic-related restrictions on family presence
has on PICU patients
April 28, 2021: Researchers are hoping to better understand what impact restricted family presence has had on pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) patients during the pandemic. It is hoped that results of the national study will help design family presence policies that can be adapted in the event of future threats. LEARN MORE
Strategic university leader named President of Brescia University College
April 20, 2021: The Board of Trustees of Brescia University College is pleased to announce that after a comprehensive, nation-wide search process, Dr. Lauretta Conklin Frederking has been appointed as the 13th Principal and newly named President of Brescia University College. LEARN MORE
Brescia University College becomes Blue Community
March 22, 2021: In recognition of World Water Day, Brescia has been awarded Blue Community certification, and becomes the first university in Ontario, and only the second university in Canada to receive this designation. LEARN MORE
Ready or not: Brescia professor co-edits childfree anthology
March 18, 2021: Dr. Helene Cummins, Professor at Brescia, explores in her co-authored and co-edited book, The Truth about M(O)therhood: Choosing to be Childfree. This anthology of interdisciplinary work provides readers with a variety of perspectives regarding reproductive choices and the emerging concept of being childfree-by-choice. LEARN MORE
Brescia University College marks International Women’s Day with Olympian and activist,
Waneek Horn-Miller
March 4, 2021: In celebration of International Women’s Day, on Monday, March 8th Brescia University College will host the fourth annual Dr. Colleen Hanycz Leadership Lecture: CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE: Finding Common Ground through Dialogue. LEARN MORE
Brescia research “takes up the reins” on benefits of therapeutic riding and equine-assisted
psychotherapy
February 22, 2021: Following twelve years of comprehensive and diverse research in the areas of therapeutic riding (TR) and equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP), Dr. Anne Barnfield, concludes that equine riding and therapy renders positive results in affecting the mental and physical health of its participants. LEARN MORE
Brescia endorses Bill 216: Food Literacy for Students Act
February 5, 2021: Brescia University College has joined professionals, educators and individuals across the province to endorse and sign Bill 216: Food Literacy for Students Act, 2020. LEARN MORE
Brescia University College freezes residence fees for 2021-2022 academic year
February 3, 2021: In response to the COVID-19 related financial setbacks that families across the globe are experiencing, Brescia University College will be freezing residence fees for the 2021-2022 academic year. LEARN MORE
Canada Life invests $250,000 at Brescia University College to launch innovative diversity
in leadership initiatives
January 13, 2021: At a virtual announcement on Wednesday, January 13th, Canada Life will present Brescia University College with a $250,000 contribution to the University’s LEAD WITH US Campaign to launch diversity in leadership programming in 2022. LEARN MORE
CANFAR Innovation Grant awarded to Brescia Professor to provide AIDS intervention
strategies
November 30: CANFAR has awarded Brescia Assistant Professor in Family Studies and Human Development, Dr. Roula Hawa and her national research team with a $40,000 research grant to actively explore and help repair this gap. LEARN MORE
Brescia faculty member appointed as Expert, Gender Based Violence in national study
funded by Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) Canada
November 5: Julie Young has been appointed as a gender-based violence (GBV) expert by the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women, funded by Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) Canada on their new national research initiative, entitled “Recognizing Critical Expertise in Gender-Based Violence Work." READ MORE
Largest Commitment to Higher Education for Current & Former Foster Kids Yet
OCTOBER 27: The Child Welfare Political Action Committee (Child Welfare PAC) is pleased to announce an additional four post-secondary institutions in London, Ontario have committed to financial support for up to 35 students who have “aged-out” of child protection system. READ MORE
Students find new voice with launch of The Journey’s Gift Podcast
OCTOBER 21 - Brescia University College’s Campus Ministry and International Office are pleased to launch a new podcast series, The Journey’s Gift. READ MORE
Brescia appoints Cheryl Jensen as Interim Principal
OCTOBER 16 - The Board of Trustees of Brescia University College is pleased to announce that Cheryl Jensen has been appointed as Interim Principal effective October 19, 2020. READ MORE
History comes alive at The Blessing of The Brescia Centennial Portraiture
