Family gift earmarked to replace protective dome
Brandon University’s observatory has a new name.
The rooftop facility, long a beacon for stargazers in western Manitoba, will now be known as the Gulliver Astronomical Observatory, following a generous $50,000 donation from the family of BU astronomy professor Dr. Austin Gulliver.
You’re invited to a community celebration! Brandon University will host a parade and rally to celebrate the BU Bobcats’ historic victory at the 2025 National Volleyball Championship.
A new group exhibition, coming to the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (AGSM), was co-curated by Stacey Koosel of the IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art at Brandon University and features the work of BU alumna Jessie Januska and other Indigenous artists.
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Art meets philosophy in an event coming to Brandon on Friday, March 7.
The Brandon University School of Music will welcome several talented guest artists and a wide range of woodwind enthusiasts for the 15th anniversary of the BU Clarinet Festival on Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2.
Brandon University and Assiniboine College partnered with the Brandon Chamber of Commerce for a conference-style event, ConnectED, that offered more than 100 students the opportunity to connect with local industry. Using a “speed dating” model, the half-day conference matched students with industry experts in their areas of interest, giving them dedicated facetime to ask career questions, gain insider tips and tricks, and build their personal networks.
A Brandon University expert on experiential education, professional networking, and launching youth into successful careers will take her message to Brandon’s business class at a Brandon Chamber of Commerce luncheon this month.
Cora Dupuis, Co-ordinator of BU’s Co-op Program, will deliver the keynote address at the Brandon Chamber’s February Luncheon, this Thursday, Feb. 20. It’s the first time in recent memory that a Brandon University faculty member has taken the stage as a keynote speaker at a Chamber luncheon.
Brandon University has hit another significant milestone for this year’s BU Co-op program, with 56 students participating—the largest cohort in the program’s seven-year history. This achievement highlights BU’s commitment to providing students with industry experience and professional development.
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.