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Memrise: An Improvement to Your Memories

April 14, 2017 Alexandra Mackay

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.

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Tags Memrise, Claudia Bouliane, iOS, Android, Taylor Koleto

Brandon University’s 2017/2018 Budget Proposal Student Consultation

April 14, 2017 Ariele Kehler

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.

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Tags Brandon University, Scott Lamont, Gervan Fearon, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, University of Manitoba

BU Junior Kindergarten

April 14, 2017 Ariele Kehler

The Junior Kindergarten run out of the Brandon University Faculty of Education is now accepting registration for September 2017!

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Tags Brandon University, Faculty of Education

BUSU Launches Breast-Feeding Campaign

April 13, 2017 Ashlyn Pearce

Last month the Brandon University Students’ Union quietly launched a new campaign which they will be advocating for, their Breast-feeding campaign.

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Tags Brandon University Students' Union, Breastfeeding, Trevor Poole, Canadian Federation of Students

Last Call For Applications!

April 13, 2017 Quill Web Editor

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.

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Tags The Quill, Job Posting

SUDS Closes Doors After Farewell Drink The Bar Dry

April 12, 2017 Ashlyn Pearce

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.

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Tags SUDS, Brandon University Students' Union, Brandon University, Trevor Poole

CFS Manitoba Annual General Meeting

April 12, 2017 Robert Killam

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.

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Tags Canadian Federation of Students, Brandon University Students' Union, CFS Manitoba, Brandon University

Brandon University Passes Sexualized Violence Policy

April 12, 2017 Logan Praznik

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.

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Tags Brandon University, Sexual Assault Advisory Group, Sexualized Violence, Policy, Steven Robinson

BU Professor Emeritus Shortlisted for Canada Prize

April 7, 2017 Krista Murray

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.

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Tags Joseph Sawchuck, Gerhard J. Ens, Canada Prize in the Humanities and Social Sciences, Brandon University, Anthropology

BU Astronomy Courses go Open-Source

April 6, 2017 Dr. Tyler Foster (Brandon University)

BU's Physics & Astronomy department has a solution to the rising cost of textbooks.

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Tags Tyler Foster, OpenStax, Brandon University, Physics and Astronomy, Austin Gulliver, Textbooks

Students’ Union Meeting, March 27th

April 6, 2017 Ashlyn Pearce

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.

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Tags Brandon University Students' Union, Meeting, Laura Davidson, Canadian Federation of Students, Nick Brown, Jill Creasor

The Social Dynamics of the Cafeteria

April 6, 2017 Alexandra Mackay

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?

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Tags Cafeteria, Brandon University, Lisa Wood, Elvira Finnigan

Wanted: All Positions Hiring!

April 6, 2017 Ashlyn Pearce

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!

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Tags The Quill, Job Posting

Archaeological Field School 2017

April 6, 2017 Krista Murray

This summer the Brandon University Department of Anthropology will be offering their Archaeological Field School (12:342).

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Tags Archaeology, Souris, Souris River, Brandon University, Anthropology

Courage Award To MNP Founding Partner

April 5, 2017 Robert Killam

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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Tags Courage Award, Sheila North Wilson, Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Assiniboine Community College, Don Penny

New Music Festival Comes to BU

April 5, 2017 Logan Praznik

A showcase of newly composed works performed by “established, accomplished interpreters of contemporary music”, came to BU’s campus on March 26th to March 28th.

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Tags New Music Festival, Parmela Attariwala, Shawn Mativetsky, Megumi Masaki, Music, Brandon University, Evans Theatre, Greg Gatien, Instruments of Happiness, Tim Brady

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Soy Beans

April 5, 2017 Alexandra Mackay

Brandon University has joined efforts with the Westman Opportunities Leadership Group (WOLG) to bring a soybean processing plant to Manitoba.

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Tags Soybeans, Gervan Fearon, Ray Redfern, Rural Development Institute, Brandon University, William Ashton, Westman Opportunities Leadership Group

Student Leadership Certificate Program

April 5, 2017 Robert Killam

Over the course of this past academic year more than twenty-five students have been recognized for their leadership.

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Tags Student Services, Brandon University, Student Leadership Certificate

Arts Speakers Series: Bees with Dr. Smid

March 24, 2017 Ariele Kehler

Dr. Deanna Smid of the English/Creative Writing department presented the research she began last summer regarding the way the bees were treated in the Renaissance, particularly in regard to literature.

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Tags Arts Speaker Series, Bees, Deanna Smid, Renaissance

PSA: Students’ Union Annual General Meeting

March 23, 2017 Ariele Kehler

The Brandon University Students’ Union is hosting their Spring 2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 21st, 2017.

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Tags Brandon University Students' Union, Family Fun Week, Annual General Meeting, Nick Brown, Harvest Hall
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