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Brandon, Manitoba
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Email: communications@brandonu.ca
April 25, 2013 BRANDON, MB – Canada’s preeminent television journalist Lloyd Robertson will be given an honourary Doctor of Laws (honoris causa), during Convocation at Brandon University on May 31st, 2013. 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 [...]
March 19, 2013 BRANDON, MB – Brandon University (BU) is pleased to announce that a Harvard educated financier, senior public sector manager and national expert on health systems has been appointed as Chancellor. 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 [...]
February 25, 2013 BRANDON, MB – New student applications to Brandon University (BU) have jumped 20%, to the highest level in four years. 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 [...]
January 15, 2013 Brandon University (BU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gervan Fearon as Vice-President (Academic and Provost). Dr. Fearon holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Western Ontario and is currently Dean, The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Ryerson University in Toronto. Dr. Fearon previously served as an Associate [...]
January 2, 2013 (published in The Brandon Sun, Dec 22, 2012)
November 6, 2012 BRANDON, MB — Daryle McCannell of the Department of Physical Education was recently awarded the Innovator Award by the Manitoba Physical Educations Teacher’s Association (MPETA). This award is presented to a member of MPETA who has made a significant contribution to physical education by devising an innovative approach to instruction, by writing new curriculum material, [...]
October 3, 2012
June 27, 2012 BRANDON, MB -- The dream of two Melita women has come true. Earlier this month, the Serruys sisters — Darci and Danielle —both graduated with education degrees from Brandon University (BU). They chose BU for a variety of reasons, including its proximity to their hometown. “BU has some fabulous professors and great course selections. The [...]
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 [...]
Former Student is New Dean of Education
May 9, 2013 BRANDON, MB – A Brandon University (BU) alumna with international teaching and research experience is returning to the University as Dean of Education. Dr. Heather Duncan obtained her Masters of Education at BU and PhD in Education Administration from the University of Saskatchewan. She also has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of [...]