Events

At the Evans: Dream Scenario
2024-04-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-19 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Winnipeg) | MB
Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

Caeden Toth, piano
2024-04-20 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT CREDIT RECITAL:
Caeden Toth, piano
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Juncheng (David) Yu, piano
2024-04-19 17:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
GRADUATE STUDENT RECITAL:
Juncheng (David) Yu, Piano
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Zhuo Song, piano
2024-04-17 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT CREDIT RECITAL:
Zhuo Song, piano
assisted by
Xingduan Qiao, piano
All are welcome! No admission charge.

At the Evans: Nyad
2024-04-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-12 19:30 - 21:30 | MB
Athlete Diana Nyad sets out at 60 to achieve a nearly impossible lifelong dream: to swim from Cuba to Florida across more than 100 miles of open ocean.

Wenjie Liang, voice
2024-04-14 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT CREDIT RECITAL:
Wenjie Liang, voice
assisted by
Quihan Wang, piano
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Jess Johnson, bass guitar
2024-04-13 20:00 | MB
STUDENT CREDIT RECITAL
Jess Johnson, bass guitar
assisted by
Haoyuan Mei, saxophone; Jeremy Littlefield, piano
Dane Neufeld, guitar; Josh Geddert, drumset
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Alyza Zaragoza, voice
2024-04-13 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT CREDIT RECITAL:
Alyza Zaragoza, voice
assisted by Danielle Guina, piano
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Emma Messner, voice
2024-04-12 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT CREDIT RECITAL
Emma Messner, voice
assisted by Azaria Neuschwander, piano
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Han Sheng Chiang, jazz piano
2024-04-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT CREDIT RECITAL:
Han Sheng Chiang, Jazz Piano
assisted by
Jamie Duong, Saxophone; Kurtis Johnson, Trombone
Esteban Seunarine, Drumset; Akash Ramgotra, Drumset
All are welcome! No Admission charge.

Pulling Together: MB Foundations Guide - Learning Circles
2024-04-11 10:30 - 12:00 | MB
Learn together in this six-week exploration of the guide
BU Faculty and Staff are invited to take part in a six-week, guided exploration of the Pulling Together: Manitoba Foundations Guide throughout the months of October and November.
Each week, individuals will read through the sections of the guide and engage in related activities at their own pace, then come together as a group for broader reflection and discussion in the form of learning circles. Individuals will be invited to seek out experiences or opportunities related to the learning within their own context following the program and to come back together in a few months to share actions, successes and outcomes.
Duration: Thursdays, April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 & 16
Week 1 – Welcome & Introduction to the program and each other
Week 2 – Section I: Intro to Indigenous Peoples
Week 3 & 4– Section II: Colonization
Week 5 – Section III: Decolonization & Next Steps
Week 6 – Next steps
Learning Circles with Cree Knowledge Keeper Susie McPherson-Derendy
Thursdays, April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 & 16
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Details to be confirmed.
To Register
For planning purposes, please sign up using the Registration link below.
REGISTRATION LINK

Women Working in the Criminal Justice System Symposium
2024-04-09 15:30 - 20:00 | Gathering Space, John E. Robbins Library, Canada
You are invited to an event with information, testimonies and awareness about women who work in the Criminal Justice System.
Join us as we interview some women who work in the criminal justice. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about their careers and the chance to ask them questions!
A wine-and-cheese reception will follow the event.
Please contact Dr. Petrella, at PetrellaS@BrandonU.ca, with any accessibility considerations.

Alumni Knit Night
2024-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Chez Angela Bakery and Cafe, 29c 10th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 4E4, Canada
Alumni Knit Night at Chez Angela
Join Kelly Paddock (@kelpknits) for a delightful evening of yarn, laughter, and creativity at Chez Angela on Monday, April 8 from 6–8 p.m.! Bring your latest project or start something new while enjoying the cozy ambience and delicious treats. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, everyone is welcome!
Some supplies have been generously donated by alumni.

Solar Eclipse Viewing
2024-04-08 12:45 - 15:00 | John R. Brodie Science Centre, John R. Brodie Science Centre, Brandon, MB, Canada
Brandon University astronomers will have two solar-filtered telescopes at the south entrance of the John R. Brodie Science Centre, off Louise Ave. Welding glasses and solar viewing glasses will also be available for $1 each, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Senior Colloquium 2024
2024-04-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Louis Riel Room, Main Floor – McMaster Hall, Brandon, MB, Canada

Ariadna Ortega Torres, cello
2024-04-07 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
GRADUATE STUDENT RECITAL:
Ariadna Ortega Torres, cello
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Shelby English, voice
2024-04-06 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT CREDIT RECITAL:
Shelby English, voice
assisted by
Danielle Guina, piano
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Joshua Geddert, drumset
2024-04-05 20:00 | MB
STUDENT CREDIT RECITAL:
Joshua Geddert, drumset
assisted by
Dylan Pilcher, trumpet & flugel horn; Huayuan Mei, tenor/alto saxophone
Jeremy Littlefield, piano; Dane Neufeld, guitar
Jess Johnson, bass; Esteban Seunarine, percussion; Anil Ramgotra, drumset
All are welcome! No admission charge.

