BU Is Great Fit for Mature Students
January 2, 2013 (published in The Brandon Sun, Dec 22, 2012)
Category Archives: Brandon U
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 [...]
Kiwanis Club Brandon Donates $25,000 to Healthy Living Centre
December 5, 2012 BRANDON, MB – Representatives from the Kiwanis Club of Brandon were on hand at the BU Bobcats men’s basketball game this past Friday evening to present Brandon University President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Deborah Poff, and BUILD Campaign chair, Dr. Tom Breneman, with a cheque for $25,000 in support of the new Brandon University Healthy Living [...]
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Battle on the Border: Brandon University vs Minot State
November 9, 2012
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Brandon University Professor wins Innovator Award
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, [...]
Enbridge Donates $60,000 to Brandon University in support of Dakota Language Program
October 30, 2012 BRANDON, MB – This past Friday, Dr. Deborah Poff, Brandon University’s President and Vice-Chancellor, was joined by Jamie Honda McNeil, Enbridge’s Manager of Aboriginal Affairs, at a celebration for the two student recipients of the newly-established Enbridge Dakota Language Scholarship. Recipients Sheree Blacksmith, currently in her first year of study in the Indigenous Health and [...]
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Partnership Agreement Created between BU and ACC’s Nursing Programs
October 26, 2012 BRANDON, MB — A new agreement between Brandon University (BU) and Assiniboine Community College (ACC) will open the door for students to transfer credits directly from their completed Licensed Practical Nursing program at ACC to BU’s Bachelor of Nursing program in the Faculty of Health Studies. The recent approval of a new block-transfer-credit for Licensed [...]
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Brandon University Professor Awarded $287,000 Grant
October 19, 2012 Brandon, MB — Dr. Alison Marshall of the Department of Religion was awarded funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)’s Insight Grants Program. The total value of the research funding is $287,395 and will be distributed over a 5-year term. “I am extremely proud of Dr. Marshall for being awarded a 5-year [...]
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Assistant Professor Handed Priceless Instrument
October 3, 2012
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 [...]