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 National News. A broadcaster since 1952, Robertson is a three-time Gemini award winner, and member of both the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Order of Canada.

“Lloyd’s efforts as a journalist and communicator have made Canada a better place,” says BU President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah Poff. “We applaud his career, his contributions and his national pride.”

In addition to television work, Robertson was honourary chairperson of the Terry Fox Run. In 2006, he received an honourary degree from Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC.

Robertson will receive his BU degree next month, along with 600 BU graduating students.

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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 former Deputy Minister of Health for Ontario and Cabinet Secretary in the Government of Manitoba, Decter was the founding Chair of the Health Council of Canada and continues to serve with numerous non-profit health care organizations.

“Michael brings incredible depth to BU, through both his career experiences and vast network,” says University President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah Poff. “We welcome Michael and anticipate that his leadership will help us grow as an institution during his term as Chancellor.”

The BU Senate ratified Decter’s appointment this week. He will be officially installed May 31^st during Convocation, taking over from Henry Champ who passed away in September 2012 during his second term as Chancellor.

Decter, a native Manitoban and recipient of the Order of Canada, served on the Brandon University Foundation and as Chair of the Stanley Knowles Distinguished Professorship Endowment Campaign in the 1980s.  He now resides in Ontario.

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The deadline for applying for the following awards has been extended to March 31, 2013:

• Charles W. Burns Scholarship in Pre-Medicine
• Donald Burns and Louise Berlin Family Scholarships in the Geosciences
• John & Catherine Robbins Entrance Scholarships
• Simplot Canada Ltd. Entrance Scholarships
• Terry Penton Memorial Scholarship
• E. Jay Watson Memorial Entrance Scholarship
• Sarah Harriet Hall Memorial Academic Scholarships
• IBEW Local 2034 – CFL Manitoba Council Commemorative Scholarship
• G.F. MacDowell Entrance Scholarships in Political Science
• Delamater-Wood 50^th Anniversary Scholarship
• Afghanistan Mission Memorial Awards

Also, the deadline for the Xerox Canada Award has been extended to May 10, 2013 because of a registration requirement.

In order to qualify for these awards, you must apply using the Online Scholarship Application. You can access the application either by logging in to your Online Student Information screen, or by clicking the “Apply Now” button of any award on the Scholarship Database. For complete instructions on the scholarship application process, visit www.brandonu.ca/scholarships.  When applying, please take particular note of the Details section of each award to ensure that you provide the correct supporting documents if required. 

To apply online, you must claim your Student User ID and password. Please note that this process may take 1-3 business days, so be sure to allow time prior to the deadline. Should you have any questions about applying for scholarships and bursaries, please contact scholarships@brandonu.ca.

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 in 2010. BU’s overall annual enrollment exceeds 3,000.

“This year to date, we have seen a substantial increase in student applications,” says Murray Kerr, Director of Admissions. “This number includes international and domestic, graduate, undergrad and EAP students – anyone considering BU.”

BU President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah Poff says the numbers show a strong commitment to higher education and, in particular, Brandon University. “Students, parents and alumni recognize that we offer a quality of education unavailable at other institutions. We are proud of that and welcome each student who chooses BU.”

Students wishing to be considered for BU’s substantial scholarship program must apply by March 1^st. Over the past year, the University has awarded more than $1.4-million dollars in scholarships.

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Scholarship Office

Room 119 – A. E. McKenzie Building

Phone: (204) 727-9737
Fax: (204) 727-4072

Email: scholarships@brandonu.ca
Website: brandonu.ca/scholarships

Established in 1983, the Sarah Harriet Hall Memorial Academic Scholarships are provided annually to entering students who “have demonstrated academic excellence in high school as well as proficiency in extra-curricular activities.” Ms Hall was a graduate of Brandon College in 1921, and left a sizeable bequest to Brandon University to provide scholarships to deserving students.

One student from each of Arts, Science, Music, and Health Studies (in the degrees outlined in the Online Scholarship Database) receives $1,000 for their first year, and could also qualify for renewal of this award for an additional three years provided that they maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5, continue in the same faculty, and continue to register for 30 credit hours per year. This award provides invaluable assistance for students to focus on their studies and excel in their chosen field.

*Please note that, as with many other Brandon University Scholarships and Bursaries, students are required to read the terms of reference for any awards they may qualify for, and ensure that they meet the criteria for the award throughout the academic year to retain the funds.

Should you have any questions about this or any other scholarships or bursaries at Brandon University, please do not hesitate to contact Chris Szabo, Scholarships and Awards Clerk, at (204) 727-9737, or e-mail scholarships@brandonu.ca.