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New signage on campus shows everyone where to gather in an emergency if an evacuation is required.
Approximately 10 new signs were installed, marking Emergency Assembly Points outside of campus buildings.
Section: Campus Updates
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Brandon Police Service has notified Brandon University that they are undertaking a planned, tactical training exercise today near campus.
Expect what looks like a heavy police presence on the 200-block of 21st Street this morning.
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I hope you are enjoying a restful holiday break after a successful fall term.
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The December 2024 (Fall Term) Final Exam Timetable is available online from the BU home page under Exam Timetables or with the 2024/25 Regular Session Registration Guide. You will need to log in with your Brandon University username and password to access the timetable.
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Although the season’s first winter storm has delivered snow, high winds, and highway closures, Brandon University is OPEN today.
However, some offices may experience limited hours or reduced staffing, and individual classes and meetings may be cancelled or adjusted.
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Slow down, drivers! That’s the message for campus commuters, as the City of Brandon prepares to permanently reduce the speed limit near Brandon University to 30 km/h.
The new speed limit was recently approved by City Council and will take effect as soon as signs can be installed.
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November is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Domestic violence can happen to anyone but women, younger adults, people with disabilities, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and recently separated women and men are even more at risk.
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Brandon University is deeply saddened by the passing of Murray Sinclair.
An Anishanaabe man who devoted his life to service, Sinclair was a former Senator, Manitoba’s first Indigenous judge, and a Companion of the Order of Canada.
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Brandon University President Dr. David Docherty has notified the BU Board of Governors that he will conclude his second term as President in early 2026.
After notifying the board, he shared the information with campus in an email and at both the campus-wide Fall Address and General Faculty Council.
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Brandon University and the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union have each ratified a new four-year Collective Agreement for the nearly 100 key support staff represented by MGEU at BU.
The new deal covers a four-year period from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2028 and replaces the previous agreement, which expired at the end of March this year.
“This is a very good and very fair deal, and I thank everyone on both teams for their thoughtful contributions and commitment at the table, which let us advance in relatively short order,” said Kristen Fisher, BU’s Associate Vice-President (People and Talent) and the university’s lead negotiator.