Events are planned throughout Truth and Reconciliation Week at Brandon University.
Month: September 2024
A social and networking opportunity for African students in Brandon, the brainchild of a Brandon University professor, continues to thrive, with a recent picnic helping to kick off the fall academic term.
“We aim to foster meaningful connections, nurture a sense of belonging, and emphasize the importance of African cultural identity among students who are far from home” said Dr. Aloysius Anyichie, Assistant Professor in Education at BU and the founder of the project, called the Loy Excellentia Initiative.
The call of an owl becomes an omen for Eddie, a former residential school student in Brandon University professors Darrell Racine and Dale Lakevold’s new play Owl Calling. But what kind of an omen will it be for a man who has just opened up about his residential school experience?
Projects by three Brandon University (BU) faculty members will be supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) with new Insight Development Grants announced on Friday.
A two-year research project focused on finding ways to improve Brandon’s active transportation and public space is celebrating a summer installation this year that vastly improved a vacant lot downtown.
Join us downtown and at the Riverbank!
The talented artists of the School of Music will be showcased as Brandon University welcomes back old friends with the start of the pro series on Thursday evening.
Brandon University (BU) welcomes the entire community to this week’s Homecoming, from September 12 to 15.
Brandon University is shocked by the sudden passing of Cathy Merrick, the inspiring Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.
BU President David Docherty offered the following words:
We all grieve this loss.
Acclaimed author and radio host Dr. Brian Goldman will deliver a free public talk at Brandon University next weekend as part of BU Homecoming 2024.
In his talk, Dr. Goldman will speak about health care in Westman and the power of teamwork, including BU’s plans to host a medical school on its campus.
A graphic novella, based on the real accounts of 10 people who have experienced sexual violence, will be launched at a special event next week at Brandon University.