It was a day of recognition, that's for sure. Professors, contributors to Brock University, and both past and present graduates were rewarded for their achievements at the university's Fall Convocation on Oct. 16. Academic successes and efforts made in the betterment of Brock since its start forty years ago were recognized in the newly named Ian Beddis gym, formerly the Walker Complex.
Niagara Falls resident Pierre Lefeuvre never anticipated that his use of new technology would get him into hot water with the police, but apparently the statement 'we fear what we don't understand' becomes quite truthful in this case and people don't understand the Segway.
Once again, Brock University has received all-star grades in the third annual Globe and Mail University Report Card. The Globe's survey features ratings from the students who have first hand experience with their own school's performance. This year, The Globe and Mail polled 27,811 students, asking them their opinion on more than 100 questions.
Ontario Minister of Community Safety & Correctional Services, Monte Kwinter, has said that he plans on introducing legislation this fall that would enable hydro companies to shut off electricity at suspected marijuana growing sites. "Grow houses" are generally typical-looking family-oriented houses which are often located in urban areas.
Ian Beddis, a Brock University graduate, has opened up his wallet for his alma mater. He donated a whopping sum of $500,000 to the Good, Better, Brock campaign. This is the largest donation ever given to the university by a Brock graduate. In accordance with Beddis' support, Brock University has decided to name the gymnasium in the Walker Complex in his honour.
According to a recent nation-wide study, cheating has reached epidemic proportions at Canadian universities, with 73 per cent of students admitting to cheating on a written work. It was these findings, put out by Canadian members of the Duke University-based Center for Academic Integrity, combined with recent controversies over anti-plagarism tool Turnitin.
