BRANDON, MB – The Brandon University Theatre presents Scorched, by Wajdi Mouawad, February 26-27 at 8:00 p.m., March 5-6 at 8:00 p.m.
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FORREST, MB – Brandon University professor and former Olympian, Dr. Morris Mott took time out of his schedule to visit Mr. Beaubier’s Grade 9 Canadian Studies class at Elton Collegiate, in Forrest, MB.
Dr. Mott spoke to the class about the Olympics and his time as an Olympian at the 1968 games in Grenoble, France. He commented on several photos, discussed his NHL career, and brought several items from the games that he shared with the class including the bronze medal he won as a member of the Team Canada hockey team.
BRANDON, MB – On Friday, February 26, the Gender & Women’s Studies Program along with the Department of Philosophy will present a talk by Sarah Hoffman in the ongoing Gender Frontiers Speakers’ Series.
Hoffman’s talk will be entitled “Pornography, Speech and Meaning.
BRANDON, MB – As part of “I Love to Read Month”, Dr. Deborah Poff, President and Vice-Chancellor of Brandon University, read to children at the YMCA West Early Learning Years Centre.
Throughout the month of February, early childhood literacy is promoted in schools and day cares through Manitoba and North America.
BRANDON, MB – At a concert and reception celebrating the finale of the three-year Standing Ovation Campaign held at Brandon University’s School of Music on Monday, February 8th, it was announced that $824,510 in gifts and pledges has been raised for the School of Music.
“We are very pleased with the generosity of our donors.
BRANDON, MB – In a unique pro series presentation, on February 9, music and words will fill the Lorne Watson Recital Hall.
Colin Fox, actor of stage and screen, has written a work entitled “The Schumann Letters” in which he reveals the contents of some of the 20,000 letters Robert and Clara Schumann exchanged while they courted.
BRANDON, MB – The 2009-2010 pro series’ second special presentation features hometown virtuoso, violinist James Ehnes. Born and raised in Brandon, the Juilliard graduate will give a recital on Thursday, February 11, at 8 p.m.
In an effort to get feedback from students and assist in planning for the future, Brandon University is taking part in the National Survey of Student Engagement.
Students in the first or last year of their degree may be contacted randomly through their brandonu email.
BRANDON, MB – Chinese Spring festival is the most significant festival in China, where people are usually granted a whole week for this holiday. Most spend this particular time with their families and friends to celebrate and welcome the Chinese New Year, which takes place on February 13, 2010, according to the Chinese Lunar calendar.
BRANDON , MB – This year, BU students will have a “shot” at one free term tuition just for being a Bobcat fan.
Each time a student attends a Bobcat home game, their name will be entered into a draw to be held at the final Bobcat home game this season. That evening, one lucky student will be selected randomly and have the opportunity to sink a half-court shot and win one term worth of tuition at Brandon University.