The Working Mind: Mental Health at Work
2024-04-05 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-04 09:00 - 11:30 | Louis Riel Room, Main Floor – McMaster Hall, Brandon, MB, Canada
THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO BRANDON UNIVERSITY FACULTY & STAFF
The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-informed program developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and partners, designed to promote mental health and reduce stigma around mental illness in the workplace.
The five hour workshop has been broken up into two sections (2.5 hour blocks over two days). Participants must complete all five hours of the program to receive a certificate of completion.
The Working Mind Workshop (2 Part Series)

Thursday & Friday, April 4 & 5
(9:00 – 11:30 a.m.)
Louis Riel Room, Main Floor – McMaster Hall
Facilitator: Erica Brown, BU Learning & Organizational Development Program Manager
This workshop is designed to:

Increase your awareness of mental health using the Mental Health Continuum framework
Reduce stigma and other barriers to care in the workplace
Encourage mental health conversations
Strengthen your resilience in order to maintain wellness

This workshop is limited to 15 people. CLICK TO REGISTER

BU Drama: Salt-Water Moon
2024-04-04 19:00 - 2024-04-06 21:00 | Evans Theatre, McKenzie Building, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Performances on Thursday, April 4, Friday, April 5 and Saturday April 6 at 7 p.m., as well as a matinée on April 6 at 2 p.m.
It’s a moonlit evening in a Newfoundland fishing village in 1926. Jacob Mercer has just returned home, desperate to win the heart of his former flame, Mary Snow. Mary, still reeling from the heartbreak Jacob caused when he left, has become engaged to wealthy Jerome McKenzie. But this unexpected visit from Jacob could place her entire future in peril.
This heartfelt exploration of young love is a Canadian classic. First staged by Tarragon Theatre, Toronto, in 1984, it has been produced numerous times in North America and the world since its premiere. It won the Canadian Authors Association Literary Award for Drama, the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding New Play, the Hollywood Drama-Logue Critics’ Award, and was a finalist for the Governor-General’s Award for Drama.

Tickets: (cash-only at the door)
General Admission: $20
Seniors: $10
Students: $5
Information and Reservations: SaltWaterMoon2024@gmail.com
Advance Ticket purchase:
Eventbrite.com/e/salt-water-moon-by-david-french-tickets-857142615637
Social Media:
Instagram: @saltwatermoonbu
Facebook Page: Salt-Water Moon BU

At the Evans: The Persian Version
2024-03-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-03-29 19:30 - 21:30 | MB
When a large Iranian-American family gathers in New York City for the patriarch’s heart transplant, a family secret is uncovered and catapults the estranged mother and daughter into an exploration of the past.
Note: Only Friday and Saturday shows; no show on Easter Sunday.

Anil Ramgotra, drumset
2024-03-30 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL:
Anil Ramgotra, Drumset
assisted by
Dane Neufeld, Guitar; Akash Ramgotra, Bass, Jeremy Littlefield, Piano.
All are welcome! No admission charge.

'Prairie Reflections: Where have they gone?' Thesis Exhibition
2024-03-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Sutherland Gallery of Art, 2021 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB, Canada
Prairie Reflections: Where have they gone? is a Thesis Exhibition by Kathy Harrison, a student in the IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art at Brandon University (BU), on display at the Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art.
The exhibition is open from 1–4 p.m. daily from March 22–28. Admission is free. An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m.
Now living in Brandon, Harrison grew up on a farm in Manitoba’s Interlake surrounded by the flora and fauna of the Tall Grass Prairie (TGP). She has watched with concern the marked decrease in the TGP species, a trend that she addresses in her exhibition. Harrison would like to challenge visitors to consider the benefits of restoring TGP species, with the understanding that small changes multiplied many times over can create big changes. You don’t have to own an acreage to incorporate TGP plants into your garden, and pollinators will thank you.
The exhibition of paintings and mixed media installation illustrates the decline in the Tall Grass Prairie and offers hope for future restoration.
Swift Fox, Whooping Crane and Burrowing Owl
Swift Fox: I did not have the opportunity to see the housecat sized Swift Fox in the wild while growing up on the Prairies, as it had not been seen in Canada since the1930’s, and was designated as extirpated from Canada in the 1970’s. I have included it in this exhibition because the reintroduction of the Swift Fox into Canada is considered to be a great success story. Government and private agencies worked together with conservationists in the United States to reintroduce the Swift Fox into Saskatchewan and Alberta. These are now considered to be small (just over 500 foxes) but stable populations[1].
Whooping Crane: Once numbering in the thousands across North America, by the 1940’s the whooping crane was at risk of extinction. Loss of wetland habitat continues to impact on this species. Saving the Whooping Crane from extinction is another example success in species restoration with co-operation between the United States and Canada. However, whooping crane pairs have only 1 offspring per year, and their survival as a species in Canada is far from secure with just over 300.[2]
Burrowing Owls: Contrary to what their name suggests, Burrowing Owls do not actually do any burrowing, but rather take up residence in abandoned burrows created by prairie dogs, ground squirrels, foxes and badgers. These tiny owls stand less than 10 inches tall with a 20 inch wing span. Once common on grasslands from Canada to Mexico, they are now both provincially and nationally endangered. Due to loss of habitat Manitoba has less than ten breeding pairs of Burrowing Owls remaining. [3]
[1] “Swift Fox”, Nature Conservancy Canada
[2] “Whooping Crane”, Government of Canada, Wildlife Species Canada
[3] “Burrowing Owl, Manitoba’s Species at Risk”, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, Province of Manitoba

Saxophone Quartet
2024-03-27 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT CREDIT RECITAL:
Saxophone Quartet
Lauren Shymanski, alto saxophone; Myra Kristjanson, alto saxophone; Yuting Cong, tenor saxophone
Keegan Agema-Doiron, baritone saxophone
All are welcome! No admission charge.
