In preparation for the initiation of its new Master of Psychiatric Nursing (MPN) in January, the Brandon University Board of Governors has approved the graduate program’s tuition fees in the amount of $600 per three (3) credit hour course.
The MPN program is designed for professionals who are seeking advanced practice roles in administration, clinical practice or education.
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The Art and the Pain of Remembering: The Story Teller, the Scribe and the Historian
7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 14, 2010
Louis Riel Room (next to Main Dining Room), Brandon University
All are welcome to attend!
The School of Health Studies is pleased to announce the following faculty and staff who have joined us over the summer.
Indigenous Health and Human Services/First Nations and Aboriginal Program:
Dr. Kathryn Irvine, Assistant Professor, effective June 1, 2010
Dr. Alanaise Goodwill, Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2010
Tania Munroe, Indigenous Student Advisor, effective September 7, 2010
Nursing Department:
Nancy McPherson, Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2010
Krista Carberry, Instructional Associate, effective August 16, 2010
Psychiatric Nursing Department (Brandon Site):
Edward Aquin, Assistant Professor, effective August 1, 2010
Karen Batson, Instructional Associate, effective August 1, 2010
Carrie Sokolan, Instructional Associate, effective August 16, 2010
Psychiatric Nursing Department (Winnipeg Site):
Pamela Carlyle, Instructional Associate, effective August 16, 2010
Rebecca Yakiwchuk, Instructional Associate, effective August 16, 2010
School of Health Studies:
Michelle Clark, Office Assistant, effective August 16, 2010.
Dr. J. Renee Robinson has been appointed as Coordinator for the new Masters in Psychiatric Nursing Program. In April 2010, the Council on Post-Secondary Education (COPSE) approved BU’s plans to commence the program.
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.
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.