While many eyes were on the Olympic athletes at Rio through mid-August, two Brandon students were among 55 of Canada’s best young musicians performing and competing at the National Music Festival in Edmonton. Jammie Lee, on piano, and Kayla Solomon, on trumpet, are Brandon students who were among those chosen to represent Manitoba at the […]
Dauphin’s two post-secondary institutions are teaming up to roll out the welcome mat for students across the city. Using yard and boulevard signs, business banners, and a social media campaign, Brandon University (BU) and Assiniboine Community College (ACC) are taking advantage of the back-to-school season to show-off and celebrate just how important students are to […]
The ‘Welcome Students’ campaign Email us to request a sign or banner at your office or storefront Follow @BrandonUni and @ACCMB on Twitter Like Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College on Facebook Watch for signs and banners on display on local businesses and organizations — and express your support! Come to the BU Community BBQ […]
About the Senior and Lady Stick In 1919-20, all of the societies of Brandon College amalgamated into one students’ association. The Christmas issue of The Quill that year is the first to list the position of President and Senior Stick, although the text indicates the term “senior stick” had been used in previous years around […]
BRANDON, Man. – A pair of Brandon University (BU) students have doubled up on their international exchange options to earn a coveted semester abroad, studying human rights and international policy development at The Hague University in The Hague, The Netherlands. And for Ursula Geisler and her boyfriend Drew Spicer, just arranging the exchange provided some […]
About Treaty No. 1 and Treaty No. 2 Treaty No. 1 was signed on Aug. 3, 1871, at Lower Fort Garry, and is sometimes known as the Stone Fort Treaty. A few of the Canadian communities that share in obligations and benefits of Treaty No. 1 include: Winnipeg, Portage La Prairie, Killarney, Selkirk, Steinbach, Emerson […]
The deadline is fast approaching for business owners and leaders in southwestern Manitoba to share their experiences through a Rural Development Institute (RDI) survey aimed at strengthening the province’s agri-food industry. The purpose of the Rural Innovation in Manitoba (RIM) survey is to find the challenges faced by businesses as they grow and expand, as […]
Olympic viewing Two large screens in Harvest Hall, the BU dining area. Thursday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. (doors open 1:30 p.m.) Parking is free in Lot 10, next to the HLC When Westman’s Isabela Onyshko competes in the women’s all-around gymnastics finals this Thursday, she’ll know that she has the support of friends and […]
The Art of Restoration 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 Lorne Watson Recital Hall, Brandon University, School of Music, QE II Building 204-727-7388 Tickets $15.00 each — available in advance or at the door More Information: Augustfest.ca On Tuesday evening, August 9th, an authentically-restored, century-old grand piano with an intriguing local story will be featured […]
BRANDON, Man. – A long history of recreation, athletics and military sacrifice in Brandon is being honoured at the Brandon University (BU) Healthy Living Centre (HLC). The installation of a new plaque in the HLC lobby gives permanent recognition of its location as the former site of Kinsmen Memorial Stadium. The stadium was built by […]
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