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I.M. Well App

September 21, 2017 Ashlyn Pearce

As part of Brandon University Student Union’s provided health care, students are now able to download the I.M. Well app.

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Tags BUSU, I.M. Well, Student VIP

"Hereditary": Art with a Métis Focus

September 21, 2017 Donovan Hillman

The Glen P. Sutherland Art Gallery had a new exhibit last week with a primary focus on Métis culture in Manitoba. Jason Hryciuk is a Fine Arts student and explains that there was a lot of time invested in getting the exhibit ready.

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Tags Métis, Hereditary, Jason Hryciuk, Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art

BU Creates Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy

September 20, 2017 Alexandra Mackay

Collaboration between the Brandon University Student’s Union, Student Services and Human Resources has elicited a new Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy and Procedures

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Tags Brandon University, Discrimination and Harassment Policy, Lisa Park, Sexualized Violence, Respectful Environment Policy

Explorientation Week Two

September 13, 2017 Ariele Kehler

Alright, sports (or other) fans! It’s time to buckle up and get ready for week two of the 2017 Explorientation events! Your Friendly Neighbourhood BUSU Council has another fun-filled week ready to ease us all back into the harsh reality of the school year.

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Tags Brandon University Students' Union, David's Tea, DJ Rhoni, Knowles-Douglas Centre, Thunderbird Bowl, Explorientation

Bioarchaeology Trip

September 13, 2017 Alexandra Mackay

Two current BU Anthropology students and one BU alumni spent part of their summer at a Bioarchaeology Field School excavating an 18th century burial ground at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

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Tags Bioarchaeology, Fortress of Louisbourg, Brandon University, Anthropology, University of New Brunswick, Parks Canada, Nicole Hughes

Molecular Biology Lab Set to Open This Fall

September 13, 2017 Alexandra Mackay

This fall will mark the opening of the new Integrative Biology Core Facility (IBCF) at BU, a federally funded initiative that will facilitate research on health, disease, and biodiversity in Manitoba.

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Tags Brandon University, Integrative Biology Core Facility, Bryan Cassone, Michael Charette, Christophe LeMoine, Department of Biology, Canada Foundation of Innovation

The BU Campus Master Plan: An Update on the Hedges

September 13, 2017 Ashlyn Pearce

The Brandon University sign in front of Clark Hall. (Logan Praznik/The Quill)

Over the summer, a proposal was made to Brandon University to remove the hedge bordering the university campus, primarily along the 18th Street sidewalk.

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Tags Brandon University, Campus Master Plan, Doug Ramsey, Michael Czuboka, Clark Hall

Explorientation Week One: What's Going On

September 8, 2017 Ariele Kehler

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!

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Tags Explorientation, BUSU, David's Tea, Office of International Activities

Farewell, Mr. President

September 8, 2017 Robert Killam

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.

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Tags Gervan Fearon, Brandon University, Sexualized Violence, Brock University

Back To School Events Dwindle

September 6, 2017 Ashlyn Pearce

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.

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Tags Battle on the Border, Crash the Courtyard, BUSU, Nick Brown, DJ Rhoni
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Forbidden Flavours to Move to Old SUDS Location

September 6, 2017 Logan Praznik

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.

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Tags Forbidden Flavours, Ryan Jacobson, SUDS
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Brandon University Offers Drone Course

September 6, 2017 Logan Praznik

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.

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Tags Brandon University, Drone, Dion Wiseman, Geography, Transport Canada, M3 Aerial Productions, Matthew Johnson
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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
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