At Brandon University, the impact of co-operative education is on full display through alumni who are investing in the next generation of talent.
Local lawyer Jason Stitt, with Burch Law, has built a strong track record of hiring Co-op students, and retaining them.
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.
Assiniboine College and Brandon University teamed up once again with the Brandon Chamber of Commerce to host ConnectED, a conference-style event that matched more than 80 students with dozens of professionals in fields they’re interested in.
Students rotated through 30‑minute mentorship rounds, hosted by one to two industry leaders, where they could ask questions and build meaningful connections with a variety of professions and sectors. Following the afternoon sessions, students joined members of the community and fellow alumni from both institutions for a come-and-go mixer.
Talented Brandon University alumni will be in the spotlight when Jana Starling, on clarinet, and Allison Wiebe, on piano, perform a pro series concert on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m., at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall.
Local film and TV producer Miles Crossman took his Brandon University Bachelor of Arts degree and turned it into a feature film, two short films, and 200 episodes of broadcast television over the past decade or so.
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.
A Brandon University (BU) professor is a finalist for the TLN Media Group Top 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians awards.
Generous gifts from alumni donors were among the touchstones that will make Brandon University Homecoming 2025 a memorable weekend for the campus.
At Saturday evening’s Awards Banquet, a $100,000 gift was revealed to the crowd, from alumni Garry and Colleen Miller, who were there to celebrate the Class of 1965.
Digitized editions of ‘The Quill’ available through S.J. McKee Archives at Brandon University
Brandon University’s S.J.
Fifty years ago this month, Curt Shoultz stepped onto the Brandon University campus as a student for the first time. While here, he made a special connection with two of BU’s most celebrated alumni.