BU Jazz Festival
2026-03-13, 2026-03-14 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
BU Jazz Festival, March 12-14, 2026. Please visit this link for details: https://bujazzfest.ca/

Level 8: The Hourglass Trials (time-management & procrastination)
2026-03-13 13:45 - 14:15 (America/Winnipeg) | Zoom, Brandon, MB, Canada
Time can feel like it’s always slipping away. In this level, you’ll explore time-management strategies like time blocking and focus techniques to defeat procrastination and take control of your schedule. Complete this quest and become a Time Tactician.

Open to all students. Register Now!
Level Up Your Learning
Ready to embark on an adventure? Level Up Your Learning is a gamified workshop series where each session is a new quest designed to help you unlock powerful skills for success at university. From mastering time management and organization, to collecting legendary notes, to battling test anxiety, each level brings you closer to academic victory!
You don’t need to attend previous sessions to join the next one, just jump in wherever you’d like. Attend a session and get rewarded! Students earn an automatic entry into a draw for a $100 campus bookstore gift card for each session they attend.

Citizen-soldiers in a changing world: A conversation with your Army Reserve Brigade Commander
2026-03-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Gathering Space, John E. Robbins Library, Canada
Colonel Evelyn Kotzer, Commander of 38 Canadian Brigade Group
Canada faces an uncertain future in a rapidly changing world. Great power rivalry is intensifying, while the once-vaunted rules-based international order continues to erode in the face of ruptures. With our security and interests under increasing threat, and growing doubts that some of our traditional allies will always act in our best interests, Canada’s own strength may soon be tested.

Answering this call has, and continues to, fall in no small part to the Army Reserve. These citizen-soldiers put aside civilian careers to serve when the nation calls, from the militias of pre-Confederation to today’s hardening of NATO’s eastern flank.

Join us for a fireside discussion with Colonel Evelyn Kotzer, Commander of 38 Canadian Brigade Group and its part-time citizen soldiers of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwestern Ontario, on how the Army Reserve is preparing to meet these challenges.

Refreshments will be provided.

Application Deadline for May 2026 Convocation
2026-03-20 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Application deadline: May 2026 Convocation.

Level 9: The Forge of Focus (focus and motivation strategies)
2026-03-20 13:45 - 14:15 | Zoom, Brandon, MB, Canada
Distractions can derail even the best plans. In this level, you’ll learn simple habits and strategies to build focus, stay motivated, and keep your momentum strong throughout the rest of the semester. Complete the quest to become a Focus Guardian.

Open to all students. Register Now!
Level Up Your Learning
Ready to embark on an adventure? Level Up Your Learning is a gamified workshop series where each session is a new quest designed to help you unlock powerful skills for success at university. From mastering time management and organization, to collecting legendary notes, to battling test anxiety, each level brings you closer to academic victory!
You don’t need to attend previous sessions to join the next one, just jump in wherever you’d like. Attend a session and get rewarded! Students earn an automatic entry into a draw for a $100 campus bookstore gift card for each session they attend.

POST-PONED TO FALL 2026 ... Brandon Chamber Players presents Sonic Dreaming Concert
2026-03-21 19:30 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
This concert has been post-poned to Fall 2026.
Truth and Reconciliation requires more of us than ceremonies, placards, and mission statements. Honest work in this area starts in the mind, pushing us to examine biases and privileges so that we can act earnestly to include, celebrate, and amplify marginalized voices. It also requires us to examine the systems in which we operate, including the ways we create art and music. Sonic Dreaming, first established in 2022 by Tahltan performance artist, Peter Morin, and Canadian trombonist, Nora Wilson, is a methodology that prioritizes genuine connection to the land to facilitate creation. It is a means for reflection that leads to art that includes the land as a collaborator. It encourages artists and musicians to imagine the possibilities of a life lived free of colonialism. Sonic Dreaming teaches us to recognize how the people, animals, plants, and waters who share territory intertwine with our own lives in a beautiful and ever-evolving tapestry of this land.
This concert will help our collaborating musicians find greater connection with our territory, resulting in a beautiful set of new music presented to our BCP audience. Sonic Dreaming is storytelling from beginning to end. Musicians will spend time on the land together, listening to and learning the stories shared by their fellow collaborators. This dialogue leads to joint creations celebrating the themes experienced on the land. The compositional process is left entirely to the creators as long as all collaborators, including the land, are active members from beginning to end.
Nora Wilson, trombone and voice; Peter Morin, drum and voice; Koda Maxon, electronics and voice; Edith Skeard, woodwinds; Mitch Renaud, electronics; Jeff Morton, electronics
For more details including tickets pricing, please visit Brandon Chamber Players at: https://brandonchamberplayers.ca/

