Events

PrairieCon Games Day
2024-09-14 12:00 - 22:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Mingling Area, Knowles-Douglas Building, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
PrairieCon is hosting a Games Day at BU!
Games Days have no registration, slots, or pre-arranged games – just drop in and play! All are welcome to join, please bring your own games to share and play. The drop-in nature of the event tends to lend itself best to board games, but we often have all kinds of other games going on.
Bailey’s restaurant will be open throughout the event for snacks and meals.
This event is part of Brandon University Homecoming 2024 and BU125:

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Guided Campus Tours
2024-09-14 13:00 (America/Winnipeg) | MB
Take a tour of campus guided by some of our knowledgeable Student Leaders. There is no charge for this event and everyone is welcome.
This event is part of Brandon University Homecoming 2024 and BU125:

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JRC Evans Lectureship featuring Dr. Brian Goldman
2024-09-14 14:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Dr. Goldman is one of those rare individuals with great success in not one but several adrenaline-pumping careers. He is a highly regarded emergency physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. He is also a medical commentator providing insights throughout COVID. He’s the host of CBC’s award-winning radio show “White Coat, Black Art”, where he takes listeners behind the scenes of hospitals and doctor’s offices, and host of the podcast “The Dose” on current events in healthcare. He shares the lessons he learns in healthcare to benefit others; both in the healthcare industry and to help corporations & organizations learn from high stakes environments.
There is no charge for this event and everyone is welcome, but please note that seating is limited.
This event is part of Brandon University Homecoming 2024 and BU125:

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World-Class Research
2024-09-14 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Clark Hall, Room 212, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Learn about the amazing work of our Brandon University researchers. Projects will be showcased during 3-minute presentations that will leave you wanting more.
There is no charge for this event and everyone is welcome, but please note that seating is limited. Refreshments will be provided.
This event is part of Brandon University Homecoming 2024 and BU125:

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Homecoming Dinner & Awards
2024-09-14 17:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Harvest Hall, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Enjoy an evening with friends and classmates as we recognize special anniversary class years and celebrate the outstanding achievements of BU alumni.
Tickets $60.

5:00 pm—Cocktails
6:00 pm—Dinner
Awards Ceremony to follow

This event is part of Brandon University Homecoming 2024 and BU125:

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Terry Fox Run
2024-09-15 09:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Front Lawn, Clark Hall, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
One of Canada’s largest and most beloved annual fundraising events, the Terry Fox Run has raised more than $850 million dollars for the fight against cancer since Fox launched his epic Marathon of Hope in 1980. Register, join a team, or donate at TerryFox.org/Terry-Fox-Run. A direct link to the Brandon race is https://run.terryfox.ca/55825.
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Farewell Brunch
2024-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Harvest Hall, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Enjoy a wonderful buffet-style breakfast in Harvest Hall, reminisce about your time at BU, and start making plans for 2025!
Tickets $25.
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Ottawa Alumni & Friends Reception
2025-02-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | MB
Ottawa Alumni & Friends Reception
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Lord Elgin Hotel – Mackenzie Room
100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments (cash bar)
RSVP to 1.877.282.4483 or alumni@brandonu.ca
by Monday, January 27, 2025

BUAA Annual General Meeting
2025-06-18 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Clark Hall, Room 104, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
The BUAA AGM will be held in Clark Hall, Room 104. This meeting will also be available via Zoom.
Please register in advance by emailing alumni@brandonu.ca by Friday, June 13.
If you’re interested in joining the Alumni Association board, please email alumni@brandonu.ca with a brief bio.

