Monday, August 8, 2011
Brandon, MB — For a second year, a six-concert series will showcase the talents of alumni — professional musicians who trained at Brandon University and now return to their alma mater to share their talents. Beginning this evening, the concert programmes will present a range of works, from the classical period to newly composed jazz pieces.
Category: Health Studies
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Brandon, MB — During the 100th Convocation at Brandon University, four outstanding Canadians — Ambassador Gary Doer, Dr. Ray Bollman, Dr. Buffy Sainte-Marie and Heather Bishop — will be acknowledged for their efforts and accomplishments, each receiving an honorary doctorate.
Each convocation ceremony will feature a valedictorian — Chris Pugh (B.Sc.
Congratulations are extended to Roberta Graham, Assistant Professor, School of Health Studies and Karen Doty-Sweetnam, Assistant Professor, School of Health Studies (Co-applicants) who recently received notice of funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for a Community-University Research Alliance (CURA) grant of $1,000,000 over five years (2011-2016). Their grant is entitled: Rural and Northern Community Response to Intimate Partner Violence.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Brandon, MB — During the 100th Convocation at Brandon University, four outstanding Canadians will be acknowledged for their efforts and accomplishments, each receiving an honorary doctorate.
Brandon University is pleased to announce the conferral of a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) upon musician, singer/songwriter, social activist, keynote speaker, visual artist, author, and tradeswoman, Heather Bishop.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Brandon, MB — During the 100th Convocation at Brandon University, four outstanding Canadians will be acknowledged for their efforts and accomplishments, each receiving an honorary doctorate.
Brandon University is pleased to announce the conferral of a Doctor of Music (honoris causa) upon singer/songwriter, entertainer, activist and humanitarian Buffy Sainte-Marie.
Brandon University and its Board of Governors invite all Brandon University employees, retirees, and their guests to attend the annual Long Service Recognition Event on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. A reception will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Monday, April 25, 2011
BRANDON, MB — During the most recent Brandon University Senate meeting, the members approved a second three-year term — from November 1, 2011 to October 31, 2014 — for Chancellor Henry Champ.
“I love it! I’m hoping to be renewed for a third term,” quipped Mr. Champ, who is originally from Hartney and Brandon, but is now based in Washington, D.C.
BRANDON, MB — The director and singers of the Brandon University Chorale invite faculty, staff, students and the general public to their upcoming performance. Their goal is to share the ensemble’s Cuban experience in music and pictures.
BRANDON, MB — Last week, to help 128 Grade 2 to 4 students celebrate “I Love To Read Month”, eight basketball Bobcats volunteered to read stories, to participate in various kid-friendly activities and to lead the children on tours of the campus.
The students, who hailed from George Fitton, King George, Riverview and New Era Schools, spent an entire morning absorbing the university atmosphere.
BRANDON, MB — Vocal artist and School of Music faculty member David Playfair will be joined for a pro series recital by tenor Blaine Hendsbee, an associate professor at the University of Lethbridge.
With more than 50 roles in his repertoire, Hendsbee has appeared with most of the opera companies in this country and many in the United States.