Brandon University (BU) will receive $25,000 to promote student well-being and mental health through the Bell Let’s Talk Post-Secondary Fund.
The Kickoff Grant is part of $3 million in funding being distributed to 123 institutions across Canada to support initiatives aligned with the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students.
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One of the world’s most sought-after violinists, James Ehnes will give a special virtual masterclass as Brandon University’s Francis Chaplin Guest Professor of Violin this coming Sunday, April 18. During the masterclass, violin students of Professor Kerry DuWors will perform works by Mozart, Bruch, Wieniawski and Tchaikovsky.
James Ehnes
“This live-streamed masterclass is the perfect way to celebrate the year’s successes of navigating learning through the pandemic,” DuWors said.
Brandon University (BU) is opening Residence doors this spring and summer for students in need of a short or longer-term stay on campus.
Hotel BU will offer flexible and affordable accommodations for students at BU, Assiniboine Community College, or other approved institutions.
Brandon University will welcome an accomplished academic and administrator with a distinguished track record of supporting students and faculty as its new Provost & Vice-President (Academic).
Dr. Kofi Campbell joins Brandon University from Renison University College in the University of Waterloo, where he has been VP Academic and Dean since 2017.
Fifteen upper-years students will present their research as the Senior Colloquium returns to Brandon University (BU) on Monday, April 12.
The Colloquium was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but will take place online this year, with live presentations to be streamed from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A new Education program at Brandon University (BU) will create opportunities for vocational teachers and add new flexibility that will help fill gaps at rural Manitoba schools.
The Technical/Vocational Bachelor of Education program will begin in September 2021 and will be open to Manitoba teachers who have completed the Technical Vocational Teacher Education diploma at Red River College (RRC).
RBC Future Launch funding focused on increasing access for diverse students
Brandon University’s Co-operative Education Program has nearly tripled in size since its founding three and a half years ago, and will be able to add 450 new spaces for students to benefit from work-integrated learning experiences thanks to big boost from RBC Future Launch.
“Co-operative education connects eager students with employers and mentors, helping students to build skills, grow their networks, and launch their careers,” said BU President David Docherty.
Brandon University is putting a spotlight on work-integrated and experiential learning this month, highlighting programs like Co-operative Education that help students augment their skills and deepen their learning.
“We are expanding work-integrated learning opportunities at BU because it works so well,” said BU President David Docherty.
Courses at Brandon University will continue to be delivered primarily online through the Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 terms.
Only a small number of courses with in-person instruction were approved by the BU Senate at their most-recent meeting.
The Gender & Women’s Studies program at Brandon University (BU) is accepting proposals from community-based organizations for grants through the Margaret Laurence Endowment Fund.
Up to two grants of up to $5,000 each are available to help fund projects by non-profit community organizations.