Brandon University Dean of Arts and Professor of History Dr. Gregory Kennedy has received one of Canada’s most prestigious honours in French-language historical scholarship. His book Lost in the Crowd: Acadian Soldiers of Canada’s First World War (McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2024) has been awarded le Grand Prix de l’Institut d’histoire de l’Amérique française, given annually to the best scholarly book on the history of the French in North America.
Brandon University’s “Community In Action” committee kicked off campus’ annual United Way workplace campaign with a spooky and delicious Halloween Coffee Break.
The potluck-style event brought campus together for cookies, candy, and camaraderie — as well as a few words about the good works done supported by the United Way and information about how to donate through payroll deduction.
Brandon University researcher Dr. Mousumi Majumder, who runs the Breast Cancer Cell Molecular Research Lab, was recognized this week in the Manitoba Legislature.
Brandon East MLA Glen Simard and BU researcher Dr. Mousumi Majumder.
Reposted with permission from Discover Westman
By Betty Sawatzky
The Brandon University Symphonic Band invites the public to join them in a powerful evening of instrument and choir performances tomorrow evening at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium (WMCA) for their Fall concert. The annual concert will draw hundreds of students together from Brandon U’s School of Music and from across the Westman Region.
Brandon University students can now apply to join the BU Co-operative Education (Co-op) Program for the 2025–26 academic year — an opportunity that connects classroom learning to meaningful, career-relevant work experience.
Applications opened this week, and interest is already high.
The BU secure bike compound is conveniently located near the centre of campus.
Brandon University’s secure bike parking area has re-opened following the successful installation of a new generator for McMaster Hall.
Brandon University’s introduction to theatre class livened up the Kavanagh Courtyard Friday, Oct. 10 with an outdoor production titled “A Fool’s Guide to World Theatre History.”
Voting is open for the Destination: BU video challenge as international students share their journeys to Brandon University.
Brandon University’s Dr. Eftihia Mihelakis has guest edited the latest issue of an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to literature and the arts.
An exhibition of new artworks by Brandon University visual artist and Associate Professor Lisa Wood opens this month at the Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art, offering an immersive exploration of precarious work, mental health, and family life in rural Manitoba.