Month: December 2009

BRANDON, MB – Brandon University President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Deborah Poff officially signed a Water Pledge today that commits the university to eliminate the distribution and sale of bottled water at Brandon University
“This is an example of students and the university working together to continue our commitment in leading the way in making our campuses and communities more environmentally sustainable.” said Dr. Poff, “This initiative demonstrates the important role of campuses in taking action on bottled water and in supporting public water services.

BRANDON, MB  – While Brandon University is shut down during the semester break, at least one professor will be heading overseas to speak on his expertise and experience in conflict resolution.
Alan Levy, associate professor in the faculty of business administration, has been asked to give a series of lectures at Haifa University in Israel, on alternative dispute resolution.

 
“Discrimination targets individuals and groups that are vulnerable to attack: the disabled, women and girls, the poor, migrants, minorities, and all those who are perceived as different.
… But these victims of discrimination are not alone.

BRANDON, MB – Hard work and dedication do not go unrewarded, as Bobcats athletes will earn some early holiday recognition.
Brandon University Athletics will honour six Academic All-Canadians at a luncheon Sunday, December 6, at 1 p.m.

BRANDON, MB – In the first concert of the Brandon University Chorale’s 2009-10 season, director Andrée Dagenais and the singers will perform the world premiere of novel settings of Mennonite hymns.
The evening will take place Friday, December 4, at 8 p.m.