OCTOBER 15 - Artistic expression, community connection and Brescia’s empowering history will be celebrated on Sunday, October 18th, 2020 at The Blessing of The Brescia Centennial Portraiture event. READ MORE
Brescia faculty member awarded SSHRC Connection Grant to bring global scholars to
campus for Qualitative Analysis Conference
OCTOBER 14 - A 2020 Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Connection Grant will support the gathering of over 150 international scholars and students at Brescia University College for the 37th annual Qualitative Analysis Conference. READ MORE
RBC Foundation gives $200,000 gift to enhance women’s leadership opportunities
SEPTEMBER 29 - RBC Foundation has confirmed today a new commitment of $200,000 to Brescia University College. This empowering gift, as part of RBC’s Future Launch program, will help enhance women’s leadership practice and further prepare Brescia’s students for ethical decision-making in socially-responsible careers. READ MORE
Agents of Change at Brescia challenges racism on campus and amplifies voices of colour
SEPTEMBER 14 - On May 25th, 2020, George Floyd, a 46 year-old Black man, was killed by a white police officer during an arrest for allegedly using a counterfeit bill in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This tragic event evoked an immediate response from Brescia students, who felt the urgency to stand up against all acts of racism and social injustice that they felt were happening on campus. READ MORE
Brescia Associate Professor and Research Team Receive Catalyst Grant to Tackle Issue
of Youth Vaping in Ontario
August 5, 2020 - Dr. Jamie Seabrook, Associate Professor in the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences at Brescia University College, is the recipient of a Catalyst Grant: Health Effects of Vaping from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). READ MORE
Brescia Students and AgScape Collaborate to Help High School Students Connect Agriculture
and Nutrition (CAN)
JUNE 24 - Food and Nutrition Masters students from Brescia University College and AgScape, Ontario’s leader in agriculture and food education, recently collaborated to strengthen Ontario high school students’ understanding of the connection between agriculture and nutrition READ MORE
Brescia Challenges the Community to Give to Students
May 4 - On Tuesday, May 5th, Brescia University College will take part in Giving Tuesday Now, a global day of giving that supports those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE
Brescia mourns the passing of Sister Frances Ryan
It is with sadness we share news that Sister Frances Ryan passed away peacefully Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her home, at Villa Angela. Sister Frances Ryan made a lasting impact at Brescia. READ MORE
Pair recognized with first annual Western International Volunteer Award
A pair of volunteers with Western Heads East (WHE) has been selected as co-recipients of the first annual Western International Volunteer Award. Wenjing Liu and Yaoshen Fang, both fourth-year students in the Foods and Nutrition Program at Brescia University College, were recognized this month for their outstanding commitment and dedication to WHE, a program that takes… READ MORE
Brescia University College lends support to the London Food Bank
April 3 - A project in one of Brescia’s first-year leadership studies courses has transformed into an advocacy project for the London Food Bank and local community. READ MORE
Brescia marks International Women’s Day with Maude Barlow at the third annual Dr.
Hanycz Leadership Lecture
March 3 - In celebration of International Women’s Day, Brescia University College will host the third annual Dr. Hanycz Leadership Lecture on Thursday, March 5th, 2020. READ MORE
Brescia signs new sponsorship agreement with The Mother St. Anne Lachance Society
February 27 - Brescia University College is celebrating another chapter in the University’s history, with the creation of a canonical sponsorship relationship with the newly formed, The Mother St. Anne Lachance Society. READ MORE
Brescia University College Adjunct Research Professor joins International Federation
for Home Economics at the United Nations
February 24 - Representatives from the International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE) gathered at the United Nations in New York City from February 10-19, 2020, to attend the 58th Session of the Commission for Social Development. READ MORE
Brescia joins the conversation during Bell Let’s Talk Day
January 28 - As part of the University’s annual events, Brescia University College will take part in a national conversation about mental health and wellness through an on-campus Bell Let’s Talk Day interactive event. READ MORE
All the world’s a stage at Brescia’s 13th annual Cultural Festival
January 21 - On Thursday, January 23rd, Brescia’s St. James Auditorium will be transformed into a world stage of song, dance, food, art and poetry, including a fashion show of cultural attire in celebration of Brescia’s 13th annual Cultural Festival. READ MORE