The Brandon University flag will fly at half-mast for two days as the campus mourns the passing of Associate Professor Michael Malazdrewicz.
Malazdrewicz graduated from BU in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science, before going on to become a Chartered Accountant.
Author: Grant Hamilton
“I can’t believe it. It doesn’t seem real!” Erin Murray was visibly excited and beaming through her mask as she picked up a cheque to cover $5,000 in tuition yesterday.
Brandon University is signing the Scarborough Charter, a national post-secondary initiative to support Black inclusion and to redress anti-Black racism.
The virtual signing of the Scarborough Charter is being held at 2 p.m.
Next term at Brandon University will look a lot like the current term, as the university continues its strong precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and keep students, faculty, and staff as safe as possible.
The Winter 2022 Term, which begins in January 2022, will continue existing restrictions and mandates that have proven effective so far, and that members of the university community are used to.
“We’re on the more cautious side, and we are not apologetic about that.
Six of Brandon University’s most distinguished alumni will be recognized with awards during this weekend’s virtual Homecoming celebrations.
Homecoming, which is traditionally a time for in-person gatherings, class reunions, and festive revelry, has been moved online again this year, due to ongoing public health concerns, as well as to accommodate alumni from around the world for whom travel is difficult during the pandemic.
Brandon University places 18th overall among primarily undergraduate universities, as ranked by Maclean’s magazine in their annual survey of Canadian post-secondary institutions.
This year’s ranking is about the same as last year, with BU continuing to shine with strong library, student supports, and a good student/faculty ratio.
Following a successful series of vaccination clinics last month on campus, the Brandon University community has another chance to get the jab this week.
Vaccination clinics to protect against Covid-19 will be held again in Harvest Hall, on Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m.
Following a successful pilot in the School of Music, Brandon University has opened an online Vaccine Portal for students, faculty and staff to upload proof of their Covid-19 vaccination.
Vaccine status is typically provided by uploading a digital copy of your Manitoba Vaccine Card at vaccination.
Brandon University intends to permanently mark the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with the commissioning of a piece of public art.
Kevin McKenzie
The University has asked celebrated Cree/Métis artist Kevin McKenzie to develop a proposal for the art, with hopes that it can be completed and installed by spring.
“Art is a language that can communicate in the profound, challenging, and universal way that Truth and Reconciliation demands,” said BU President David Docherty, who noted that the suggestion to commission Indigenous art for the community was brought to him after Brandon University’s Day of Mourning and Reflection, earlier this year.
Cold-steeped hibiscus tea is one of the new local flavours on offer.
Food and beverages at Brandon University now have even more local flavor, with BU Food Services launching two new partnerships, drawing on longstanding local experience as well as a newcomer to the scene.