Daelyn Fefchak, soprano
2026-03-22 19:00 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL
Works consisting of Mozart, Clara Schumannm Rossini, Alfven, Tiefenbach and more! From love songs to a song about cornstarch, there’s something for everyone!
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline - Winter courses
2026-03-23 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline: Winter courses (except Education: BEd (AD); BEd (IP) Yr 5; BMus/BEd Yr 5).

Confidence Closet - pop-up event
2026-03-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Education Building Room 107, 270 18 St, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6A9, Canada
Students! Looking for just the right outfit to nail that job interview but store prices are out of reach? The BU Confidence Closet might be the perfect fit.
A collaboration between the BU Co-op Program and the Faculty of Education Field Experience Office, the BU Confidence Closet is a pop-up shopping experience where the price is right — free. Carefully curated clothing items have been donated to provide you with access to professional attire in a welcoming, low-barrier environment while promoting reuse and responsible consumption. At our last Confidence Closet event, students found hundreds of professional clothing items, each carefully chosen to support upcoming interviews, work terms, field experiences, and professional opportunities.
Beyond immediate access, the Confidence Closet emphasizes sustainability by extending the life of quality clothing and encouraging thoughtful selection. Students are asked to be guided by the principle ‘take what you need and wear what you take,’ reinforcing both confidence and environmental responsibility.
The Confidence Closet reflects Brandon University’s ongoing commitment to student success, sustainability, and collaboration, and demonstrates how small, intentional initiatives can create meaningful impact.

Brandon Chamber of Commerce: Economic Outlook Luncheon
2026-03-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave, Brandon, Manitoba, R7B 2R4, Canada
Join us for the Brandon Chamber of Commerce March Economic Outlook Luncheon featuring Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada and BU alumna!

Ms. Rogers will speak on factors affecting Canada’s economic outlook and financial system and will touch on the renewal of Canada’s monetary policy framework, which happens in 2026. Her perspective will be especially valuable for business leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders navigating today’s evolving economic environment.

Born in Winnipeg, Ms. Rogers has strong ties to Manitoba. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Brandon University and a Master of Business Administration from Queen’s University.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of Canada’s leading economic voices!

Registration Deadline: March 23 at brandonchamber.ca

Sponsored and hosted by the BU Business Administration Department

*Students* Please note there will be an on-campus event for students with information to be sent to you directly.

Level 10: The Final Boss (final exams)
2026-03-27 13:45 - 14:15 | Zoom, Brandon, MB, Canada
Finals are the ultimate challenge, bringing together everything you’ve learned. In this final level, you’ll combine strategies for time, memory, focus, and confidence so you can face exams prepared and in control. Complete the quest and become a Scholar Supreme!

Open to all students. Register Now!
Level Up Your Learning
Ready to embark on an adventure? Level Up Your Learning is a gamified workshop series where each session is a new quest designed to help you unlock powerful skills for success at university. From mastering time management and organization, to collecting legendary notes, to battling test anxiety, each level brings you closer to academic victory!
You don’t need to attend previous sessions to join the next one, just jump in wherever you’d like. Attend a session and get rewarded! Students earn an automatic entry into a draw for a $100 campus bookstore gift card for each session they attend.

Faye Desjarlais, voice - mezzo-soprano
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Student Recital
Assisted by Danielle Guina, Piano
No admission charge. All are welcome!

BU Orchestra in Concert
2026-03-28 19:30 | Knox United Church, 451 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5A9, Canada
More details to follow.
Admission at the door: Adults $15; Ages 13-18, $5 and children under 12, no charge.
BU students and Conservatory of Music students, no charge.

