UPDATE: Posted jointly on behalf of lead negotiators Lisa Robson (BUFA) and Kristen Fisher (BU)
The below communication was misleading; a strike is not guaranteed. While the Faculty Association’s strike deadline remains, at this time Brandon University and the BU Faculty Association are very much still at the table and working hard to reach an agreement.
Regretfully, Brandon University is halting efforts to transition our in-house student information system to the Anthology package, part of a project known as RenewBU. We are not finding a route to successfully implement the full Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software project according to the goals we had set and this will end our relationship with Anthology.
At this time all Brandon University operations remain unchanged. Classes will resume as scheduled following Reading Week, on Monday, February 26th, and all services are still being offered.
The Brandon University community is mourning Angela Revet, a fixture in the John E. Robbins Library for nearly three decades. She is remembered for her strong personal relationships as well as for her invaluable professional services.
As many of you are aware, bargaining is underway between Brandon University and the BU Faculty Association on a new collective agreement.
Brandon University continues to engage in productive negotiations with BUFA.
The Brandon University Senate has renewed Chancellor Mary Jane McCallum for a second term.
“I am delighted that Chancellor McCallum has agreed to continue her service with Brandon University,” said BU President Dr. David Docherty.
A $100,000 new audio-video recording studio at Brandon University will power podcasts, immersive videos, and live-streaming of research, faculty, and student success.
“Brandon University is home to really inspiring people who are doing innovative and inspiring things, but it’s not always been easy to share our work as widely as it deserves,” said Dr. Heather Duncan, BU’s Associate Vice-President (Research).
We are shining a light on violence.
November is Domestic Violence Awareness month.
Scott Lamont
Capping a career of more than three decades, a Brandon University stalwart will be stepping down next summer. Scott Lamont, who has been Vice-President (Administration & Finance) at BU since the 1990s, has announced he’ll retire at the end of June 2024.
Dianna Neufeld has been appointed as the new Director of the Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music at Brandon University.