Convocation Platform Party
As members of the Platform Party, we recognize your support and contributions to Brandon University, and invite you to share in the achievements of our graduands during our annual Convocation ceremonies. Platform Party members will represent government, communities, industry, donors, alumni, faculty and will be seated on stage during Convocation.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, May 30, 2024
10:00 a.m.
- Faculty of Science
- School of Music (including B.Mus/B.Ed.)
2:00 p.m.
- Faculty of Education (including B.A/B.Ed. Integrated)
Friday, May 31, 2024
10:00 a.m.
- Faculty of Health Studies
2:00 p.m.
- Faculty of Arts
Location
The 2024 Convocation ceremonies will be held at the Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba.
Campus Map & Parking
If you are unfamiliar with campus, use this Google Maps link for directions to get here, and see our Convocation Campus Map to orient yourself. Please enter the Healthy Living Centre from the north doors on Louise Avenue, at 20th Street, where greeters will direct you to the appropriate room.
The immediate intersection area will be a pedestrian-only zone during Convocation, for your safety and to ensure great photos. The Healthy Living Centre is an accessible building, with convenient parking immediately adjacent to the east.
Parking in all BU lots is free during Convocation.
Convocation Luncheon
A Convocation Luncheon will take place each day at 11:45 a.m. in the Kiwanis Multipurpose Room located within the Healthy Living Centre (take elevator to level MZ). All Platform Party guests are welcome to the Luncheon — however, an RSVP is required.
Platform Party Procession
Non-Faculty
Thirty minutes before each ceremony, Platform Party guests who are not faculty members are requested to gather in Room 002 (basement) of the Healthy Living Centre. Marshalls will then prepare members for the procession into the main gymnasium of the Healthy Living Centre prior to each ceremony.
Faculty
Thirty minutes before each ceremony, Platform Party guests who are faculty members are requested to gather in the Henry Champ Gym. Marshalls will then prepare members for the procession into the main gymnasium of the Healthy Living Centre prior to each ceremony.
Length of Ceremony
We expect each Convocation ceremony to be approximately an hour and a half to two hours in length.
Dress Code
Academic regalia is worn by some members of the Platform Party, and you are invited to do so should you have your own attire. Business attire is also acceptable. If you require academic regalia, this can be addressed in the RSVP form.
Accessibility
Brandon University is committed to accessibility. Please contact the Office of the President at president@brandonu.ca or 204-727-7488 with any accessibility considerations or to receive this communication in an alternate format.
General Contact information
If you have any additional questions/concerns, please contact the Office of the President at president@brandonu.ca or phone 204-727-7488.