Brandon University’s annual BU holiday luncheon — reimagined this year as a Holiday Bruncheon — was a delicious success. We were thrilled to see everyone in their festive best, with cozy pyjamas, comfy sweaters, and most importantly, your sparkly smiles.
Month: December 2025
Deck the Clark Hall?
Brandon University President Christine Bovis-Cnossen shares an end of year greeting and holiday wishes to the Brandon University campus.
Brandon dodged the worst impacts of the blizzard, but this morning still saw high winds, challenging road conditions, difficult or impassable sidewalks with blown-in drifts, and a closed Trans-Canada Highway. We are thankful that we made the prudent choice yesterday to close campus yesterday evening and this morning.
Brandon University (BU) saluted more than 50 employees on Thursday, holding a ceremony in Harvest Hall to recognize their long-term commitment.
The Long Service Employee Recognition Event is held each year in honour of faculty and staff members who have reached five-year milestones of 10 years or more at BU. This year, 54 employees, with a remarkable 910 years of cumulative service, were recognized.
New Year, new opportunities
Brandon University has opened recruitment for several key leadership positions that will strengthen financial management, enhance institutional effectiveness, and support the ongoing care and development of the campus environment.
As posted now on the university’s Employment Opportunities page, with wide advertising through partners like LinkedIn and Academica Group, BU is seeking a Controller, a Director of Integrated Planning & Effectiveness, and a Director of Business Operations.
A new tool has been designed to help survivors, service providers, and communities in rural, remote and northern Manitoba access clear, reliable, and culturally informed support.
Some of BU’s senior administration have a special message for those tackling final exams and term-end assignments:
Some of Brandon University’s most committed donors were celebrated at an evening reception this week. Members of the President’s Circle were welcomed to the annual Holiday Reception to meet with new BU President Dr. Christine Bovis-Cnossen.
Brandon University is once again looking for the right artist who will create a special memento for the coming year’s graduates. The university’s Convocation 2026 artwork will be presented to all graduates at Convocation in the spring, continuing the cherished annual tradition.
New Brandon University research points to a natural way to help prevent algal blooms from taking over lakes, ponds, and streams.