No Limits: Student Art Exhibition
2025-02-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-06 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-13 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Sutherland Gallery of Art, 2021 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB, Canada
The Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art will host “No Limits”, an exhibition by students in the IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art, from February 27 to March 13.
The exhibition will be open from 1 to 4 p.m., on: Friday, Feb. 28 and March 7; Saturday, March 1 and March 8; and Wednesday, March 5 and 12. The exhibition will be open from 1 to 7 p.m., on Thursday, March 6 and March 13.

Clarinetfest 2025
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-02 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Please join us for the 15th anniversary of the Brandon University Clarinet Festival on March 1st and 2nd, 2025. We are celebrating this anniversary by featuring an incredible line-up of guest artists, including: Rachel Yoder, Wonkak Kim, and Michael Dassios. The festival features BU faculty Callie Siverson and former BU faculty Kyung Kim and Victoria Sparks. We welcome back BU alum and guest conductor Justine Burke who will lead the festival clarinet choir. The BU Clarinet Choir and festival host Cathy Wood will also be performing.
Great PD opportunity for musicians of all ages! The festival events include:

Workshops, Dassios Mouthpiece booth, and concerts
Festival Clarinet Choir for all participants (all levels)
Prize draws!

All events take place at Brandon University School of Music.
Registration Link: ($25 for students/seniors; $40 for adults): https://bit.ly/42Ck7uW
Register by February 20th for a $5 discount ($20/$35)
Information is available in the Google Folder: https://bit.ly/3E8pmZs

Bobcats Soccer
2025-03-01 11:00 - 20:00 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
BU Women’s Soccer vs Providence
Game start: March 1, 2025 6:00 pm
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BU Men’s Soccer vs ACC
Game start: March 1, 2025 2:30 pm
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BU Women’s Soccer vs Assiniboine College
Game start: March 1, 2025 12:45 pm
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BU Men’s Soccer vs Providence
Game start: March 1, 2025 11:00 am
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Polar Plunge 2025
2025-03-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
Brandon University is thrilled to host the coolest fundraiser of the year.
The 2025 Polar Plunge is coming to the Healthy Living Centre on Saturday afternoon, March 1. Organized by the Brandon Police Service, the even raises funds for local Special Olympic athletes, aiming to cover the costs of local Special Olympians competing in the Provincial Games and beyond.
The Polar Plunge is looking for BU students, faculty and and staff to register, fundraise, and plunge into the icy depths of their XXXL dunk tank.
For more information or to sign up to take the plunge, visit PlungeManitoba.com

BU Queer: Lunch & Learn Sharing Circle
2025-03-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Gathering Space, John E. Robbins Library, Canada
BU Queer invites you to our upcoming Lunch & Learn Sharing Circle, hosted by Nora Wilson!
Join us for an open and welcoming discussion on Tuesday, March 4, at 12:40 PM (Free Slot) in the Gathering Space, John E. Robbins Library.
This event is an opportunity to share experiences, learn from one another, and connect in a supportive environment. Whether you’re looking to listen, contribute, or just be in community, we’d love to have you there.
Bring your lunch, bring a friend, and join the conversation!

International Women's Day Celebration
2025-03-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Gathering Space, John E. Robbins Library, Canada
Join us to celebrate some of Brandon University’s outstanding students in an International Women’s Day Celebration, hosted by Status of Women Review Committee and Student Services.
Light refreshments will be provided, and all are welcome.

Con-septs Live at LWRH
2025-03-10 18:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
under the direction of Prof. Marika Galea
Con-septs is a largely self-directed septet comprised of both undergraduate and graduate jazz students, coached by Marika Galea. They perform diverse repertoire from historic and contemporary jazz composers including Sam Rivers, Jonathan Scales, Carla Bley, Thelonious Monk, Alice Coltrane, Nelson Faria, Pedro Martins, Bill Richards and Cedar Walton.
Zianna De Leon – trumpet
Jacob Pfeifer – tenor saxophone
Rory McCallum – trombone
Gregory Conway – guitar
Jack Chiang – piano
Austin Reid – bass
Joshua Geddert – drums
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Long Night Against Procrastination 2025
2025-03-12 19:00 - 2025-03-13 02:00 | John E. Robbins Library
Long Night Against Procrastination is the Library’s flagship event, where students can study and access academic services late into the night. Food, drinks, and different activities are provided free of charge.
This semester’s Long Night Against Procrastination will take place Wednesday, March 12, 7:00 pm-2:00 am. Please stay tuned for more details!

Brandon University Jazz Festival 2025
2025-03-13 - 2025-03-15 | MB
More details to follow.
https://bujazzfest.ca/

Faculty of Arts Speaker Series: Dr. Stacey Koosel
2025-03-14 15:40 - 17:00 | Clark Hall, Room 104, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Don’t miss the third event of our winter 2025 Faculty of Arts Speaker Series.
Join us to hear Dr. Stacey Koosel, from IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art, present “Indigenous Contemporary Art: Decolonizing Curatorial Practices.”

Bobcats Soccer
2025-03-15 00:00 - 02:00 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
3/15 BU Women’s Soccer vs TBD
Game start: March 15, 2025 12:00 am
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3/15 BU Men’s Soccer vs TBD
Game start: March 15, 2025 12:00 am
Game details

2025 U SPORTS Men's Volleyball Championship
2025-03-21 - 2025-03-23 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

BU Orchestra & Chorale in Concert
2025-03-22 19:30 | MB
under the direction of Dr. L. Zacharias & Dr. A. Dagenais and featuring soloists: Eugene Berg, violin; Boyang Zhang, piano.
Tickets available at the door:
Adults – $15
13-18 years of age – $5
Under 12 – No Charge
No charge for BU & Conservatory of Music students

GUEST TALK: Oral Technology — Body-Based Cultural Identity
2025-03-27 18:30 | Gathering Space, John E. Robbins Library, Canada
Join Two-Spirit, Métis artist Amanda Smart for a guest talk, sponsored by the Department of Native Studies and the Gender & Women’s Studies program.
Amanda Smart (Mino-wasi-qi-mook) is Red River Métis Anishinaabe ancestry, from the Sturgeon Clan. Amanda studied Fine Arts in Art History at the University
of Manitoba and Film Studies at The National Screen Institute.
Refreshments compliments of IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art and Associate Vice-President of Indigenous Initiatives Chris Lagimodiere.

