posted December 5, 2011
BRANDON, MB — School of Health Studies faculty members — Fran Racher, Nancy McPherson and Dean Care — have received funding from the Alzheimer Society of Canada to undertake a study entitled Living with Dementia: The Experiences of Older Couples in Managing their Lives Together.
The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of the experiences of older couples as they strive to manage their lives together, while one partner is experiencing dementia.
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posted December 1, 2011
BRANDON, MB – The Brandon Bobcats men’s basketball team will be hosting the first annual Holiday Hoops Classic, an event aimed at teaching local youth the basics of basketball.
The session will be held on December 18 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm in the BU Gymnasium and is aimed at kids in grades 1- 8.
“Our athletes have come from all over North America, and at some point been greatly influenced by a coach, mentor or volunteer that has given their time,” says head coach Gil Cheung.
posted December 1, 2011
Brandon, MB — The 2011-2012 pro series continues with a concert featuring pianist Alexander Tselyakov and some of his musical friends. A faculty member of the Brandon University School of Music, Alexander has won the admiration of music lovers around the globe.
posted November 29, 2011
Brandon, MB — Today, Brandon University’s Senate met to establish the policies that will guide the return to classes for BU students. The Senate, comprised of students, faculty and administration, has approved a policy that will see both terms completed by the end of April.
posted November 26, 2011
BRANDON, MB — The bargaining teams for the Brandon University Board of Governors and the Brandon University Faculty Association announced this evening that a tentative agreement has been reached. The job action against the University will cease at 11:59 tonight and classes will resume on Monday at 6 p.m.
posted November 24, 2011
Brandon, MB — Today, the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) announced the 2011 national winners of the You Innovate Canada Tournament: four Brandon University students. Stephen Chychota, Stephanie Fung, Jeanette Hudon and Kayvon Razzaghi, all senior BU students, rose to the top with their winning entry entitled Grow Mugs.
posted November 18, 2011
BRANDON, MB – The pre-season is over, and the 2011-2012 Canada West Conference regular season is upon us. Two Bobcats have been named Athlete of the Month for their contributions in October.
BEN GLUE is the winner of the Tip Top Tailors Male Athlete of the Month for October.
posted November 18, 2011
BRANDON, MB – The Brandon Bobcats men’s volleyball team is welcoming another player with international experience to its roster. Sam Tuivai of Auckland, New Zealand is the newest member of Bobcat athletics.
posted November 18, 2011
Under the guidance of Associate Professor Michael Malazdrewicz, a quartet of business students — Stephanie Fung, Jeanette Hudon, Stephen Chycota and Kayvon Razzagh — have won the provincial portion of the You Innovate Competition. Their project entitled Grow Mugs, in which they recycled coffee mugs and filled them with earth and fresh herbs, propelled them to first place.
posted November 7, 2011
BRANDON, MB – The pre-season is over, and the 2011-2012 Canada West Conference regular season is upon us. Two Bobcats have been named Athlete of the Month for their contributions in October.
BEN GLUE is the winner of the Tip Top Tailors Male Athlete of the Month for October.