Well, students, it’s back to the grind of that academic life. Luckily, our Friendly Neighbourhood BUSU Council has a week of fun planned for us!
Read moreFarewell, Mr. President
Over the summer, the President of Brandon University resigned from his position in order to accept a new career path at Brock University in Southern Ontario.
Read moreBack To School Events Dwindle
Aaron Prichett performs at 2015's Crash the Courtyard. (Joe Kruger/The Quill)
As classes resume after a long summer break both Battle on the Border and Crash The Courtyard will not be making reappearances for the 2017 autumn season.
Read moreForbidden Flavours to Move to Old SUDS Location
Forbidden Flavours will soon be filling the shoes of the Students’ Union Drinking Spot. The cafe’s on-campus location will soon be moving into the former bar’s location, pending renovations.
Read moreBrandon University Offers Drone Course
Brandon University’s Geography department is set to offer a course this semester that will not only give students university credit, but prepare them to fly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or “drones”) amid proposed tighter regulations by Transport Canada.
Read moreMemrise: An Improvement to Your Memories
Exams are looming, and there’s a way to make the most of every moment; if you’re stuck in the coffee line or waiting for your study date.
Read moreBrandon University’s 2017/2018 Budget Proposal Student Consultation
On Tuesday, April 4th, Harvest Hall hosted the annual budget. Brandon University President, Dr. Gervan Fearon and thanked students for attending during the hectic final week of classes.
Read moreBU Junior Kindergarten
The Junior Kindergarten run out of the Brandon University Faculty of Education is now accepting registration for September 2017!
Read moreBUSU Launches Breast-Feeding Campaign
Last month the Brandon University Students’ Union quietly launched a new campaign which they will be advocating for, their Breast-feeding campaign.
Read moreLast Call For Applications!
As we say goodbye to another term, I would like to strongly recommend anyone interested in writing for The Quill to contact either myself, or any other current member of our staff.
Read moreSUDS Closes Doors After Farewell Drink The Bar Dry
After 30 years of operations, Brandon University’s Student Union Drinking Spot shuttered it’s doors for possibly the last time in the early morning of Saturday, April 8th.
Read moreCFS Manitoba Annual General Meeting
The CFS of Manitoba is holding their annual General Meeting in Brandon on April 27th - the first event in 7 years that will be held outside Winnipeg.
Read moreBrandon University Passes Sexualized Violence Policy
After months of consultation with the university community, Brandon University’s Board of Governors unanimously passed a new Sexualized Violence Policy on March 25th, 2017.
Read moreBU Professor Emeritus Shortlisted for Canada Prize
Dr. Joseph Sawchuck, Brandon University Professor Emeritus in the Department of Anthropology, has been nominated for a Canada Prize in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Read moreBU Astronomy Courses go Open-Source
BU's Physics & Astronomy department has a solution to the rising cost of textbooks.
Read moreStudents’ Union Meeting, March 27th
The Brandon University Students’ Union (BUSU) meeting following the last Board of Governor’s (BOG) meeting had several moments of trying to bolster council member’s spirits after their motions were defeated.
Read moreThe Social Dynamics of the Cafeteria
Have you ever thought about the dynamics of sharing a meal with friends? The experience you’re having when you’re chomping away at that day’s cafeteria special?
Read moreWanted: All Positions Hiring!
The Quill is now hiring for the 2017-2018 year! If you like to write, draw, take pictures, or have a general interest in media and journalism then this is a great opportunity for you!
Read moreArchaeological Field School 2017
This summer the Brandon University Department of Anthropology will be offering their Archaeological Field School (12:342).
Read moreCourage Award To MNP Founding Partner
Assiniboine Community College created and is giving out its first ever Courage Award where they will be recognizing Don Penny for his success and risk takings.
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