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: Physics & Astronomy
Monday, July 25, 2011
BRANDON, MB – Dr. Tyler Foster, Associate Professor (Chair) of the Physics and Astronomy department, received the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Grant, totaling $16,791 for the astronomy outreach program at Brandon University’s Astronomical Observatory.
The PromoScience grant received will continue to help support the facility’s community astronomer position over a three year span.
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.
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 — On Tuesday, April 12, the Senior Colloquium will feature more than 20 senior students in Arts and Science programs. Their presentations will range from global challenges to astrophysics to creative writing.
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 — This morning, the new Information Technology Server Room was officially unveiled. On hand for the occasion was Brandon University President, Dr. Deborah Poff, Vice President, Administration and Finance, Scott Lamont as well as Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris.