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Category Archives: Student Services

BU Grad Student Wins Major Regional Competition

December 7, 2011 posted December 7, 2011 BRANDON, MB — Brandon University student Jesse Plessis has won the 2012 Canadian Music Centre Prairie Region Emerging Composers Competition. His latest work for orchestra, Tender is the Night, is an elegy for a recently closed-down pub that he frequented during his undergraduate studies. “I think this competition is a wonderful [...]

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Pianist Joined by Musical Friends for Upcoming pro series Offering

December 1, 2011 posted December 1, 2011 Brandon, MB — The 2011-2012 pro series continues with a concert featuring pianist Alexander Tselyakov and some of his musical friends. A faculty member of the Brandon University School of Music, Alexander has won the admiration of music lovers around the globe. The programme will feature three works. The Concerto in [...]

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Senate Helps Students Get Back on Track

November 29, 2011 posted November 29, 2011 Brandon, MB — Today, Brandon University’s Senate met to establish the policies that will guide the return to classes for BU students. The Senate, comprised of students, faculty and administration, has approved a policy that will see both terms completed by the end of April. “Our first term classes will end [...]

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Award-winning Accordionist to Perform at BU

October 12, 2011 posted October 12, 2011 BRANDON, MB — The 2011-2112 pro series continues with a recital featuring Belarus-born accordionist Alexander Sevastian. A three-time first-prize winner at the International Accordion Competition to his credit, Sevastian has truly commanded the world’s attention as one of the best. He first gained attention in the musical world when he won [...]

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BU, MSU Battle on the Border

September 23, 2011 posted September 23, 2011 Brandon, MB — On Sunday, September 18, more than 100 students from Brandon University (BU) and from Minot State University (MSU) literally met on the 49th parallel for the inaugural Battle on the Border — a dodgeball match. To forge a bond between the two universities as well as to inspire [...]

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World-Renown Violinist James Ehnes Kicks Off 2011-2012 pro series Season

September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 Brandon, MB — Now in its 13th season, the pro series — professional performances offered by the School of Music for students, the university community as well as for the general public — will begin on October 4 with none other than hometown favourite, James Ehnes. The son of now retired [...]

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MPLAN Conference to be Held at BU in September

September 21, 2011 First posted Thursday, August 4, 2011 Brandon, MB — A one-day conference for the Manitoba Prior Learning Assessment Network (MPLAN) will be held at Brandon University on September 29. The keynote address will be given by Lori Fontaine from the Office of the Manitoba Fairness Commissioner. Several workshops will be offered. These will focus on [...]

Posted in Adult Learners, Brandon U, Student Services

BU, MSU Battle on the Border

September 21, 2011 posted September 21, 2011 Brandon, MB — On Sunday, more than 100 students from Brandon University (BU) and from Minot State University (MSU) literally met on the 49th parallel for the inaugural Battle on the Border — a dodgeball match. To forge a bond between the two universities as well as to inspire school spirit, [...]

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Homecoming 2011: A Weekend to Remember

September 7, 2011 first posted Friday, July 29, 2011 Brandon, MB — With the crisp air and coloured leaves of fall comes the annual celebration of Homecoming — a time to catch up with school friends. At Brandon University (BU), this tradition will be reprised the weekend of October 14, 15 and 16, with most of the planned [...]

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Post-Convocation Success: Souris Area BU Grads

August 11, 2011 (This article first appeared in The Souris Plaindealer on August 5, 2011) Brandon, MB — Lori Gohl was one of the more than 500 Brandon University (BU) students to cross the stage at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium in early June. Like many others, this graduate from Souris was closing one chapter of her life, while [...]

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