October 26, 2009 BRANDON, MB – The Gender & Women’s Studies Program at Brandon University cordially invites the public and the press to attend the Queer History Colloquium on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The event will be held in room 212 of Clark Hall. Four invited guests will speak on topics related to lesbian and gay history. At [...]
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October 26, 2009 BRANDON, MB – Brandon University is happy to receive $100,000 towards the funding of their “Building Welcoming Communities” project at the Rural Development Institute (RDI). The University will receive the money from Canada’s Rural Secretariat, Community Development Program, Building Rural and Northern Partnerships to conduct a study that will evaluate opportunities regarding immigration and how [...]
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October 25, 2009 Do you know what an Environmental Epidemiologist does? Check out our Top 5 Green Jobs lists to learn about environmental careers you may be interested in and a few more that you may not have even known about. Read on to learn more about what green jobs have to offer. 5 Hottest Green Jobs The [...]
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October 21, 2009 BRANDON, MB – Pat Alvestad has been named the recipient of the of the President’s Award for the month of September 2009. Before retiring from Brandon University on September 18, 2009, Pat Alvestad devoted 21 years to helping students, staff, and faculty move gracefully through the maze of rules, regulations, and processes. Whether helping a [...]
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October 21, 2009 BRANDON, MB – The old adage that recruiting never ends seems true to the point for Bobcats women’s volleyball coach Lee Carter. BU is proud to announce the letter of intent signing of Chloe Reimer from Sanford, Manitoba. Reimer is one of the top left-sides in Manitoba and has a great background in the sport. [...]
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October 15, 2009 BRANDON , MB – As part of their continued partnership, Assiniboine Community College (ACC) and Brandon University (BU) signed an articulation agreement today benefiting students in the Police Studies program and the Crime and Community program at each respective academic institution. The agreement allows ACC Police Studies graduates credit for courses taken to go towards [...]
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October 13, 2009 BRANDON, MB – The stars have been brought closer to Brandon, thanks to the university’s new telescope at the BU Astronomical Observatory. The new 16″ (0.41m) telescope was made possible by an endowment from Dr. Viola Lobodowsky. “The venerable 10” telescope atop the McMaster Residence has served BU and the people of Westman for almost [...]
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October 8, 2009 BRANDON, MB – Brandon University is proud to report that enrollment is up 3.8% for the 2009-10 academic year. BU saw an increase of nearly one percent in full time students, and 10.5 per cent in part time students. These numbers were bolstered by late enrollments that are substantially greater than in past years. “We [...]
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October 3, 2009 On October 24, join people all over the world to take a stand for a safe climate future. WHEN: October 24, 1:30 pm WHERE: Legislative Building, 450 Broadway Ave. WEB PAGE: 350.org/350winnipeg350 For more information see the poster
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October 1, 2009 BRANDON, MB – In 1995-96 Brandon University Men’s basketball team capped a spectacular season by winning their fourth National Championship. Now in 2009, that team will be honoured as they are inducted into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame. Coached by Jerry Hemmings, the 1995-96 team roared through the Great Plains Athletic Conference with a [...]
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