Communications Office
Room 17, Clark Hall
270 - 18th Street
Brandon, Manitoba
R7A 6A9
Phone: (204) 727-9762
Email: communications@brandonu.ca
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
August 8, 2011 Monday, August 8, 2011 BRANDON, MB — The sixth annual Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival (CLCMF), under the artistic direction of concert pianist, Alexander Tselyakov, will run from Tuesday, August 23 to Sunday, August 28. This seven-concert Festival is an important part of Canada’s summer cultural calendar and in previous years, has entertained people of all ages. [...]
August 8, 2011 Monday, August 8, 2011 Brandon, MB — For a second year, a six-concert series will showcase the talents of alumni — professional musicians who trained at Brandon University and now return to their alma mater to share their talents. Beginning this evening, the concert programmes will present a range of works, from the classical period [...]
June 2, 2011 Thursday, June 2, 2011 Brandon, MB — During the 100th Convocation at Brandon University, four outstanding Canadians — Ambassador Gary Doer, Dr. Ray Bollman, Dr. Buffy Sainte-Marie and Heather Bishop — will be acknowledged for their efforts and accomplishments, each receiving an honorary doctorate. Each convocation ceremony will feature a valedictorian — Chris Pugh (B.Sc. [...]
April 29, 2011 Friday, April 29, 2011 Brandon, MB — During the 100th Convocation at Brandon University, four outstanding Canadians will be acknowledged for their efforts and accomplishments, each receiving an honorary doctorate. Brandon University is pleased to announce the conferral of a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) upon musician, singer/songwriter, social activist, keynote speaker, visual artist, author, [...]
April 26, 2011 Brandon University and its Board of Governors invite all Brandon University employees, retirees, and their guests to attend the annual Long Service Recognition Event on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. A reception will begin at 2:30 p.m. and presentations will follow at 3:00 p.m. The event will take place in Clark Hall Room 212. During the [...]
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 [...]