BRANDON, MB – Brandon University is happy to announce that Dr. Cam Symons will be serving as the Acting Dean of Education for the upcoming academic year.
“I am very pleased that Dr. Symons has agreed to serve as the Acting Dean of Education.
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LORNE WATSON (1919 – 2010)
Lorne Watson was Director of Music at Brandon College/University from 1948 to 1981. A pivotal figure in Brandon and Manitoba, he was a major presence in Canadian music until his death at age 90 in January, 2010.
BRANDON, MB – Dr. David Greenwood from Brandon University, coordinator of BU’s Environmental Science program, was involved in a study that shows the tropics owe their biodiversity to consistent year-round temperatures, not higher temperatures or more sunlight as previously thought. The findings were presented this week in the journal Paleobiology .
BRANDON, MB – Brandon University is proud to announce that James Ehnes has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada.
For his accomplishments as a concert violinist, who began violin studies at the age of four and who has received acclaim both in Canada and abroad.
BRANDON, MB – Funds raised at the recent Heroes’ Gala were formally presented to Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College June 30th. The event held May 22, 2010 raised $16,930.12.
BRANDON, MB – Brandon University is proud to announce that Dr. Alex Michalos has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada.
He received the honour for his contributions to the social sciences, notably in research that has helped to measure the quality-of-life in Canada and abroad.
BRANDON, MB – The Brandon University Board of Governors unanimously approved the BUILD 2010 strategic plan at their meeting June 24, 2010. The plan is set to direct BU for the next five years.
BRANDON , MB – Eight Brandon University students have received NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA). These awards are valued at $4,500 per student, with further supplements from the university and faculty members’ personal research grants.
BRANDON, MB – As part of their on-going partnership, the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC) and Brandon University signed a Memorandum of Understanding today. The document is designed to foster the development of new First Nations language teaching skills and collaborate to support the retention and preservation of First Nations languages.