2016

Media Release Brescia University CollegeBrescia commits to multipronged approach in dealing with sexual violence on campus.

DECEMBER 7 – Brescia University College has formally and proactively committed to creating a safer campus environment through the approval and implementation of a Sexual Violence Policy, adhering to and in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. READ MORE

Media Release Brescia University CollegeBrescia student and Director of Campus Ministry to represent Canada at the IV World Congress on the Pastoral Care of International Students in Rome

NOVEMBER 25  Brescia University College’s Director of Campus Ministry, Catherinanne George and second-year international student, Maggie McLellan have been selected by Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry (CCCM) to represent Canada in Rome at the IV World Congress on the Pastoral Care of International Students, beginning November 28th through December 2nd. READ MORE

Media Release Brescia University CollegeBrescia University College research study shows school-aged children consume more sugar-sweetened beverages and snacks from packed lunches in the Balanced School Day schedule than kids in the traditional schedule

OCTOBER 31 – Dr. Paula Dworatzek, Chair of the School of Food & Nutritional Sciences recently investigated the differences in students’ lunches in the traditional classroom day versus the balanced school day (BSD). READ MORE

Media Release Brescia University CollegeBrescia hosts 150 high school students at fifth annual International Day of the Girl celebration

OCTOBER 14 – International Day of the Girl will be celebrated at Brescia University College on October 17th, bringing over 150 local high school students to campus for a half-day event. READ MORE

Media Release Brescia University CollegeBrescia Principal to forego formal installation ceremony to direct funding to student awards

SEPTEMBER 7 – Brescia University College’s 12th Principal, Dr. Susan Mumm has elected to forego the traditional, formal installation ceremony and will instead direct the cost savings towards supporting new student awards. READ MORE

Media Release Brescia University CollegeBrescia celebrates Class of 2016 and honours distinguished faculty at 2016 Baccalaureate and Convocation

JUNE 20 – Brescia University College’s two-day long graduation celebration began June 19th with almost 900 Brescia faculty, staff and graduates gathering for its time-honoured 94th annual Baccalaureate and Magisterial Exercises. READ MORE

Media Release Brescia University CollegeBrescia alumna and international human rights activist to receive honorary degrees at Western’s 307th Convocation 

JUNE 16 – On June 16th and 20th, Brescia University College will host Dr. Stephanie Atkinson, ’68 and international human rights activist, Nazanin Afshin-Jam MacKay. Both women will be amongst sixteen distinguished individuals who will be recognized with honorary degrees at Western’s 307th Convocation. READ MORE

Media Release Brescia University CollegeOne-of-a-kind leadership camp continues to take new campers

JUNE 15 – Now entering its ninth year, Brescia University College’s premier summer day camp, Girls LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development), continues to take new campers for the 2016 summer season. READ MORE

Media Release Brescia University CollegeBrescia’s Just Own It Boot Camps Focus on Female Entrepreneurship

APRIL 12 – Brescia University, recognizing the need to promote entrepreneurship to young women, is hosting three sessions of the Just Own It Boot Camps for female high school students interested in exploring entrepreneurship. READ MORE

Media Release Brescia University CollegeBrescia’s Student-Led Sock Drive Helps Keep London Community Warm 

 APRIL 5 – On Tuesday, April 5th, members of Brescia University College’s Canadian Association of Food Professionals (CAFP) student branch gathered at the Unity Project in downtown London to donate more than 3,000 pairs of socks to help the homeless in the London Community. READ MORE

Media Release Brescia University CollegeBrescia University College Presents the Inaugural BresciaLEAD Awards Featuring Keynote Speaker Geena Davis

APRIL 4On Thursday, April 7th, Brescia University College will honour the inaugural BresciaLEAD Award winners at the London Convention Centre. READ MORE

Media Release Brescia University CollegeBrescia’s Take the Lead Public Speaking Contest Welcomes Attendees from Canada, the United States and the Caribbean

MARCH 30 – On Saturday, April 2nd more than 35 young women from Canada, the United States and the Caribbean will gather at Brescia University College to compete for a one-year full academic scholarship and room in residence at Brescia’s 8th annual Take the Lead public speaking contest. READ MORE

Media Release Brescia University CollegeBrescia Hosts First-ever Student-led Jack.org Mental Health Satellite Summit

March 15 – On Friday, March 18th, Brescia University College is pleased to host the first-ever Brescia student-led Jack.org Satellite Summit. READ MORE

Media Release Brescia University CollegeBrescia welcomes “Dragon” as the Keynote at Just Own It! Conference

February 17 – On February 19th, Nicole Verkindt, the newest “dragon” on CBC’s Next Gen Den and Founder and President of OMX (Offset Market Exchange), will present the keynote address at Brescia’s second annual Just Own It! Conference. READ MORE

Media Release Brescia University CollegeBrescia University College Announces 2016 BresciaLEAD Award Recipients

January 26 - On Thursday, April 7th, Brescia University College will honour its inaugural BresciaLEAD Award winners at the London Convention Centre. READ MORE