Brandon University will welcome 10 new graduate students from Ghana to study rural development over the coming four year, thanks a new international scholarship fund called the Canadian International Development Scholarships: 2030 (BCDI: 2030). The total value of the scholarships is $448,271.78.
A pair of Brandon University Bobcat alumni are coming off the bench for their best assist yet. Jill and Warren Watt, who each played for their respective Bobcat basketball squads in the late 1980s at BU, have generously donated $200,000 to support future generations of student-athletes.
“Both on and off the court, Bobcat student-athletes are committed to their teammates, to our campus, and to our community.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 8
Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Evans Theatre, BU
Brandon University will host a viewing of the movie “UnCharitable” next month, sparking dialog around the ways philanthropic giving is regulated, and exploring ways to unlock the power of the charitable sector.
The Destination: BU video challenge was bigger and better than ever for the 2023-24 academic year, as two international students earned $500 prizes for sharing their voyages to Brandon University with a worldwide audience.
Brandon University (BU) was pleased to support the return of Wheat City Nuit Blanche this year at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, with more than 40 BU students and faculty among the artists participating.
Brandon University has issued an open call for artists interested in creating a unique new work that will be presented to graduates at Convocation 2024 in the spring.
For this recent tradition, BU works with an artist each year to create a piece of art that is in some way reflective of that academic year.
Nostalgiacore is a contemporary art exhibition that features paintings, ceramic sculptures, photography, drawings, sound installations and immersive installations by the professors who make up the faculty of the IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art at BU.
The 18th annual Da Capo Conference for music educators is returning to Brandon University on Saturday, Jan. 20.
The all-day workshop of professional development opportunities for pre-service and current music educators is organized by BUSMEA, the Brandon University Student Music Educators Association, who are music education students creating professional development opportunities through workshops and other related events.
“BUSMEA is excited to welcome Alexis Silver as the keynote speaker for this year’s conference, who will present a session titled The Value of Teaching with Values,” said Abby Petersen, President of BUSMEA.
A new book by one of Brandon University’s most visible academics aims to help more researchers connect with the wider public with strategies to engage with the media.
Dr. Christopher Schneider is a sociology professor at Brandon University known not only for his broad expertise in policing and social media and in defining sexual misconduct, but also for his willingness to share that knowledge through the media.
Deborah Sanders is being remembered for her friendly customer service and her commitment to the Food Services team at Brandon University (BU), following her passing on December 31, 2023.