Founding Plaque Unveiling

Pictured here from left to right are: Dr. Gibson, President of Brock University; James N. Allen, Chairman of the Niagara Parks Commision; MacKenzie Chown, Mayor; and Prof J. M. S. Careless co-chairman of the provinces archaelogical and historic sites board and professor at U of T.

Governor General Vanier

Dr. Gibson shaking hands with Governor General Vanier at the Official Opening of Brock University at the Glenridge Campus on October 19, 1964. General Vanier had been invited to formally open the university.

Key Turning

As part of the Official Opening of Brock University, General Vanier unlocked the main doors to the Glenridge Campus with a golden key. It is interesting to note that the Governor General did not proceed to push open the doors, citing "that [it] was not in the script". Instead Madame Vanier instictively pushed open the doors herself moments later. The man just visible in the right edge of the photo is E. R. Davey, chairman of the property and building committee of the Brock University Founders' Committee. The Governor General can be seen turning the key.

General Vanier Chatting

General Vanier takes a moment to talk with C. Bruce Hill, Chairman of Brock University Founding Fund, during the Official Opening on October 19, 1964. From left to right: C. Bruce Hill, and General Vanier.

Dr. Gibson drops the puck

Dr. James A. Gibson drops the puck in Brock's first intercollegiate hockey game which pits Brock University against York. circa 1969.

Freshman of the year

Brock University rowing team's 1971-72 freshman of the year recipient, Corrie Willekes, receiving his award.

The J.A. Gibson

Caroline Gibson christens the eight named after her husband James Gibson who was the first president of Brock University. Her husband and the lightweight varsity crew of 1967 look on.

Shell Christening

Members of the Brock University Rowing Club and their new $3000 shell, named Cete, meaning a group of Badgers. Tony Biernacki is pictured here pouring pond water onto the shell in a mock christening.

Tony Biernacki

Long time Brock University Rowing coach holding aloft his newly acquired Masters Single Trophy.

Ultimate Frisbee

Brock University Frisbee Tournament

Press Pass

He was with the Brock University Student News Paper, "The Badger"

Campus Overhead

Aerial view of Brock University from around 1973-74.

1980's Overhead View

Aerial view of Brock University from the mid 1980's.

Winter 1967-68

Aerial view of a snow covered Brock University around late 1967 or early 1968. Construction of the Thistle Complex is still underway at this point.

1990 Aerial View

Aerial view of Brock University from around 1990.