Section: Community Engagement

Brandon University’s Co-operative Education (Co-op) Program has officially launched ‘Co-op Season’ with an annual Co-op Kick-Off followed by a series of signature events, enhanced workshops, and community collaborations that support student career development and employer engagement.

This year, the eighth for the program, marks a milestone.

New Year, new opportunities

Brandon University has opened recruitment for several key leadership positions that will strengthen financial management, enhance institutional effectiveness, and support the ongoing care and development of the campus environment.

As posted now on the university’s Employment Opportunities page, with wide advertising through partners like LinkedIn and Academica Group, BU is seeking a Controller, a Director of Integrated Planning & Effectiveness, and a Director of Business Operations.

Some of Brandon University’s most committed donors were celebrated at an evening reception this week. Members of the President’s Circle were welcomed to the annual Holiday Reception to meet with new BU President Dr. Christine Bovis-Cnossen.

With bail reform dominating headlines and political debates across the country, you’ll be the judge as Brandon University hosts a public panel discussion later this month to unpack the facts, myths and implications behind Canada’s evolving bail system.

Under the heading “The Ins and Outs of Bail Reform,” the panel will take a “Fact v. Fiction” approach to examine how the case of bail reform is faring in the court of public opinion.

By: Abiola Odutola

Reprinted by permission from the Brandon Sun

Brandon University researcher Mousumi Majumder was recognized in the Manitoba Legislature recently for her groundbreaking work toward developing a blood test for early breast cancer detection.

The recognition came through a Member’s Statement by Brandon East MLA Glen Simard, who highlighted Majumder’s contributions during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Manitoba government is partnering with Brandon University to replace the Gulliver Astronomical Observatory’s telescope dome to ensure future generations can use Manitoba’s largest public telescope, Advanced Education and Training Minister Renée Cable and Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced today.

“For over half a century, the telescope at the Gulliver Astronomical Observatory opened a window to the galaxy for Westman’s scientific community.