Dr. James Gibson

The first president of Brock University. Dr. Gibson was President from 1964 - 1973. He played a pivotal role in the formation and launch of Brock University and is often considered the father of Brock University. After his retirement in 1973 Dr. Gibson continued to be involved with Brock and was appointed President Emeritus. He passed away in 2003.

Dr. Raymond Moriyama

Dr. Moriyama, an architect, can be credited with designing many of the buildings around the Brock campus, including the one he and his son are pictured with here - the Mackenzie Chown Complex. Dr. Moriyama was the sixth Chancellor of Brock University. He was Chancellor from 2001 - 2007.

1970 Design Presentation

Pictured here from left to right are Chairman of the Board, Whiting Lathrop, President James Gibson, and Architect Raymond Moriyama during the formal presentation of the $7.7 million MacKenzie Chown Complex project, which at the time was known as the Academic Staging Building or simply East Block.