The Breast Cancer Cell and Molecular Research Lab hosted the Brandon University Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Friday, May 7, drawing a crowd of about 100 supporters from BU and the wider community.
Section: Community Engagement
The second annual Brandon University Breast Cancer Awareness walk will take place over the noon hour on Friday, May 8, starting from the centre of the BU campus.
At Brandon University, the impact of co-operative education is on full display through alumni who are investing in the next generation of talent.
Local lawyer Jason Stitt, with Burch Law, has built a strong track record of hiring Co-op students, and retaining them.
Westman and Parkland’s breast cancer survivor dragon boat team, Waves of Hope, is turning shared experience into action—bringing southwestern Manitoba together for learning, connection and a major new investment in local research.
On Saturday, April 11, more than 120 people gathered at Brandon University for A Day of Hope & Education, the first-ever, one-day conference in the Westman region dedicated to exploring breast cancer research, wellness, and survivorship through a patient-focused lens.
This year’s two winning “Destination BU” videos tell very different stories, but both capture the perseverance and hope that shape the International student experience at Brandon University.
The Destination BU challenge invites incoming International students to create short social-media videos that document their journey from home to BU. The contest highlights both the practical realities and the emotional experience of studying abroad, from farewells and long-haul travel to first impressions of Canada and campus.
Brandon University is expanding its global reach with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding with Juntendo University in Tokyo, Japan — marking the first formal institutional partnership in the country for BU’s Office of International Activities.
The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration between the two institutions, including opportunities for student and faculty exchange, joint research initiatives, and the sharing of academic resources and expertise.
Brandon University students had a unique opportunity to connect with one of Canada’s leading economic voices when alumna Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, returned to campus late last month.
While in Brandon to speak at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce Economic Outlook Luncheon on March 26, Rogers also generously made time to meet directly with BU students in an intimate, interactive session.
Brandon University was well-represented at a recent Career Day at Chan Kagha Otina Dakota Wayawa Tipi School in Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation.
Career Planning and Placement Officer Doug Pople connected with students to share information about post-secondary pathways and career opportunities, helping inspire the next generation of learners.
Brandon University nursing students shared their research on a wide range of children’s health topics at an informational fair on Friday morning.
It’s easy to see how much safer things are for people walking to and from Brandon University, thanks to new crosswalk lights installed on 18th Street at Lorne Avenue.
This enhancement significantly improves pedestrian safety at one of Brandon’s busiest crossings with the installation of three sets of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs).