Category Archives: 2018
Brescia to be the first university in Ontario to pilot new preventative mental health program
News Release October 1, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, ON – On October 1st, Brescia University College will be the first university in the province to pilot a new student mental health program: Living Life to the Full. Offered in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Oxford, this group-based, preventative program offers Brescia…
London Free Press – Brescia faculty member receives Fulbright award
Brescia faculty member Dr. Andrew Chater awarded Fulbright Award to research Indigenous peoples in international relations
News Release September 24, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, ON – How much more impact could Indigenous peoples have if their voices were more broadly heard when it comes to international decision making? This question is what Brescia faculty member Dr. Andrew Chater will examine firsthand when he visits the University of Washington next spring…
Research shows point-of-purchase labels and reward cards improve the consumption of healthy foods in university dining halls
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WESTERN UNIVERSITY & BRESCIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AUGUST 30, 2018 A recently published research paper by a team of professors, graduate students, and the Nutrition Manager at Western University shows that point-of-purchase labels and reward cards improve the consumption of healthy foods in university dining halls. Healthy food items available in Western’s dining…
Western News – Generosity always in fashion at Christina’s Closet
CBC London – Christina’s Closet is open to everybody who needs it at Brescia College
CTV News London – New Resource for “In Need” Students (See 19:53)
London Free Press – London college ‘closet’ aims to give second life to used clothes
Brescia to open new on-campus student resource: Christina’s Closet
Media Advisory August 27, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, ON – On Wednesday, August 29th, as Brescia University College prepares to welcome students back to campus for the new school year, the University will proudly open the doors of its new on-campus student and community resource space, Christina’s Closet. This student-centred University initiative is designed…
Brescia to eliminate plastic straws on campus by September 2018
News Release August 1, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, ON – In September 2018, Brescia University College will welcome its close to 1,500 students back to a campus free of plastic straws. The University will eliminate single-use plastic straws from its campus for the new school year – a change which Brescia predicts will eliminate…
Radio Western – Brescia’s new Vice-Principal and Academic Dean, Dr. Lauretta Frederking
Western Gazette – Business-women: Forging a path from campus to community
Globoble – Brescia University College celebrates new, state-of-the-art academic facility
FM96 – Brescia University College celebrates new, state-of-the-art academic facility
Global News London – Brescia University College celebrates new, state-of-the-art academic facility
CTV News London – Brescia to start construction of $14 million academic pavilion
London Free Press – Brescia breaks ground on new pavilion for centennial
CBC London – Equine therapy a promising PTSD treatment, but research hard to come by
Groundbreaking event ushers in new chapter at Brescia University College
News Release June 14, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, ON – Brescia University College will usher in a new chapter in the University’s history by officially breaking ground on its $14 million state-of the-art Academic Pavilion at a ceremony on June 18th at 11:30 a.m. “The Academic Pavilion is more than just an extension of…
Brescia appoints London native for the role of Vice-Principal and Academic Dean
News Release May 1, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, ON – After an international search process that began last summer, Brescia University College has appointed London native Dr. Lauretta Frederking as its new Vice-Principal and Academic Dean. Currently serving as Associate Provost at the University of Portland, Dr. Frederking will assume her new position at…
3M Science Centre – Recognizing Maude Barlow, Canadian Sustainability Leader.
Council of Canadians – Maude Barlow receives Lifetime Award from Brescia University College in London, Ontario
CTV News London – 2018 BresciaLEAD Awards (See: 11:24)
Global News London – Ann Curry to speak at 2018 BresciaLEAD Awards
Brescia University College presents the 2018 BresciaLEAD Awards featuring keynote speaker Ann Curry
Media Advisory April 18, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, ON – On Thursday, April 19th, Brescia University College will celebrate women in leadership at the 2018 BresciaLEAD Awards Gala. This national award celebration, taking place at the London Convention Centre, recognizes three outstanding women leaders and one organization that embody Brescia’s values of leading with…
Brescia’s Just Own It! Conference welcomes 100 high school entrepreneurs-in-the-making
Media Advisory April 11, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, ON – On Thursday, April 12th, the spirit of female entrepreneurship will be at Brescia University College. Back by popular demand, the University will welcome almost 100 high school girls to campus for its one-day entrepreneurship conference, Just Own It! The interactive day will provide the…
Global News London – Brescia student study finds safety main concern among London transit riders
CTV London – Empowerment in South Africa
Western News – Brescia team reaches helping hand north
CTV London – Pregnancy and alcohol
Western Gazette – Squashing the debate over cold-pressed juice
All the world’s a stage at Brescia’s 12th annual Cultural Festival
Media Advisory January 25, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, ON – On Thursday, January 25th, Brescia’s St. James Auditorium will be transformed into a world stage of song, dance, ethnic food, poetry and a fashion show of cultural attire in celebration of the 12th annual Cultural Festival. The goal of Brescia’s signature international event is…
Brescia University College announces 2018 BresciaLEAD Award recipients
News Release January 24, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, ON – On Thursday, April 19th, Brescia University College will honour three exceptional women leaders and one organization that embody the University’s values of leading with wisdom, justice and compassion at the 2018 BresciaLEAD Awards Event. “Each of these deserving award recipients are outstanding leaders in…
Western Gazette – Brescia implements new crisis support program
Blackburn News – Brescia Building $14M Academic Pavilion
CBC London – Mayor’s State of the City speech highlights ‘culture shift’ in London
Global News London – Brescia constructing new $14M academic building
Western Gazette – Brescia to build new $14-million academic pavilion
London Free Press – Brescia University College announces plan for $14M academic pavilion at Western University
CTV News London – Brescia to build a new $14 million state-of-the-art academic pavilion
Brescia to build state-of-the-art $14 million academic pavilion
News Release January 16, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, ON – Brescia University College is investing in future women leaders through the construction of a new $14 million state-of-the-art academic pavilion. The 30,000 square foot, light-filled building captures the best in educational design. The pavilion will include three state-of-the-art food and science laboratories, sensory and…
Brescia expands student mental health resources with launch of the Care Program
News Release January 11, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, ON – On January 8th, in a continued commitment to a university “whole campus approach” to mental health, Brescia University College launched its new Care Program. The program’s mission is to provide early identification of at-risk behaviors that impact a student’s ability to be successful and…