Category: Faculty of Arts

Awards and Recognition

Class of 2026 celebrated as Brandon University graduates 530 students at Convocation

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Brandon University celebrated the achievements, resilience, and promise of its newest graduates this week as 530 students received their degrees during four Convocation ceremonies held over two days at the Healthy Living Centre.

Family, friends, faculty, staff, and supporters gathered on Thursday and Friday to honour the Brandon University Class of 2026, recognizing graduates from the Faculties of Arts, Education, Health Studies, and Science, as well as the School of Music.

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

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.

Alumni

Brandon University, Assiniboine, and Chamber partner on conference for students, industry

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.