BRANDON, MB — One of Canada’s most gifted pianists and composers, David Braid is among a new generation of Canadian artists making his mark on international stages. Combining harmonic intricacies fundamental to his training in European classical music and the spontaneity of American jazz, Braid’s original music engages audiences with a quiet, thoughtful, lyrical voice that does not conform neatly to any one musical genre.
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BRANDON, MB — On Friday, February 18, the Brandon University Science Seminar Series continues with renowned philosopher and social scientist Dr. Alex Michalos. He will give a talk entitled “Good health is not the same as a good life: Report of the Brandon survey May 2010.
BRANDON, MB – The BU Science Seminar Series continues this Friday after a two-week hiatus with guest speaker Dr. Graham Young. He is the curator of geology and paleontology at The Manitoba Museum, in Winnipeg.
BRANDON, MB – After a search of several months, the Board of Governors at Brandon University has approved the appointment of Dr. Sal Badali as the Dean of Education.
“I am very much looking forward to joining Brandon University as Dean of Education,” said Dr. Badali, who is currently the Associate Dean of Faculty Development and Human Resources in the Faculty of Education at the University of Regina.
BRANDON, MB – On Sunday, February 6, students currently enrolled in professional programs in Winnipeg post-secondary institutions will be descending upon Brandon University to share some insights with approximately 30 undergraduates. During the day, the visiting students, some of them Brandon Univesity alumni, will help prepare the undergraduates for the interview process which they will have to undergo when they apply for admission to various biomedical professional schools, like medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary studies, pharmacy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pathology assistant or graduate school.
BRANDON, MB – On Saturday, February 12, the Brandon University Chinese Students and Scholars’ Association (BUCSSA) will host a Chinese New Year celebration at Knox United Church. The celebration will begin at 6 p.m.
BRANDON, MB — The Brandon University Disaster and Emergency Student Society (DESS) and Politics Society (BUPS) are hosting a lecture featuring Gwynne Dyer on February 17, at 7 p.m., at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium.
Join the students in the School of Music’s Opera Workshop Class for “SONDHEIM TWO BY TWO (and then some)”, a selection of scenes by renowned Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
The performance will feature excerpts from some of Sondheim’s greatest works – “Anyone Can Whistle”, “Company”, “Sweeney Todd”, “Sunday in the Park with George” and “Into the Woods”.
BRANDON, MB — Last week, the new Cisco TelePresence room at Brandon University, located in the Faculty of Education, was officially unveiled with Dr. Deborah Poff, President of Brandon University, collaborating in a four-way technologically supported event with colleagues at the University of Winnipeg and at the University College of the North, in The Pas, as well as with Nitin Kawale, the President of Cisco Canada, who was in Toronto.
Others who took part in this hour-long virtual conference-call were Manitoba’s Premiere Greg Selinger, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, Dr.Lloyd Axworthy, University of Winnipeg President, and Dr. Kathryn McNaughton, Vice-President (Academic & Research) of University College of the North.
WestCAST is the annual conference for the Western Canadian Association of Student Teachers. The next edition will be held from February 23 to 26, 2011.