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A significant renovation is planned for the John R. Brodie Science Centre at Brandon University (BU) following an announcement by the Government of Manitoba.
Section: Campus Updates
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During the quieter summer months, access to many campus buildings has been limited.
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The following announcement has been issued by Kevan Sumner, Chair of the Brandon University Board of Governors, and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee:
On behalf of the Board of Governors and the Presidential Search Committee, I am honoured to announce the appointment of Dr. Christine Cnossen as the next President and Vice-Chancellor of Brandon University.
Dr. Cnossen is an accomplished academic and senior university executive with more than 25 years of experience in higher education leadership across Canada and the United Kingdom.
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A massive new BU Bobcats logo greets visitors at the entrance to the Brandon University Healthy Living Centre. Painted directly on the asphalt in the intersection at 20th Street and Louise Avenue, the new logo was freshly installed just in time for Convocation.
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A longtime familiar face who helped keep Brandon University humming is being remembered as a friend to all, quick with a quip, and always ready to help.
Everyone at BU mourns the unexpected passing of John Carter-Squire this past weekend.
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The Brandon University community is in grieving following the loss of a psychology professor. Dr. Tammy McKenzie is being remembered as a caring and thoughtful professor whose research into animal perception helped create interspecies empathy.
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As the BU community is aware the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software implementation project, initiated in 2020, did not achieve its expected outcomes. To address this, an independent review has been planned to review the project’s challenges, identify lessons learned, and guide future initiatives.
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Brandon University is saddened to learn of the passing of William “Bill” Potter, a dedicated educator, librarian, and former Chair of BU’s Board of Governors. Bill passed away on February 15, 2025, at the age of 84.
A proud BU alumnus, Bill earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees here before going on to a distinguished career in school libraries.
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Brandon University is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Damir Mirkovic, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, who passed away on February 17, 2025, at the age of 91.
Dr. Damir Mirkovic
Dr. Mirkovic served as a professor of sociology for 31 years until his retirement in 2000, when he was honored with the title of Professor Emeritus. His scholarly focus on the sociology of genocide, particularly in the Balkans during WWII, contributed to global academic discourse and inspired generations of students.
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Welcome to Black History Month! Each February, Canadians participate in Black History Month events and celebrations that honour the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities.