Brandon University has announced details of its plan to support Ukrainian refugees with free tuition and additional aid. The plan offers significant assistance to qualified students, including an alternate admissions pathway, fee waivers, and sponsorship for tuition and non-tuition expenses like residence and textbooks.
“The invasion of Ukraine has created an immense humanitarian disaster, and the entire world must be united in response,” said BU President David Docherty.
Author: Grant Hamilton
Call it Plan Bee: Brandon University is set to be the first location in the city to host urban honeybee hives, with a pair of hives safely located on the roof of Harvest Hall this summer.
A five-year by-law variation was unanimously approved by the City of Brandon planning commission Wednesday evening, and the pilot project will expand up to four hives in future years, providing research and learning opportunities, important pollination services, and delicious honey for the community.
Brandon University and the BU Faculty of Education are deeply saddened by the passing of a long-time professor and celebrated educator with decades of service locally and internationally to his name.
Dr. Pandelis (Pandy) Halamandaris
Dr. Pandelis Halamandaris, known to many as Pandy, is remembered as a caring and thoughtful friend, colleague, mentor and professor who made a true difference in the lives of many.
Yesterday, Brandon University was under a Blizzard Watch, today that has been upgraded to a Blizzard Warning. Official forecasts are clearly stating that we should expect a lot of snow and high winds for an extended period of time, starting tonight.
Brandon University’s IT Services has rolled out new tool capabilities to help protect student BU accounts. Starting this week multi-factor authentication (MFA) is available to all BU Students.
Brandon University will be recognized as Canada’s Finest Regional University under the leadership of a new strategic plan that will guide BU for the coming five years.
“Regional universities like BU are essential parts of Canada’s post-secondary system, providing unparalleled focus on the regions we call home, and this plan reinforces our natural strengths,” said BU President Dr. David Docherty.
Students who came to Brandon University from as far away as Africa, Oceania, and the Caribbean attracted worldwide attention after sharing their journeys to come to BU on social media.
BU President David Docherty with Emmanuel Chijioke.
The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is back — and with it, Brandon University Kids Day.
Once again, BU is sponsoring Kids Day at the Fair, set for Thursday, March 31 this year. Brandon University will have a special booth on the concourse of the Main Arena all day Thursday, with information, giveaways, and a kids colouring contest.
After two years of virtual ceremonies, Brandon University graduates will once again be able to walk across the Convocation stage and receive their degree parchment in person this year.
“As the culmination of your academic journey, Convocation is a special and meaningful moment for every student — and my personal favourite university day,” said BU President David Docherty.
“Spot the Canadiana” is a fun game for viewers of the latest Disney/Pixar movie, “Turning Red,” which is set in Toronto. But it’s not just about spotting the CN Tower on the skyline — panda-eyed viewers may also spy a Manitoba connection when reading the credits.