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<p>The Walker Complex includes an Olympic sized pool – the largest pool in the Niagara Region, a 200m suspended recreational track, and the Zone Fitness Centre fully-equipped with a complete range of weight and aerobic machines. Full membership includes use of squash, racquetball and tennis courts; fitness centre; cardio room; gymnasia; dance studio/combative room; the Eleanor Misener Aquatic Centre pool, sauna, whirlpool; locker rooms and showers. Rowing Centre memberships may also be purchased for an additional fee.</p><p><strong>Alumni Discount: </strong><strong>20% - 35% off</strong>, depending on membership level</p><p>Click here for pricing: <br /><a href="http://www.brocku.ca/recreation-services/memberships/prices">http://www.brocku.ca/recreation-services/memberships/prices</a><br /> </p>
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<p>Centre for the Arts, Brock University is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit performing arts centre located in the heart of the Niagara Region. Since 1969, the Centre has presented in excess of one thousand artists and entertained close to two million people. The Centre presents an annual season of critically acclaimed music, dance, theatre, comedy and young audience performances, from October to April of each year, showcasing national and international artists in the Sean O’Sullivan and David S. Howes theatres at Brock University.</p><p>Alumni are also encouraged to show support of their alma mater and the performing arts in our community by becoming a HOT TICKET Member. Members have first access to shows with great savings, the flexibility to purchase tickets for the shows they want and more. <a href="http://www.arts.brocku.ca/">Visit Arts.BrockU</a>.ca for the season listing and information about membership.</p><p><strong>Alumni Discount - 10% off most Hot Ticket performances, restrictions apply. </strong>Contact the Centre for the Arts Box Office regarding performance eligibility and ticket availability at 905-688-5550 x3257, long distance toll free 1-866-617-3257. Alumni tickets are available the day after Labour Day at 11 a.m. until the end of the season, pending availability. There is a 2 ticket maximum per Alumni and tickets will be held for pickup at the Box Office and require presentation of alumni ID.</p>
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<p><font size="2"><font color="#333333">Brock graduates are invited to take advantage of Career Services. The Career Services staff are trained in many areas of career development and can help you start or re-start your career. </font></font></p><p><font size="2"><font color="#333333">Some of the services available are:</font></font></p><ul type="disc"><li>The Graduate Recruitment Program (GRP)</li><li>Career Guidance</li><li>Job Posting Boards and Employer Binders</li><li>Information about Internships, Working Abroad, and Volunteering</li><li>Workshops – resume and cover letter writing, portfolio creation, interview preparation, and job search skills. View <a href="http://brocku.ca/career-services/students-alumni/workshops" target="_blank"><font color="#800080">Upcoming Workshops</font></a>.</li><li>Degree Binders and Graduate School Course Calendars</li><li>Event Listings</li></ul><p><strong style="font-size: 13px;">Free Service for Brock alumni </strong></p><div><font size="2" color="#333333">Drop in and speak with a Career Assistant in the Matheson Learning Commons; no appointment necessary, or visit the website </font><font size="2"><a href="http://www.brocku.ca/career-services" target="_blank">Career Services</a>. </font><font size="2"><font color="#333333"> </font></font></div>
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<p><font size="2"><font color="#333333">Did you know that the James A. Gibson Library has over 670,000 books, 56,000 maps, and 26,000 sound recordings and videos?</font></font></p><div><font size="2"><font color="#333333">Did you also know that Brock graduates are welcomed to use the Brock Library facilities, at no cost.</font></font></div><div> </div><div><font size="2"><font color="#333333">In 2006 the Brock University Alumni Association successfully formed an agreement with the James A. Gibson Library to offer complimentary borrowing privileges to Brock graduates on an on-going basis. Access does not include the reserve collection or electronic databases due to the restrictive licensing agreements. Inter-library loan privileges are available at a fee of $50 per annum and other library services for alumni are constantly being investigated. </font></font></div><div> </div><div>For more information, go to the <a href="http://www.brocku.ca/library/" target="_blank">James A. Gibson Library Website</a>.</div><div> </div>
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<p>Brock University Continuing Education / Community Learning are departments dedicated to encouraging a culture of curiosity and learning engagement in the Niagara region. Our programs use a non-traditional approach to education that embraces the real-life experiences of all members of our community.</p><p><a href="http://www.brocku.ca/continuing-education" target="_blank">Continuing Education</a> offers non-credit discovery courses ranging from languages to computers to health and wellness. Alumni discounts are available to Brock University graduates.</p><p><a href="http://www.brocku.ca/community-learning" target="_blank">Community Learning</a> provides public conversations hosted in local cafés, schools, art galleries, museums and senior residences to discuss open-ended topics relevant to this time of global change. <br /><br />Our <a href="http://www.brocku.ca/community-learning/Conversation-Cafe" target="_blank">Conversation Cafes</a> begin with a short guest presentation to frame the issue, and are then led by a moderator who guides participation and encourages everyone to take on the role of both teacher and learner. Participants are welcome to listen or share thoughts based on their own knowledge and experience. All conversations are free, donations are appreciated.</p>
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<p>Alumni can access the wireless network on campus; you simply need to activate your portal account. </p><div>To do this:</div><div> </div><div><span>1)<span> </span></span>go to my.brocku.ca</div><div><span>2)<span> </span></span>click on the link “<a href="https://my.brocku.ca/Portal/StudentActivation.aspx" title="https://my.brocku.ca/Portal/StudentActivation.aspx">I am a New or Returning Student or Alumnus</a>”</div><div><span>3)<span> </span></span>enter student ID# and birth date to activate.</div><div> </div><div>If you do not know your Student ID#, please email <a href="mailto:alumni@brocku.ca"><font color="#800080">alumni@brocku.ca</font></a> with your full name, degree and grad year, address, phone number and email address. You may also visit our office in THe265 around the corner from Tim Hortons in the Tower.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Free Service for Brock Alumni</strong></div><div> </div><div>There is also a Tutorial at http://www.brocku.ca/portaltutorials/Activate_Account_Student.htm</div>
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Brock Alumni Relations
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