Groceries, rent, Internet, clothing, fuel and vehicle maintenance, hydro bills, cell service, (more than) the odd night out: young adults, myself included, stereotypically spend a lot of money, and more often than not on things that may not be strictly necessary. As students, we spend that much more.
Read more“Name the picket line, and I’ll be there”
Veteran English professor John Blaikie, a widely-known figure on campus whose career at Brandon University spans 25 years, will be going on sabbatical from January to September. When we asked him the official reason for his sabbatical, he said, “Well, I told them I had to finish two books that I’ve been working on for a long time…and it worked.” We thought now would be as good a time as any to chat with Blaikie about a number of student issues past, present and future.
Read moreArticle about International Students Causes a Kerfuffle
A number of international students at Brandon University are quite upset at an article published by Brandon University Students’ Union (BUSU) Vice President Internal, Raymond Thomson. The article appeared in the Brandon Sun on December 1st and in The Quill on December 4th.
Read moreDavid Suzuki Speaks in Brandon
David Suzuki was in Brandon recently to speak on environmentalism. In his presentation, Suzuki said that humanity has turned their back on the very thing keeping us alive in order to benefit the economy. We use water, air, and land to conveniently dispose of our garbage and pollution.
Read moreBU New Music Fest 2012
Thursday night in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall, the Brandon University New Music Festival 2012 concluded on a decidedly successful note. Featuring some of the School of Music’s talented students, the BU New Music Ensemble and guests treated audiences to an evening of lively, thoughtful and challenging art music, all written within the last three years.
Read moreRegistrar and Dean of Students Positions Merging
The two positions of the Dean of Students and the Registrar are being combined. The Dean of Students is currently in charge of recruiting domestic students, and provides support for students throughout their years at Brandon University in the form of counsellors, as well as things like the writing center. The Registrar deals with student applications and admissions, as well as things like academic probation.
Read moreCollective Funding once again on table at BUSU AGM
Several issues were on the table at the Brandon University Students’ Union (BUSU) annual general meeting last Tuesday. One of the major changes that passed was the redistribution of collective funding.
Read moreRemembering Montreal 1989
The École Polytechnique Massacre, or the Montreal Massacre, took place on December 6th, 1989, a day that has since been dedicated to the remembrance of victims of the massacre and women everywhere who have ever fallen prey to any level of sexual harassment or other forms of victimization based on their gender.
Read moreStudent Loans: How do you cope?
Last week our student representatives and administrators gathered for the biannual meeting with Manitoba Student Aid. This event gives our representatives a chance to discuss financial topics, especially student loans.
Read moreAIDS Awareness Day
This past Friday, a World AIDS Day event was held in the Mingling Area at Brandon University, with the aim of changing those numbers. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS, which is a disease of the immune system that can be treated, but currently has no cure. The event was hosted by the Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC).
Read moreBUSU Issues Statement Regarding VP’s Article
The Brandon University Students’ Union (BUSU) issued a press release on Wednesday afternoon, distancing the organization from an article written by BUSU Vice President Internal Raymond Thomson. The article appeared in the Brandon Sun on December 1, and The Quill on December 4.
Read moreMecca’s A Christmas Carol
From November 29th to December 2nd, Brandon’s Mecca Productions brought ‘A Christmas Carol’ to life at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. With a modernized script and some other minor adaptations to Dickens’ hundred-and-fifty-year-old story, the heartwarming tale of a bitter, greedy old man’s epiphany struck a chord in every heart in the audience.
Read moreVP Academic/Provost Candidates Visit BU Campus
Three candidates have been short-listed and interviewed by the Brandon University Appointment Committee for the Vice-President (Academic and Provost). The three candidates are Dr. Gervan Fearon, Dr. Lori Buchanan, and Dr. Thomas Dickinson. Each candidate has provided a public presentation for faculty, staff, and students.
Read moreOana Avasilichioaei
On November 15th, the Elephant Room was inundated by wafting scents of cheese and fruit and the chatter of students as they slowly found their seats, waiting for the petite, dark-haired woman leaning against the wall by the enormous elephant portrait at the front of the room to begin. After experiencing some technical difficulties, her voice, clear and crisp, came through the mic, and the session began.
Read moreCollective Funding under the Microscope
Students in attendance at the latest AGM witnessed BUSU propose a $3,000 cut to the Women’s Collective funding. Although the by-law affecting collective funding was not successfully changed at the AGM, the Women’s Collective only received the amount proposed by the altered by-law, not what the by-law currently states.
Read moreMental Health Awareness Week Review
From November 13th-16th, Brandon University held its first Mental Health Awareness Week. The week was aimed at raising awareness and reducing stigma associated with mental health issues.
Read moreFilling the Cupboards
Thanks to all the student clubs who participated in his year’s Halloween Food Drive, the food bank is now 4,731 pounds or 2,145.95 kilograms heavier! The once bare shelves will soon be overwhelmed under the heavy weight of this massive haul.
Read moreVacant BUSU Positions Filled
Brandon University students took to the polls last week, and elected several new representatives in the BUSU by-elections.
Read moreBUSU’s Mid-Term Review
I am writing this article on Thursday, November 1st. Today is a day like any other; full of meetings, answering questions, trying to answer emails, and wondering when the heck I am going to find time to get the things done that I need to. It is also a very special day because today marks the 6-month point in my term as President; today is the halfway mark in what has been an informative, challenging, exhilarating, and wonderful period of personal growth. I thought that it would be fitting for me to take this opportunity to self-assess the job that myself and BUSU as a team has done thus far.
Read moreRadiation Technologists’ Awareness Week
If you’ve ever broken or fractured a bone, you’ve likely completed a CT scan to assess the damage, and perhaps unknowingly sought the service of one of Canada’s least acknowledged group of individuals within the medical field. From November 4 to 10, the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) is proud to present their annual awareness week.
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