Welcome Week
Welcome Week are activities and events occurring during thee first two weeks of the semester (though we will list anything throughout the entire month of September!) Additional events may be added so check back here regularly!
Campus Map
What’s On For Welcome Week!
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Sept. 6 – 7 @ 9am to 4pm Sept. 8 @ 10 am to 3pm |
Information Booth – Questions about directions, classrooms, resources on campus? |
Courtyard |
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Sept. 6 – 7 @ 9 am to 4pm Sept. 8 @ 10 am to 3pm
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Information Desk – Questions about directions, classrooms, resources on campus? |
Hallway outside Student Services – MCK 105 (Main Floor McKenzie Bldg) |
| Sept. 6 – 9 |
HLC Orientation Included in your tuition fees, students have access to the Healthy Living Centre (HLC). Before using the facility, you must complete a HLC orientation. |
Healthy Living Centre (HLC) Please sign up for your orientation at www.HealthyLivingCentre.ca (click on About the HLC, then Book a Time) or call 204-727-9756 |
Campus Activities and Events
| Date | Event | Info | Time |
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| Sept. 7 | Heritage Co-op Movie Night |
Join us at the Evans Theatre (next to the library) for a showing of Captain Marvel! Doors open 6:30 pm; movie begins at 7 pm. Free Admission – space is limited to 200.Popcorn and drinks compliments of Heritage Co-op! |
7:00 movie start |
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Sept. 7 Sept. 12 Sept. 13 |
What should I expect in first-year? Virtual Workshop |
Whether you are starting first year or returning to university, learn strategies to start this year off right. This workshop will walk you through university expectations and tried-and-true secrets of successful graduates. Meeting ID: 747 468 2199 Additional Learning Skills Workshops on various topics through fall term |
7th: 1:40 – 2:30 pm 12th: 12:40 – 1:30 pm 13th: 1:40 – 2:30 pn |
| Sept. 8 | “I Survived” Ice Cream Bar |
You did it! You made it through your first week at BU! Celebrate with some ice cream. Location: Mingling Area (KDC/Student Union Building) |
10 am to 3 pm (or while supplies last) |
| Sept. 9 | Bobcats Soccer Home Opener – Free Admission |
Come out and cheer on our Bobcats!Find additional Bobcat games here (All games free admission with valid student ID) Location: HLC Field |
Women’s: 1:00 pm Men’s: 3:15 pm |
| Sept. 11 | Guinness Tavern by Double Decker Speed Mingling |
Speed Mingling is like speed dating – but for friends! Want to meet some new people and eat some great food? Join us! Food and lemonade compliments of Guinness Tavern at Double Decker Location: CHO 118 Space is limited to 50 participants |
4 – 6pm |
| Sept. 12 |
BUSU Services Day
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Come and learn about the services available to BU students. Location: Mingling Area (KDC/Student Union Building) |
10 am – 2 pm
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| Sept. 12 | Taco’s for Terry! |
Taco in Bag with profits donated to the Terry Fox Foundation! Come and enjoy lunch for a good cause at Bailey’s Cafe (KDC/Student Union Building). The Terry Fox Walk is happening here at BU on September 17 during Homecoming Weekend! |
11 am to close |
| Sept. 12 | Music Library Orientation/Tour |
New to Brandon University? Not sure where the music library is? Want to know about what is available to you? Come at 1pm on Tuesday, September 12th for a quick 15-20 minute introduction, with plenty of room for questions!Location: Meet in the Foyer of the School of Music (In Front of the Lorne Watson Recital Hall) |
1pm |
| Sept. 13 | RBC Lunch & Learn |
Eat some lunch and learn about banking basics from RBC! Adulting involves budgeting and good credit! Pizza compliments of RBC. Space is limited to 60 participants. Location: CHO 118 |
12:40 – 1:30 |
| Sept. 14 | Compass Credit Union Trivia Night |
Bailey’s (KDC/Student Union Building) | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
| Sept. 14 – 17 | Homecoming Weekend |
Visit the homecoming website for a full list of all the amazing events happening. Most of the events are FREE! |
Various See Website |
| Sept. 15 | Beer Gardens |
Bailey’s (KDC/Student Union Building) | 12 – 5pm |
| Sept. 15 | BUSU Trivia Night | Bailey’s (KDC/Student Union Building) | 6 – 8pm |
| Sept. 15 | BUSU Decades Social |
Mingling Area/Bailey’s (KDC/Student Union Building) Tickets: |
8 pm – 1am |
| Sept. 16 | Pancake Breakfast |
Bailey’s (KDC/Student Union Building) | 8 am – 10 am |
| Sept. 16 | Beer Gardens |
Mingling Area (KDC/Student Union Building) | 12 pm – 5 pm |
Community Events
| Date | Event | Location | Info |
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| Sept. 8 & 9 | Touching Presents: Hatch – A Block Party | Brandon University Lot 2A | More information and tickets: https://www.hatchfest.ca |
| Sept. 15 – 17 | Food Truck Warz | Keystone Centre |
https://bdnmb.ca/food-truck-warz/ Admission $5.00 (Children 12 and under FREE) |
| Sept. 16 | Brandon’s Largest GARAGE SALE | Keystone Centre |
9am to 3pm
Admission is $3 (children 12 and under FREE)
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