2017
Brescia student-led event brings global leaders to campus
November 16 – As part of International Week at Western University, on Thursday, November 16th, 120 students from across London will gather in Brescia’s St. James Auditorium for the first-ever You Go Global Leaders event. READ MORE
Brescia University College and International School St. Lucia sign MOU
NOVEMBER 9 – As part of a strategic university initiative, involving the growth and enhancement of international partnerships, Brescia has finalized an agreement with the International School St. Lucia (ISSL). READ MORE
Brescia welcomes psychologist Dr. Jacqui Linder for a discussion about human trafficking
OCTOBER 24 – A 2014 Statistics Canada report estimated that 93 per cent of all human trafficking victims in Canada are female. READ MORE
Brescia shines light on gender discrimination at sixth annual International Day of
the Girl celebration
October 17 – International Day of the Girl will be celebrated at Brescia University College on October 18th, bringing almost 100 local high school students to campus for the annual half-day event. READ MORE
Brescia pledges to whole-campus approach to mental health & wellness
OCTOBER 10 – In 2016, Brescia was one of 42 Canadian institutions to participate in the National College Health Assessment, administered by the American College Health Association. READ MORE
Emmy Award-winning journalist Ann Curry headlines the 2018 BresciaLEAD Awards Gala
September 28 – On April 19, 2018, Emmy Award-winning journalist Ann Curry will headline the BresciaLEAD Awards. READ MORE
Brescia University College announces new Chair of Board of Trustees
SEPTEMBER 5 – Brescia University College is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Fryday-Field to a two-year term as Chair of the Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2017. READ MORE
Brescia University College donates over 200 items of clothing to London charity
AUGUST 11 – Brescia is making a difference locally by donating over 200 items of clothing to Anova, formerly Women’s Community House and Sexual Assault Centre London. READ MORE
Brescia University College receives $1 million donation to advance women’s education
in Canada
JUNE 27 – Brescia University College received a $1 million gift from the Ursuline Sisters of Chatham in Ontario, the single largest donation in the University’s history. READ MORE
Brescia’s signature Baccalaureate and Convocation celebrations commence this weekend
JUNE 16 – Brescia University College’s graduation celebrations begin on Sunday, June 18th with almost 900 Brescia faculty, staff and graduands gathering for the time-honoured 95th annual Baccalaureate and Magisterial Exercises. READ MORE
Study shows link between maternal marijuana use and low birth weight
APRIL 27 – In a new study, researchers in London, Ontario found that women who used marijuana while pregnant were almost three times more likely to have an infant with low birth weight than women who did not use marijuana. READ MORE
Brescia celebrates the power of women’s voices at 9th annual Take the Lead public
speaking contest
March 31 – Now more than ever it is vitally important for women and girls to have a voice and to be heard. READ MORE
Bishop’s University and Brescia University College sign MOU
March 10 – An agreement has been finalized between Bishop’s University and Brescia University College, which allows students who have successfully completed Brescia’s Preliminary Year Program to qualify for automatic admission into one of Bishop’s undergraduate programs effective Fall 2017. READ MORE
Brescia University College Principal to speak at the London Club for International
Women’s Day
MARCH 7 – In celebration of International Women’s Day, Brescia’s Principal Dr. Susan Mumm will address an audience of over 75 people at the London Club on March 8th. READ MORE
Showcasing the world at Brescia’s Cultural Festival
JANUARY 25 – On Thursday, January 26th, 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 11th annual Cultural Festival. READ MORE