Brandon University’s Co-operative Education (Co-op) Program has officially launched ‘Co-op Season’ with an annual Co-op Kick-Off followed by a series of signature events, enhanced workshops, and community collaborations that support student career development and employer engagement.
This year, the eighth for the program, marks a milestone.
Each year, Winnipeg broadcaster and DJ Ace Burpee publishes his list of the 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans — a wide-ranging celebration of people whose ideas, creativity, leadership, and curiosity have captured attention across the province.
In the most recent list, three individuals with strong Brandon University connections were recognized, highlighting the diverse and meaningful ways BU students, faculty, and alumni are contributing to their communities and beyond.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A remarkable new gift of nearly $1.1 million from longtime supporter Michael N. Chernoff will significantly expand one of Brandon University’s most prestigious entrance awards, creating new opportunities for top incoming students across campus.
Dorine Chernoff
Chernoff, who lives in West Vancouver but has deep Prairie roots, made the gift of securities in October to the Chernoff Family Award, which he established in 2001 in honour of his late wife, Dorine Marjorie Chernoff (née Dennison) and her parents, Agnes and Roland Dennison, who encouraged and supported her pursuit of higher education at Brandon.