Communications Office
Room 17, Clark Hall
270 - 18th Street
Brandon, Manitoba
R7A 6A9
Phone: (204) 727-9762
Email: communications@brandonu.ca
July 31, 2012 BRANDON, MB — It really pays to study. Just ask third-year Brandon University (BU) student Lyne Milette. As a member of the local chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society, she has received an unparalleled invitation — to the Presidential Inaugural Conference in Washington, D.C. in January 2013. “I received this invitation and of [...]
June 26, 2012 BRANDON, MB – With Toronto shimmering on his horizon, new Brandon University alumnus Chris Bentley is content to close the current chapter of his life. After four years of studying at his hometown university, the 24 year old has graduated with honours. In fact, he is the 2012 recipient of the Silver Medal in History [...]
May 31, 2012 BRANDON, MB — Tomorrow and Saturday, the 101st Convocation at Brandon University will celebrate the achievements of 629 students as they assemble in the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium to receive well deserved degrees or diplomas. As well, honorary doctorates and other awards will be presented during each of the ceremonies. Honorary Doctorate Recipients • Annette [...]
May 28, 2012 BRANDON, MB — Jazz faculty members, saxophonist Greg Gatien, percussionist Eric Platz and two of their senior students, guitarist Josh Winestock and bassist John Baron will share the stage with acclaimed pianist, John Harmon. The Wisconsin-based musician is also a prolific composer of works for orchestra, wind ensemble, choirs, chamber and jazz groups. “I remember [...]
May 22, 2012 BRANDON, MB — Two Brandon University (BU) faculty members, through their company Root Sky Productions, will present two original plays next month. Assistant Professor of Native Studies Darrell Racine and English and Creative Writing Assistant Professor Dale Lakevold will spearhead a production of the plays at the 2012 MayWorks Festival of Labour and the Arts [...]
May 11, 2012 BRANDON, MB — A new option is now available at Brandon University for young musicians with a Performance Diploma from Mount Royal University. Thanks to an articulation agreement between the two Western Canadian institutions, students wishing to continue their studies after obtaining a 63-credit hour diploma from Mount Royal University will have the opportunity to [...]
May 8, 2012 BRANDON, MB — Every year, the top young woodwind, brass and percussion players from across the country gather to form the National Youth Band (NYB). This year, there are several Brandon University (BU) links. Four BU students are among the 53 musicians who make up this year’s edition of the prestigious ensemble. While the location [...]
May 1, 2012 Brandon, MB — On May 6, 2012, members of SIFE Brandon will travel to Calgary, Alberta to compete in the annual Ace Nationals Exposition. The event will be held at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre from May 7 to 9, where teams from across Canada present the results of their projects throughout the academic year. [...]
May 1, 2012 Brandon, MB — On May 5, 2012 beginning at 9 a.m., the SIFE Brandon team will prepare the new Green Futures North end location to be officially launched on May 12, 2012. This preparation will include transferring 85 garden beds built by the team during the past two years to the North End location, on [...]
Assistant Professor Handed Priceless Instrument
October 3, 2012