John Jackson investigated the experiences of registered psychiatric nurses working in Manitoba, writing a study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.

“I feel this is ground-breaking research,” says Jackson, who has just completed his third year in BU’s Psychiatric Nursing program. “There is a lot of existing research in specific areas of psychiatric nursing including children and the elderly but very little about the challenges facing nurses themselves.”

Jackson initiated the research, partnering with Dr. Patrick Morrissette, professor of Psychiatric Nursing at BU to co-author the article. Dr. Morrissette says he does not know of another undergraduate student within the program who has conducted and published research as the principal author.

“John saw a need and carried through,” says Dr. Morrissette. “He has shown that important research can be conducted at the undergraduate level at small teaching-oriented institutions such as ours.”

Jackson is presenting his findings this weekend in Winnipeg, MB at the World Congress of Psychiatric Nurses. View the full journal article at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jpm.12064/full.

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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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“It’s good for charity and a great stress reliever,” said organizer Hannah Mazier, a BU student and president of the Brandon University Zoological Society (BUZS). “We raised more than $1,000 for the BU Students’ Union Food Bank and the Canadian Cancer Society.”

The profs were paired off last month to compete for pledges. Those raising the most donations had the honour of pie’ing the others with chocolate and whipped cream.

Kayla Koivisto, a third year student in BU’s Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies program, will attend University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, returning to BU for graduation in the spring of 2014.

“This is a great opportunity for me to gain new experiences and meet new people,” says Koivisto, who hails from the Prince Albert area in northern Saskatchewan. “Coming to Brandon for university is the farthest I have ever travelled, so I’m really looking forward to this.”

The National Student Exchange (NSE) places 2,000 students each year among universities and baccalaureate-granting colleges within Canada, the US, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and Guam.

NSE students can access programs not offered at their home institution, research grad schools, or simply experience living away from home.

BU’s Dean of Students, David Rowland, says students end up all over the world through these institutional partnerships. “This year, one of our NSE students is going to England,” says Rowland. “In the past, BU students have attended universities in the US, Australia, Germany and India. They do so at a terrific cost-savings because our students pay BU tuition which is often substantially more economical than other institutions.”

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Peavoy performed the first movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9 in Alberta after winning the Symphony’s concerto competition. The Red Deer Advocate noted he “proved to be a fluid soloist capable of bringing out the delicate lyricism of this buoyant composition”.

“I felt fantastic, really happy,” says Peavoy. “Playing with an orchestra is what I want to do and I really felt at home with them during this performance. “

Peavoy, originally from Red Deer, previously performed with the city’s Symphony in 2008 as a 14 year old classical accordionist. He entered BU last fall, choosing the School of Music because of its strong national reputation.

School of Music Dean, Dr. Michael Kim, says he has the pleasure of teaching Peavoy. “We are very proud of Matthew, and are very happy to share in his successes. Our warmest congratulations to him on this great achievement!”

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Evan Citulsky with BU’s 16-inch telescope

Evan Citulsky, graduating from BU this spring, has been accepted into Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Minnesota (UMN), a top-ranked research university with internationally renowned faculty and a 75-year history of program excellence.

“I couldn’t be happier”, says Citulsky, a native of Rivers, MB who also worked alongside aircraft maintenance engineers at Brandon airport. “I want to research new propulsion ideas and now I will have that opportunity.”

Citulsky is the first to benefit from a ‘3+2’ agreement between BU and UMN giving students the opportunity to obtain both a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in partnership with one of the world’s most prestigious  engineering programs.

The Chair of BU’s Physics Department, Dr. Austin Gulliver, says, “This is a win-win. We are thrilled for Evan and excited about the potential for the dozen students already involved in the dual degree program.”

Other Engineering majors available through the 3+2 agreement include: Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Geological, Materials Science, and Mechanical. Reciprocal tuition agreements also allow BU students to pay in-state tuition at the University of Minnesota – a substantial savings.

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“We turn pennies into silver, then gold,” says Dr. Mark Berry, professor and chair of BU’s Chemistry department, “just like the alchemists of old. But our supply of pennies is running out because the government has stopped production.”

Each year, hundreds of school children marvel as BU Chemistry profs electroplate pennies with zinc, then apply heat, turning the copper silver and finally gold. “Kids touring the University find this demonstration spectacular,” says Dr. Berry.

In the past, BU’s Science department has purchased pennies to use but is now asking for donations as the Canadian government is removing the coin from circulation.

“Use that loose change to kindle a child’s interest in the sciences,” says Dr. Berry. ”We appreciate any and all donations of pennies.”

Coins can be dropped off at the Dean’s Office in the Brodie Building, Rm 172.

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Morris Mott, Professor Emeritus in the history department at BU, played with both the Winnipeg Jets and California Golden Seals. Jonathan Filewich is a BU student who wore Pittsburgh Penguins colours.

Mott was born and raised in Creelman, Saskatchewan and played his junior hockey in the Saskatchewan Junior League with the Weyburn Red Wings. In the fall of 1965 he moved to Winnipeg and played with the Canadian National Team until 1970. Mott was also a member of Canada’s 1968 Olympic bronze medal winning team in Grenoble, France. He turned pro in 1972, playing more than 200 games. Today, Morris Mott is a well-published history professor with more than a quarter-century of service in the faculty at Brandon University.

Filewich, a native of British Columbia, was drafted 70th overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He participated in the 2007 AHL All-Star Game and assisted on one of Team Canada’s goals in a 7-6 defeat to the Planet USA All-Stars. In 2009, Filewich left North America to play in the Austrian Hockey League, retiring in 2011 to continue his education at Brandon University.

The two right wingers will be available for autographs prior to Saturday’s game at 3:30 pm, on outdoor ice directly south of BU’s Health Living Centre.

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For more information, please contact:

Glen Kirby, Communications Officer
Brandon University
270-18th Street
Brandon, MB R7A 6A9
204-727-9762
kirbyg@brandonu.ca

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 Bobcat rally towels. Meet radio personalty Tyler Glen from Star-FM. Be a part of raising the Bobcat championship banners in the new gymnasium.

Friday kicks off at 4 pm with the ‘Ten Dollar Tailgate’ followed by exciting Women’s and Men’s Bobcat Basketball. There’s an after-game social, too, featuring The Young Pixels.

On Saturday, tour the new Healthy Living Centre between 3:30 and 5 or wear blue and gold, and receive free admission to that night’s Bobcat games.