Category: Alumni

Alumni

BU Co-op Program bucks youth unemployment trend with another landmark year

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Brandon University’s Co-operative Education Program is celebrating the largest cohort in program history, another year of exceptional student employment outcomes, and the launch of a new fund designed to help even more students access meaningful work-integrated learning experiences.

More than 60 students, alumni, employers, mentors, and community leaders gathered Tuesday evening for the BU Co-op Impact Event, which highlighted the program’s continued growth and success.

Alumni

Dr. Christine Bovis-Cnossen formally installed as BU President and Vice-Chancellor

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The oath of office has been taken, and the official academic robes have been draped over her shoulders. Brandon University has formally installed Dr. Christine Bovis-Cnossen as President and Vice-Chancellor.

Publications and Projects

BU profs’ award-winning Sixties Scoop play hits Winnipeg stage in June

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Root Sky Theatre, in association with Theatre Incarnate, is proud to premiere Rattle: A Sixties Scoop Play at the University of Winnipeg’s Asper Centre for Theatre & Film, June 3 – 7, 2026. Written by Brandon University professors Darrell Racine and Dale Lakevold, Rattle is based on the true stories of Sixties Scoop survivors Robert Doucette and Roberta MacKinnon.

Alumni

Apex Award recognizes Dr. Bill Myers for service to Brandon University Foundation

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Longtime community leader, physician, and Brandon University supporter Dr. Bill Myers was honoured Wednesday with the Brandon University Foundation Honorary Trustee Apex Award, the Foundation’s highest recognition for meritorious service and outstanding leadership.

The award was presented during the Brandon University Foundation Annual Luncheon, held at the Victoria Inn.

“I think this award is primarily one for longevity,” Dr. Myers laughed, adding that he was proud to be in his fifth term serving the Foundation.

Alumni

BU welcomes back distinguished alumna Carolyn Rogers for inspiring student visit

Brandon University students had a unique opportunity to connect with one of Canada’s leading economic voices when alumna Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, returned to campus late last month.

While in Brandon to speak at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce Economic Outlook Luncheon on March 26, Rogers also generously made time to meet directly with BU students in an intimate, interactive session.