The Brandon University community will be celebrating its diverse population in a professional capacity this year. On December 5th, 2016, Brandon University announced via press release that it will be the 2017 host of the Black Canadian Studies Association (BCSA) Conference.
Read moreChanges Made to Electronic Waiting Lists
Coming into the winter semester several changes were made to Brandon University’s electronic waiting list system.
Read moreAlumni Award Nominations Now Open
For those of you who did not know, nominations for Alumni Awards are now open. Now, you may be asking yourself: “What are Alumni Awards, and who can be nominated?” Not to worry, after reading this article, everything will become clear.
Read moreBrandon University Students’ Union Meeting, December 12th
On Monday, December 12th, 2016, your Friendly Neighbourhood BUSU Council had their final meeting for the Fall term. In attendance were President Nick Brown, Vice-President Internal Jill Creasor, Science Director Trevor Poole, International Director Lisa Mizan, Health Studies Director Meagan Stade, Education Director Elizabeth Davidson, Grad Studies Director Mark Klapheke, Office Manager Corey Norton, and General Manager Nataly Ore, with Residence Director Kristin Smart joining via call-in until her arrival shortly after the meeting began.
Read moreBrandon University Acquires The Strand
On Monday, December 12th, 2016, Brandon University acquired local historical site, the former Strand Theatre property. The Strand Theatre is located on the 100-block of 10th Street in Brandon’s downtown district, and BU took possession of the property deed from Landmark Cinemas for the price of $1.00 CAD.
Read moreSnowientation Opens Up the School Term
Many students are familiar with the grandiose conglomeration of events encompassing the first few weeks of the fall semester (Orientation). However, something that students may not be as familiar with, or may not have been exposed to, is a second series of events taking place at the beginning of the winter semester with much of the same goal.
Read moreSchool of Business Plans Forge Onward
A partnership between Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College to explore the creation of a hybrid business program and a joint school of business, stemming back to 2015, will continue, as consultations with the community are set to happen on January 12th and 13th.
Read moreClub Day report
On Wednesday, September 11th, Brandon University’s Mingling Area was humming as students meandered and perused the various displays of some of the campus clubs, offering a wide variety of activities and appealing to a range of disciplines and areas of interest.
Read moreHelping Hands Fundraising Gala
On October 28th, 2013, the Helping Hands Centre of Brandon will be hosting their first fundraising gala, with entertainment from the Brandon University School of Music, and a meal prepared by Red Seal chef Derek Woychyshynwas from Brandon’s Komfort Kitchen.
Read moreBlock definitely rocked
On Friday, September 13th, BUSU’s annual Rock the Block event was held on Rosser Avenue in Downtown Brandon. Flushing last year’s April Wine, My Darkest Days and Down with Webster from our systems were 80’s rockers Helix, rock-turned-country star Dallas Smith, and Saskatchewan’s own Sheepdogs.
Read moreMud Day
On Wednesday September 18th, Assiniboine Community College, paired with their Early Childhood Education program, will be putting on a Mud Day. International Mud Day reaches its fifth year in 2013. It began in Nepal and Australia in 2008, and now happens all over the world. It is to promote outdoor and natural play.
Read moreTake Back the Night
The Brandon University Women’s Collective will be holding its annual Take Back the Night march on Wednesday, September 18th. Sarah Tomchak, BUSU’s Women’s Commissioner, says that, “Violence against women is often kept behind closed doors. I’d like to see a big number of people out to support our women and show that we’re not going to be silent about it anymore”.
Read moreBy-elections to be held next month
By-elections to fill vacant or appointed positions on the Brandon University Students’ Union (BUSU) will be held next month. This decision was made after a heated discussion following an email sent out on August 27th by BUSU President, Stephanie Bachewich, which informed council that they would not be having by-elections, so appointed council members would remain in their positions with no elections until April 30th, 2014.
Read moreUpcoming referendum questions
At their council meeting on Tuesday, September 3rd, BUSU approved two referendum questions to be asked during the by-election. One seeks to lower the amount of credit hours students need to be enrolled in to be automatically a part of BUSU’s Health and Dental Plan. Currently, students who are in a minimum of 9 credit hours per term are automatically members, but can opt-out if they have alternate coverage.
Read moreNew carpooling initiative at BU
Brandon University launched a new carpooling initiative on September 3rd, which offers faculty, students, and staff access to preferred parking spots in various lots around campus at a discounted price.
Read moreBU Students for Life opening on campus
The Brandon University Students’ Union (BUSU) has given club status to a pro-life group, following several months of controversy.
Read moreWorld Suicide Prevention Day
The Brandon Suicide Prevention Implementation Network is holding an event on Tuesday, September 10th to observe World Suicide Prevention Day.
Read moreCafeteria Love?
Who hated the university cafeteria? Well, it might be time to change your stance on the matter. The Brandon University Cafeteria has recently undergone renovations in order to make the premises more “hip” and the menu healthier.
Read morePSAC reaches collective agreement
In the fall of 2011, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) began a drive to unionize student workers on campus. The union drive was successful, and students voted to become PSAC members, forming Local 55601. On June 25th, 2013, a tentative collective agreement was reached.
Read moreChanges coming to SUDS
This September, students, faculty, and staff will notice differences in SUDS. Changes are being made due to budget constraints, and these changes will necessitate focussing on the roots of SUDS as a pub rather than SUDS as a restaurant.
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