BU Concert Choir with BU Chorale
2025-03-29 19:30 | MB
VENUE: Knox United Church, 451 18th Street
Tickets available at the door:
Adults – $15
13-18 years of age – $5
Under 12 – No Charge
No charge for BU and Conservatory of Music students

Spring Break Campus Tours
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-02 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

BUNME SOUND ON Concert
2025-04-01 12:30 - 13:30 | MB
BUNME SOUND ON Concert: premiering works by BU student composers under the direction of Prof. Megumi Masaki
Bennet Radcliffe
Jesse Baarr
Alfred Qiao
Darina Lavrukhina
Jon Fetssch
Qianna Zhen
Kieran Perreault
Daelyn Fefchhak
Oliva Chen
Angella Boyue Li
Seraphina Gilbert
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Pro Series Concert: JD TRIO
2025-04-01 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Join us for an evening of modern jazz and contemporary chamber music featuring the sounds of Jesse Dietschi, BU Music alum and his compadres extraordinaire:
Jesse Dietschi, bass
Ewen Farncombe, piano
Ethan Ardelli, drums
For more information about the trio, please visit this link: http://www.jessedietschi.com
Tickets $20 and available at the door. BU students and Conservatory of Music students attend at no additional charge.
JD Trio BU Poster

Bobcats parade and rally
2025-04-04 12:00 - 14:30 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
Join us Friday to celebrate the BU Bobcats’ historic national championship! Parade at 12 noon, rally at the HLC at 12:30.

Senior Colloquium 2025
2025-04-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Louis Riel Room, McMaster Hall, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada

Western Manitoba Science Fair
2025-04-08 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
Brandon University is thrilled to welcome the Western Manitoba Science Fair to the BU Healthy Living Centre.
Public viewing of the projects is open from 2–4 p.m.
Learn more at wmsf.com
About the WMSF
The Western Manitoba Science Fair is the Regional Science Fair for Southwestern Manitoba and has been in operation since 1969. It provides an opportunity for students to showcase their scientific talent for their parents, teachers, and the community. Applicants come from grades 1 through 12. The WMSF is a full day event, held in spring every year, and we usually host around 500 hundred students. The participants set up their projects first thing in the morning, and then judging begins! After presenting their projects to the judges, the participants are provided with some entertainment and educational activities (the ‘Science Olympics’) while the judges are tabulating their results. In the early afternoon there is a public viewing of the projects where community members and media can view the projects and talk to the participants. The award/medal ceremonies are held at the end of the day. We award bronze, silver, and gold medals, in addition to various Special Awards. The final awards of the evening are Best of Fair and the Runner(s) Up; these top projects of the fair in grades 7 – 12 receive an all expenses paid trip to compete in the Canada Wide Science Fair.
In addition to the students, the WMSF also welcomes around 150 community members each year to judge at the fair. This group of amazing volunteers is made up of university and college professors and students, local business owners and employees, and community members of all ages. We are always looking for more judges, so click on the ‘Volunteer’ tab at the top of the page for more info if you are interested!
WMSF is organized and run by a very small group of dedicated volunteers. We are funded by a combination of donations and sponsorships from local businesses and organizations.
Brandon University proud to be a Strategic Partner!

Watch the recording: Brandon–Souris election debate 2025
2025-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Evans Theatre, McKenzie Building, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Brandon University has partnered with the Brandon Sun and Westman Communications Group to host a Brandon–Souris candidates debate on April 23 during the 2025 federal election campaign.
Watch the recorded debate thanks to WCGtv here:

This particular federal election comes at a difficult time for Canadians as our country faces pressure from the United States over issues both economic and existential.
The Brandon Sun provided news coverage and a summary at: https://www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/04/24/jackson-robinson-face-off-in-debate (subscription required).
The panel of questioners consisted of Brandon Sun columnist Deveryn Ross and BU Department of Political Science Prof. Kelly Saunders, along with Political Science instructor Chris Hunt. The event was officiated by longtime emcee Kerry Auriat.
The debate, hosted on campus at the Evans Theatre, was open to the public.

Sweet Songs, Sweet Pies!
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Sweet Songs, Sweet Pies! E-Gré Gala Concert and Fundraising Pie Auction
Friday April 25, Lorne Watson Recital Hall, 7:00 pm
The E-Gré National Music Competition raises profiles of contemporary Canadian composers, and provides a venue for Canada’s most talented New Music artists on the threshold of their careers. Welcome this year’s finalists, support the competition through our pie auction, and enjoy the Gala concert performed by competition jurors, Louise Bessette and Eve Egoyan.
Louise Bessette is a Montreal-based musician, renowned over her career for the excellence of her performances and for her commitment to promoting contemporary music. Eve Egoyan is an internationally celebrated Armenian-Canadian artist whose medium is the piano. She continually re-invents her relationship with her instrument through the creation and commissioning of new works, which she has performed around the world.

GALA CONCERT TICKETS – $25 ADULTS / $12.50 SENIORS
WEEKEND PASS – $50 ADULTS / $25 SENIORS
FINALISTS, BU STUDENTS AND CONSERVATORY STUDENTS FREE
