Archived Safety Notices

These Safety Notices have expired, and are presented here for historical reasons only.

18th Street paving

September 9th, 2024

Extensive roadwork and repaving on 18th Street will limit campus access from and across 18th Street. Please be mindful of construction and aware that access to campus may change from day to day.

Campus closed due to storm — No Classes

March 4th, 2024

Ongoing severe weather conditions and extensive road closures means that Brandon University’s main campus in Brandon will be closed today (Monday, March 4) and CLASSES ARE CANCELLED. Most offices and campus services will be closed, and unavailable. Critical needs, for example heating, electricity, and internet connectivity, are being monitored and any outages will be attended […]

Walk Like a Penguin

January 19th, 2023

Please take caution and walk like a penguin to avoid slips and falls in winter conditions. Bend your knees and walk flat footed Point your feet out slightly like a penguin Try to keep your center of gravity over your feet Watch where you are stepping Keep your eyes up and not on your phone […]

Boil water advisory lifted

October 21st, 2022

The boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Brandon, including Brandon University, has been lifted. More info: https://www.brandon.ca/public-notices-details?var=6455 Food Services remains open, but will not have items like fountain drinks or coffee until an expected return to complete operations Saturday morning. We are working to remove signage at washrooms, sinks, and bottle-filling […]

BU again under boil water advisory

October 20th, 2022

UPDATE: The boil water advisory has been lifted Brandon University is again included under a boil water advisory that has been issued for part of the City of Brandon. We do not know how long the boil water advisory will be in effect. Until it is lifted: do not drink water from any campus sink, […]

Boil water advisory lifted

August 18th, 2022

The boil water advisory for a large portion of the City of Brandon, which included the BU campus, has been lifted. Following a boil water advisory, all taps, faucets and other water lines must be fully flushed before the water is deemed safe to drink. Physical Plant will be doing that today, as well as […]

BU under boil water advisory

August 15th, 2022

Brandon University is included under a boil water advisory that has been issued for part of the City of Brandon. While water service has returned, low and intermittent pressure continues, the university is open normal hours. The boil water advisory is expected to continue for 24-48 hours. Until it is lifted: do not drink water […]

UNIVERSITY CLOSED — Monday, Aug. 15

August 15th, 2022

The University is CLOSED today (Monday, Aug. 15) and ALL CLASSES ARE CANCELLED. Some areas of the City of Brandon — including Brandon University — are currently without water. This leaves BU unable to operate washrooms, food services, and other essential services. Employees are asked to work from home if they are able. Temporary portable […]

Power interruptions expected

June 14th, 2022

Brief power outages have been occurring on campus at BU. The weather is affecting MB Hydro’s main line feeds and causing power disruptions. Please be aware that with the intermittent power disruptions, elevator operations may be temporarily affected. If you are caught in a paused elevator, stay calm. The buzzer and emergency phone will continue […]

International applicants: So-called ‘scholarship scheme’ is not affiliated with BU

April 7th, 2022

Brandon University has learned that unauthorized organizations are promoting express admission into Brandon University and are promising full scholarships, including travel. Brandon University has no affiliation with any such organization, including in particular the The South-Eastern Scholarship Scheme. International students can find information about applying directly to Brandon University here: https://www.brandonu.ca/future-students/apply/international/ International students who are […]

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