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Category Archives: Brandon U

Golden Key Student to Head to Washington for Presidential Inaugural Conference

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 [...]

Posted in Arts, Brandon U, Student Services

Brandon University Students Contribute to Calgary Stampede’s 100th Anniversary

July 17, 2012   BRANDON, MB — At the end of each day, after the cowboys had wowed the record-breaking crowds, fireworks lit up the skies at Calgary’s 100th annual Stampede and two Brandon University students were on hand to ensure everyone’s safety. The fourth-year students in Applied Disaster and Emergency Services (ADES) — Greg Bartlett and Kristy [...]

Posted in ADES, Brandon U

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 [...]

Posted in Athletics, Brandon U

Brandon University Health Studies Now a Faculty!

July 3, 2012 BRANDON, MB — Brandon University has a new Faculty. The Dean of Health Studies, Dr. Dean Care, the faculty members and the staff of the former School of Health Studies collaborated to meet the necessary criteria to reach faculty status and at the latest BU Senate meeting, it became official. The School of Health Studies [...]

Posted in Brandon U, Health Studies

Front of the Class

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 [...]

Posted in Brandon U, Education

Big Plans for BU History Graduate

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 [...]

Posted in Arts, Brandon U

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 [...]

Posted in Athletics, Brandon U

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 [...]

Posted in Athletics, Brandon U

Kudos for Brandon University Volunteer Gardener

June 20, 2012 BRANDON, MB — One of the volunteer gardeners on the Brandon University Beautification Committee, Barbara-Jean (B.J.) Jackson was lauded for some of her entries at the recent Can-West Iris Society Show in Winnipeg. Retired from her position as an office assistant in the School of Health Studies since 2010, she has continued to work in [...]

Posted in Brandon U

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, [...]

Posted in Athletics, Brandon U