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Tom Brophy, Brandon University’s Associate Vice-President (Student Services and Enrolment Management) and University Registrar, will join Saint Mary’s University in September.
After three years leading Brandon University’s (BU’s) Student Services, Tom Brophy will start in a new position at Saint Mary’s University (SMU) in the upcoming academic year.

Brandon University (BU) reaffirmed its strong commitment to Aboriginal and Indigenous culture and heritage by participating in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Council and the City of Brandon.
BU is a founding partner of the BUAPC and was represented at the signing by BU President Gervan Fearon.

Christopher J. Schneider’s fourth book, Policing and Social Media, was released on April 16. (Tiffany Green)
Police departments have a whole new beat to patrol, thanks to the rise of Facebook, Twitter and the like.
BU sociology professor Christopher Schneider has a new book on the phenomenon, “Policing and Social Media,” which includes examples from the 2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot, the Toronto Police Service’s innovative social media strategy, and the YouTube video that brought worldwide attention to the fatal shooting of Sammy Yatim by Toronto police officer James Forcillo.

New coordinator Barry Nadolny says the availability of first-year BU courses in Dauphin is a great opportunity for Parkland residents.
DAUPHIN, Man. – Barry Nadolny says that this fall brings an incredible opportunity for Parkland-area students who want to start their Brandon University (BU) education.

Brandon University (BU) students are the latest artists to showcase their work at the Tommy McLeod Curve Gallery.
Works by the Brandon University Fine Arts Student Association (BUFASA) are being displayed until August 1 at the Curve Gallery, located on the second floor of BU’s John E. Robbins Library.