Jonathan Craig Penner, cello & piano
2026-03-31 17:30 - 18:30 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Graduate Student Recital.
Featuring works by Bach, Beethoven, Dall’Abaco and Brahms.
Assisted by Eric Arguello, clarinet & Daniel Tselyakov, piano
No admission charge. All are welcome!

University closed: Good Friday
2026-04-03 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Brandon University will be closed on Friday, April 3rd in recognition of Good Friday.
The University will re-open on Monday, April 6th.
Happy Easter!

Gregory Conway, jazz guitar
2026-04-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Graduate Student Recital
Assisted by Akash Ramgotra, Bass; Ashtyn Desaulnier, Drums; Isabelle Snow, Percussion; William McAulay, Jazz Piano; Aidan Chapel, Jazz Guitar; Annika Scott, Voice.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Haoyuan Mei, saxophone
2026-04-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Student Recital
Assisted by Greg Conway, Jazz Guitar; Zianna De Leon, Trumpet; Austin Reid, Bass; William McAulay, Jazz Piano; Timothy Franklin, Drumset.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Bennett Radcliffe, baritone
2026-04-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Student Credit Recital
Bennett Radcliffe, baritone with accompanist, Danielle Guina
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Akash Ramgotra, bass
2026-04-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Student Recital
Assisted by Timothey Franklin, Drums; William McAulay, Jazz Piano; Ashtyn Desaulnier, Percussion; Zianna De Leon, Trumpet; Kurtis Johnson, Clarinet and Trombone; Daelyn Fefchak, Voice and Flute; Bennett Radcliffe, Voice; Haoyuan Mei, Saxophone; Austin Reid, Saxophone; Kyleigha McGhee, Saxophone; Amy Brown, Voice; Eugene Berg, Violin; Lee Martel, Violin; Jonathan Craig Penner, Cello; Ayomikun Olasunkanmi, Voice; Greg Conway, Jazz Guitar.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Winter and Full-year Classes End
2026-04-10 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Classes end: Winter and full-year (both-term) courses (except Education: BEd (AD); BEd (IP) Yr 5; BMus/BEd Yr 5).

Jacob Pfeifer, saxophone
2026-04-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Graduate Student Recital
Assisted by Jonahtan Craie Penner, Cello; Zianna De Leon, Trumpet; Samson Romaniuk, Piano; Benjamin Kensok, Saxophone; Joshua Geddert, Drums; Nic Bray, Saxophone; Janina Macalalad, Bass; Rory McCallum, Trombone.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Zianna De Leon, trumpet
2026-04-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Student Recital
Assisted by Haoyuan Mei, Saxophone; Rory McCallum, Trombone; William McAulay, Jazz Piano; Austin Reid, Bass; Ashtyn Desaulniers, Drumset; Timothy Franklin, Drumset; Daelyn Fefchak, Voice; Bennett Radcliffe, Voice.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Final Exams 2026
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-25 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Classes end for most Winter and full-year (both terms) courses on Friday, April 10, except for Education: BEd (AD); BEd (IP) Yr 5; BMus/BEd Yr 5, which end on Thursday, March 5.
School of Music examinations in Applied Music (except BMus/BEd Year 4 and 5) take place on Monday, April 13 to Tuesday, April 14.
Final examinations for both Winter term courses and full-year (both terms) courses, begin on Wednesday, April 15 and run until Saturday, April 25.
For exam timetables visit https://www.brandonu.ca/registration/current-registration-guides/exam-timetables/.

2026 Eckhardt-Gramatté Competition in VOICE
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-19 | QEII Music Building, 270-18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6A9, Canada
For full details, please also visit this link: https://www.e-gre.ca/

Kurtis Johnson, composition
2026-04-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Graduate Student Recital
Assisted by Rory McCallum, Trombone; Akash Ramgotra, Bass; Kate Bell, Clarinet; Carrie Wang, Violin
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Yufeng Du, clarinet
2026-04-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Graduate Student Recital
Assisted by Eric Arguello, Clarinet and Wanting Ren, Piano
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Eugene Berg, violin
2026-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Graduate Student Recital
Assisted by Luis Ramirez, Piano and Daniel Tselyakov, Piano.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Xingduan Qiao, piano
2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Graduate Student Recital.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

🧑‍🎓 Convocation 2026
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-29 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
