Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Brandon, MB — To mark the 100th Convocation at Brandon University, four outstanding Canadians will be acknowledged for their efforts, each receiving an honorary doctorate.
Brandon University is pleased to announce the conferral of a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) upon Canada’s Ambassador to the United States and Manitoba’s former Premier, Gary Doer.
Monday, April 25, 2011
BRANDON, MB – With summer around the corner, the Brandon Bobcats are getting ready to hit the court once again. The Bobcats will host their annual Summer Sports Camps again this August in the BU Gymnasium.
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.
Monday, April 25, 2011
BRANDON, MB — The University is in the midst of exploring site plan options for creating a “village” site plan for student-family housing on 2.2 acres of the northern portion of 2405 Victoria Avenue, which was formerly Fleming School property. Some of the options will incorporate a community learning centre and daycare.
Tuesday, April 22, 2011
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.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
BRANDON, MB – The list of recruits for the Bobcats women’s volleyball team continues to grow. Head coach Lee Carter is pleased to announce that Jenna Poole will be joining the Bobcats this September.
April 20, 2011
BRANDON, MB — Brandon University received a 5-year, $1million Community-University Research Alliance (CURA) research award from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). This award is aimed at a university-community partnership to improve success for children and youth in First Nations, Métis, Inuit (FNMI) and northern communities in Manitoba.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Brandon, MB — April 19 and 20 will be busy for young Manitoban entrepreneurs and others with an interest in business. The second Entrepreneur Boot Camp will be held at the Keystone Centre, in Brandon, and Associate Professor Michael Malazdrewicz will be a Host Presenter at the event.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Brandon, MB — On April 11, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard announced the appointment of Dr. William Ashton, director or Rural Development Institute at Brandon University, to the Manitoba Immigration Council.
The 12 members in the Council have diverse backgrounds: academic, business, educational institutions, labour, multicultural, social-service, regional, regulatory and professional sectors.
Tuesday, April 22, 2011
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.