Recent Submissions

  • Promotional Advertisement

    circa 1960
    Brock advertisement called "Building for People" featured in an issue of Time Magazine during the late 60's.
  • Arms Granted

    1965-03-17
    Document detailing the newly granted Coat of Arms for Brock University.
  • 1965 Brock University Brochure

    1965
    An early brochure for the promotion of Brock University dating back to 1965.
  • Brock University Coat of Arms

    1965-03-17
    The armorial bearings for Brock University, or more simply the University Coat of Arms, or crest, was designed in a large part by Presdent Gibson, assisted by other members of the Board of Governors (A preliminary design can be seen here). The Coat of Arms was granted to Brock University on March 17th, 1965. The Coat of Arms consist of an eagle, taken from General Brock’s own arms, displayed against a scarlet background - one of the official colours of Brock University. Immediately above it on a chief argent is displayed a maple-leaf (for Canada), a scallop shell (from the Lincoln and Welland regiment), and a trillium (for the province of Ontario). An open book fronts the eagle representing learning and knowledge. The crest itself is made up of a torch symbolizing learning, surrounded by a serpent for wisdom, with two calumet or North American pipes of peace, to symbolize Canada, friendship and agreement. The supporters consist of a beaver on the dexter side, emblematic of Canada and representing work and industry in learning. On the sinister side, a brock or badger (also in commemoration of General Brock) represents tenacity of purpose. The motto 'Surgite' is visible just below the arms.