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Category Archives: Athletics

Blue and Gold Celebration

January 8, 2013 A Blue and Gold Celebration happens this weekend at Brandon University. On January 11th and 12th, put on your BU colours and join us for events and prizes in the new 25-million dollar Healthy Living Centre (HLC). Activities include Bobcats basketball, facility tours, Kids Carnival and tailgate party. Giveaways include an iPad, University tuition and [...]

Posted in Alumni, Athletics, Brandon U, Campus Recreation, Student Services

Historic Brandon University gymnasium named after Henry Champ

December 7, 2012 BRANDON, MB– Brandon University (BU) is proud to announce the naming of the original campus gymnasium in honour of the late Henry Champ, Chancellor 2008-2012, with a commemorative ceremony planned for the new year. “Henry was a sports enthusiast,” says BU President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Deborah Poff. “During his student days at Brandon University, Henry was [...]

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Assistant Professor Handed Priceless Instrument

October 3, 2012

Posted in ADES, Alumni, Ancillary Services, Anthropology, Arts, Arts One, Athletics, Brandon U, Campus Recreation, Education, Education Graduate Studies, Environmental Science, Graduate Studies, Health Studies, IT Services, Music, Physics & Astronomy, Student Services

Another American Import Commits to the Bobcats

August 1, 2012 BRANDON, MB –Not long after announcing the program’s first American recruit in team history, Bobcats men’s volleyball coach Grant Wilson is pleased to announce the commitment of another. Randy Preval will be joining fellow New Yorker and friend Rob McLean in Brandon next month, as the two will head north of the border, and help [...]

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Brandon University, City of Brandon Officials Sign Healthy Living Centre Community Access Agreement

July 12, 2012 BRANDON, MB —Dr. Deborah Poff, Brandon University’s President and Vice-Chancellor, and Mayor Shari Decter Hirst today signed a Community Access Agreement for the soon-to-be-opened fitness and recreation facility. The event took place in front of the new Healthy Living Centre (HLC) on Louise Avenue. Dr. Tom Breneman, BUILD Campaign Chair and Jared Jacobson BUILD Local [...]

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New York Athlete Commits to BU Men’s Volleyball Team

June 22, 2012 BRANDON, MB –Rob McLean’s volleyball career has spanned North America, but he’s about to log even more miles as his career will see him head north of the border. The 6-foot-4 outside hitter has verbally committed to the Brandon Bobcats men’s volleyball team. Growing up in East Northport, New York (about an hour down the [...]

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Bobcats Men’s Basketball Team to Lead “Hoops for Hope” Camp

June 21, 2012 BRANDON, MB – The Brandon University Bobcats men’s basketball team will be taking their love of the game of basketball on the road this summer. The ‘Cats will be hosting the first “Hoops for Hope” basketball camp in Swan River, Manitoba on Sunday, August 26. The one day camp is open to all boys and [...]

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Roy Ching to Join Bobcats Men’s Volleyball Team

June 14, 2012 BRANDON, MB – Just a few short weeks after losing import sensation Ben Glue, the Bobcats men’s volleyball coaching staff has found a new recruit in the same place they found Glue. Roy Ching of Nelson, New Zealand has committed to the Bobcats starting in the 2012-13 season. Ching and Glue are not only countrymen, [...]

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Versatile Vercaigne Commits to Bobcats

June 13, 2012 BRANDON, MB – One week after stepping aside as men’s volleyball coach, Russ Paddock is still putting his touch on next year’s line-up. Part of Paddock’s responsibility is to put together the roster for the 2012-13 season, and Paddock is doing exactly that in adding 6-foot-3 left-side Scott Vercaigne of Winnipeg. Vercaigne will be graduating [...]

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Paddock Steps Aside; Wilson To Take Over

June 13, 2012 BRANDON, MB – After seven seasons as an assistant coach with the Brandon University Bobcats men’s volleyball team, Grant Wilson is set to take over the reins as head coach on a one-year term. Wilson has been an assistant to Russ Paddock since the program was added to BU’s athletic program in 2005, however this [...]

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