Robertson is one of the most trusted faces in TV news, spending 35 years as Chief Anchor and Senior Editor of the country’s most-watched national newscast, CTV National News. A broadcaster since 1952, Robertson is a three-time Gemini award winner, and member of both the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Order of Canada.

“Lloyd’s efforts as a journalist and communicator have made Canada a better place,” says BU President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah Poff. “We applaud his career, his contributions and his national pride.”

In addition to television work, Robertson was honourary chairperson of the Terry Fox Run. In 2006, he received an honourary degree from Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC.

Robertson will receive his BU degree next month, along with 600 BU graduating students.

Brandon University, founded in 1899, promotes excellence in teaching, research, creation and scholarship; educating students so that they can make a meaningful difference as engaged citizens and leaders.

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Michael Decter is President and CEO of the investment company LDIC Inc., author of eight books and popular lecturer with the National Speakers Bureau. A former Deputy Minister of Health for Ontario and Cabinet Secretary in the Government of Manitoba, Decter was the founding Chair of the Health Council of Canada and continues to serve with numerous non-profit health care organizations.

“Michael brings incredible depth to BU, through both his career experiences and vast network,” says University President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah Poff. “We welcome Michael and anticipate that his leadership will help us grow as an institution during his term as Chancellor.”

The BU Senate ratified Decter’s appointment this week. He will be officially installed May 31^st during Convocation, taking over from Henry Champ who passed away in September 2012 during his second term as Chancellor.

Decter, a native Manitoban and recipient of the Order of Canada, served on the Brandon University Foundation and as Chair of the Stanley Knowles Distinguished Professorship Endowment Campaign in the 1980s.  He now resides in Ontario.

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Figures released today by BU’s Admissions Department show that 636 persons have applied to attend the University as new students beginning this fall. That compares to 528 in February 2012, 619 in 2011 and 567 in 2010. BU’s overall annual enrollment exceeds 3,000.

“This year to date, we have seen a substantial increase in student applications,” says Murray Kerr, Director of Admissions. “This number includes international and domestic, graduate, undergrad and EAP students – anyone considering BU.”

BU President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah Poff says the numbers show a strong commitment to higher education and, in particular, Brandon University. “Students, parents and alumni recognize that we offer a quality of education unavailable at other institutions. We are proud of that and welcome each student who chooses BU.”

Students wishing to be considered for BU’s substantial scholarship program must apply by March 1^st. Over the past year, the University has awarded more than $1.4-million dollars in scholarships.

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“In Washington,” says Lyne Milette, “I saw that education and ability to communicate are essential to success at a high level. I observed that first-hand, watching public figures inspire huge crowds. It was incredible.”

Milette was asked to attend the inauguration by the Gold Key International Honour Society – one of 800 Society members invited from around the world and the only representative from Manitoba. She spent five days in Washington culminating in the swearing-in of the President before an estimated crowd of 800,000 near Capitol Hill.

In her third-year of an Arts degree and enrolled in BU’s Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies program, Milette was particularly interested in the security and crowd management in effect at the inauguration.

Milette plans to share her experiences by talking with students in local high schools. She also hopes to return to Washington for a networking conference.

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For more information, please contact:

Glen Kirby
Communications Officer
Brandon University
204-727-9762
kirbyg@brandonu.ca

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Brandon, MB — A one-day conference for the Manitoba Prior Learning Assessment Network (MPLAN) will be held at Brandon University on September 29. The keynote address will be given by Lori Fontaine from the Office of the Manitoba Fairness Commissioner.

Several workshops will be offered. These will focus on such topics as financial services bridging for immigrants, correction/juvenile counseling apprenticeship programs, and work-based managerial certification, among others. Speakers involved include Dr. Bill Ashton from the Rural Development Institute, Dr. Gary McNeely from Brandon University, Roger Loewen from Assiniboine Community College and Deb Blower from Red River College.

For more details about this conference and MPLAN or to register online, visit mbplar.ca.
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For more information, contact:

Dr. Gary McNeely
PLAR Coordinator
Brandon University
mcneelyg@brandonu.ca
727-7300

Brandon, MB — A one-day conference for the Manitoba Prior Learning Assessment Network (MPLAN) will be held at Brandon University on September 29. The keynote address will be given by Lori Fontaine from the Office of the Manitoba Fairness Commissioner.

Several workshops will be offered. These will focus on such topics as financial services bridging for immigrants, correction/juvenile counseling apprenticeship programs, and work-based managerial certification, among others. Speakers involved include Dr. Bill Ashton from the Rural Development Institute, Dr. Gary McNeely from Brandon University, Roger Loewen from Assiniboine Community College and Deb Blower from Red River College.

For more details about this conference and MPLAN or to register online, visit mbplar.ca.
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For more information, contact:

Dr. Gary McNeely
PLAR Coordinator
Brandon University
mcneelyg@brandonu.ca
727-7300