Brock’s Got Talent
The Brock’s Got Talent finale took place on January 31st, following two preliminary heats on January 21st and 22nd. A total of 27 students submitted auditions, from which 18 acts were selected by the marketing and events teams to compete in the heats. The performances showcased a variety of talents, including singing, dancing, stand up comedy, and instrumental performances.
Student voting was open until January 24th, allowing the Brock community to support their favorite contestants. The top six performers with the highest votes advanced to the finale, where they competed for prizes. The top three winners received gift cards valued at $500, $300, and $200, while the remaining finalists were awarded $50 gift cards each.
The winners of the competition were Lindey Accadia and Megan Holstein, with Ananya Akula securing second place and Jhayden Bautista placing third.
CT & squeak our production company along with Brock TV, Jessie Reid, Joel Anthony and Celyn Talaue played a major role in making this event a great success.
Upcoming Events
February is a significant month for Brock University, featuring key observances like Black History Month and International Development Week. It’s also a major time for BUSU, with Election Season in full swing, the BUSU Clubs Summit, and a lineup of exciting Valentine’s Week activities planned.
Paint It Your Way, which took place last night, was a massive success!
To celebrate Valentine’s, we’ve teamed up with the Brock LEGO Club for the LEGO-Gram: Flower Building Event, giving students a creative way to mark the occasion. We’ve also introduced a brand-new event, Connections Café, where students can enjoy arcade games, cookie decorating, bracelet-making, and painting.
A fan favorite, Karaoke Night, returns for another semester on February 28th, promising another night of great music and fun.
We’re also supporting the Black Student Success Center (BSSC) in hosting another Afro-Caribbean Night. This is an event led by the BSSC in collaboration with several BIPOC clubs on campus.
As for our free food events, we’ll be hosting a Free Poutine Night on January 12th to support the BUSU Board of Directors and Brock Senate election campaigns.
Clubs
On the clubs’ side, the nomination period for new club executives will open on January 27th and close on February 7th. Club members can nominate themselves, with detailed instructions already sent to existing club leaders. Voting will take place on the BUSU website from February 11th at 12:00 AM to February 13th at 9:00 PM.
Additionally, the BUSU Clubs Summit will take place over multiple days from February 23rd to February 28th.