The National Gallery of Canada has displayed the work of Kevin McKenzie, and now they are giving us a closer look at the artist.
McKenzie, an Assistant Professor in Brandon University’s Department of Visual and Aboriginal Art, was interviewed for a feature in the Gallery’s online magazine, discussing his inspiration, his methods and how joining BU has led him to explore traditional Indigenous techniques.
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Students still in BU Residence received a care package this week from people hoping to help ease the strain of being away from friends and family.
Care packs were assembled for students still in BU Residence.
Researchers looking for students, parents/guardians, and educators to share their experiences
In difficult times, as everyone’s lives are affected by COVID-19, your voice can help highlight the sweeping impact of this pandemic.
Dr. Breanna Lawrence
Researchers at Brandon University are starting a new Manitoba-wide project to understand how students, their parents or guardians, and educators are faring during this unprecedented learning climate.
BRANDON – Brandon University (BU) is expanding its online spring and summer course offerings.
The Faculty of Arts at BU is adding three courses to the second term of the spring session, from June 1 to 18: Contemporary Literature, Introduction to Sociology, and Making Sense of Gender.
The Brandon University community is saddened by the passing of Shirley Douglas, a veteran stage, film and television actress who was a lifelong activist and a BU honorary degree recipient in 2005.
Douglas, who was also the daughter of famed Brandon College alumnus Tommy Douglas, died early Sunday.
Students whose courses were affected by the coronavirus pandemic this term will have new grade options that recognize the extraordinary challenges they have faced.
After receiving their traditional letter grades, students will be able to choose to convert them each instead to a “Pass” or “No Credit” grade on an individual and course-by-course basis.
Staff from the Westman Women’s Shelter received supplies from Brandon Universities’ faculties of Health Studies and Science on Wednesday to help the non-profit organization’s efforts to contain COVID-19.
The Faculty of Health Studies and the Faculty of Science at Brandon University (BU) have answered the call to assist the non-profit sector in Brandon.
The two faculties collected items to help with the containment of COVID-19 and delivered them to the Westman Women’s Shelter and Meredith Place on Wednesday.
Brandon University student Marshall Morrisseau had a remarkable opportunity as one of only two Canadian youths to participate in a United Nations event focusing on narcotic drugs nearly a month ago in Vienna. Courtesy of the Brandon Sun, here is a look at Morrisseau’s experience:
Morrisseau learns a lot at UN summit
By: Michele LeTourneau, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Posted: 03/26/2020 3:00 AM
Marshall Morrisseau, one of two youths to join the Canadian delegation at the United Nations in Vienna, has returned home to Brandon with new tools related to substance use and trauma.
Library closes Monday; all in-person spring and summer courses will be suspended to continue coronavirus fight
Brandon University students will still be able to graduate and get their degrees this spring, but the traditional Convocation ceremonies will be postponed.
“This was an extremely tough decision but calling off Convocation should further drive home the seriousness of the pandemic that we are facing,” said BU President David Docherty.
BRANDON – Courses are set to resume on Monday, March 23, but there will be no in-person classes, labs or educational work at Brandon University (BU) for the remainder of the Winter 2020 term.
There will also be no in-person exams for the reminder of the term.