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.
Read moreBrandon Transit on Sundays
Despite Brandon’s modest geographical size and population, public transportation has not always been the most convenient solution for navigating the city…until now! One of the most irritating restrictions of Brandon Public Transit was their Monday to Saturday schedule, to which any frequent patron could attest, but that’s about to change.
Read moreThe weather is never boring in Brandon
After an abnormally cool summer and a recent heat wave to conclude August, Brandonites should anticipate “fairly typical” weather this autumn. Southwestern Manitoba is expected to receive normal temperatures and levels of precipitation throughout the months of September, October, and November, according to The Weather Network’s fall outlook.
Read moreWhat’s happening at ACC
Back to school – I know that for me it’s bittersweet, as this will be my last first day ever! September 4th is the first day for students beginning programs, and second year students will begin classes on Wednesday September 5th.
Read moreA new year, a new caf
No need to forage for berries any more: the new cafeteria has just what everyone needs. There is a new hang-out area with couches and art (soon to be replaced with works by our own students). Faculty and students can charge their phones there or just relax while avoiding class.
Read moreBlank Verse: Shakespeare moving away from iambic pentameter?
Could Shakespeare make it big today? Many of the most renowned English writing legends rose to fame long ago, during the earlier years of the language we know today (not that English has stopped evolving—lol), and their talent and subsequent fame is oftentimes questioned when compared to those in the contemporary world. This is the focus of Blank Verse.
Read moreRock the Block 2013 is coming up!
What was Brandon’s best outdoor performance of 2012? If you answered Rock the Block, get ready because this year’s event is less than a month away! On September 13th, Rosser Avenuewill be shaken by Rock the Block 2013, proudly presented by the Brandon University Students’ Union (BUSU).
Read moreWant to win a thousand dollars?
What are your plans for the 2013/2014 term? Are you amped to throw the biggest SUDS social Brandon University has seen in Dr. Poff’s reign? Determined to dominate the court and carry the Bobcat volleyball team to nationals again? Eager to get back to brush and canvas to become Canada’s next Emily Carr? Or do you know someone who does?
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