Welcome Back Co-op Breakfast
2025-09-09 07:15 - 09:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Harvest Hall, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Brandon University’s Co-operative Education Program is hosing an inaugural Welcome Back Co-op Breakfast, on Tuesday, September 9, as part of Homecoming Week.
This event will bring together returning Co-op students, employer partners, alumni, faculty, and campus colleagues to celebrate the impact of co-operative education at BU. We are expecting over 100 guests, including students preparing to graduate in Spring 2026.
Doors will open at 7:15 a.m. for informal networking. The Call to Breakfast will begin at 7:45 a.m., followed by a hot breakfast, brief student and employer remarks, and closing by 9:00 a.m.
Tickets are available or sale on the Homecoming website at BrandonU.ca/Homecoming. Please reserve your ticket by Tuesday, August 26.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please email dupuisc@brandonu.ca.

Homecoming 2025
2025-09-11 08:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Join us September 11-14 for four days of fun, fellowship, reunions and more! Reunite with friends, former classmates and faculty as you tour the campus, take in exciting Bobcats action, and enjoy the many Homecoming events.

Beyond ConnectED Alumni Mixer
2026-02-19 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Clarion Hotel & Suites Brandon, 3130 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 3Y3, Canada
Beyond ConnectED is an informal mixer hosted by the Alumni Associations of Brandon University and Assiniboine College. This come-and-go event provides a relaxed opportunity for students, alumni, and industry partners to continue conversations and build professional networks.

Vancouver Alumni & Friends Reception
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, 3811 Point Grey Road, Vancouver, BC, V6R1B3, Canada
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
3811 Point Grey Road – Vancouver, BC
hosted by Anne & Mitch Taylor, Class of ‘65
Cocktails – 5:30 pm
Remarks – 6:15 pm
Closing – 7:30 pm
RSVP to 1-877-282-4483 or alumni@brandonu.ca

BUAA Annual General Meeting
2026-06-17 17:15 - 19:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
The BUAA AGM will be held in the Louis Riel Room. This meeting will also be available via Teams.
Please register in advance by emailing alumni@brandonu.ca by Friday, June 11.
If you’re interested in joining the Alumni Association board, please email alumni@brandonu.ca with a brief bio.

School of Music Reunion
2026-07-03 18:00 - 2026-07-04 22:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
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The BU School of Music will be having a reunion on July 3 & 4, 2026. The event will be celebrating the 120th year of music being offered at BU (originally Brandon College). It has been 20 years since the last reunion, 50 years since the Class of 1976 graduated and 60 years since the first student graduated from the School of Music! Plans so far include:
Friday, July 3

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Registration | BU School of Music Kinsmen Hall

Pick up your name tag at the registration desk.

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Wine & Cheese Reception | BU School of Music Kinsmen Hall

Join old friends at a welcome reception. A cash bar will be available, and entertainment will be provided by a jazz trio.

Saturday, July 4

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Campus Tours (please check on registration form if you are interested in a tour)
2:00 pm | Alumni Concert | Lorne Watson Recital Hall
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Reception | Harvest Hall (Main Dining Hall)

Mingle with friends before the banquet.

6:30 pm | Reunion Banquet | Harvest Hall

Join us at the Reunion Banquet. Share memories at the open microphone.

Photos
Paul Madryga will be making a Powerpoint of BUMS memories. Please send photos to him at madryga@brandonu.ca by June 12.
Would You Like to Perform?
If you would like to perform at the Saturday afternoon concert, contact Kathie Gordon at BUMSreunion2026@gmail.com.
Hotel information
Rooms have been blocked off at:

Victoria Inn Hotel: 204-725-1532
Clarion Hotel & Suites: 204-728-5775
Canad Inns: 204-697-1495
Holiday Inn Express & Suites: 204-717-4444
Best Western Plus: 204-727-7997

Please make hotel reservations early as forest fire evacuees may lower room availability. Mention that you’re with the School of Music Reunion to receive a discount.

Homecoming 2026
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Join us September 11-14 for four days of fun, fellowship, reunions and more! Reunite with friends, former classmates and faculty as you tour the campus, take in exciting Bobcats action, and enjoy the many Homecoming events.
https://www.brandonu.ca/homecoming/
