Events

The Working Mind: Mental Health at Work
2024-04-04 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-05 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Winnipeg) | 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 (America/Winnipeg) | 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

Joshua Geddert, drumset
2024-04-05 20:00 (America/Winnipeg) | 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.

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

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

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

Solar Eclipse Viewing
2024-04-08 12:45 - 15:00 (America/Winnipeg) | 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.

Alumni Knit Night
2024-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Winnipeg) | 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.

Women Working in the Criminal Justice System Symposium
2024-04-09 15:30 - 20:00 (America/Winnipeg) | 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.

Pulling Together: MB Foundations Guide - Learning Circles
2024-04-11 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Winnipeg) | 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

Han Sheng Chiang, jazz piano
2024-04-12 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Winnipeg) | 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.

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

At the Evans: Nyad
2024-04-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Winnipeg) | 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.

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

Jess Johnson, bass guitar
2024-04-13 20:00 (America/Winnipeg) | 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.

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

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

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

At the Evans: Dream Scenario
2024-04-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-21 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 (America/Winnipeg) | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT CREDIT RECITAL:
Caeden Toth, piano
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Justo Contreras, guitar & Carlos Castro, cello
2024-04-23 19:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Brandon, MB, Canada
“Tarde de Tangos”

Justo Contreras, guitar
Carlos Castro, cello
This is a recital that explores the many emotions that Tango can evoke through its sounds. A selection of pieces that will go through the traditional tango all the way to Piazzolla’s language for this genre, also including contemporary Omaggios to this Art. All this soundscape will be portrayed by the sole combination of Cello and Guitar by the Mexican ensemble A Due Corde.
The concert won’t have any cost, encouraging current and future conservatory students to attend. But donations to support the expenses for Justo’s flight will be welcome.

Wanting Ren, piano
2024-04-27 19:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Brandon, MB, Canada
GRADUATE STUDENT RECITAL:
Wanting Ren, piano
assisted by
Carlos Castro, cello; Rocio Luna, violin
Haoyuan Mei, saxophone
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Alumni & Friends Reception - Vancouver
2024-05-03 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, 3811 Point Grey Road, Vancouver, BC, V6R1B3, Canada
The Vancouver Alumni & Friends Reception is being held at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club on Friday, May 3. Join us for cocktails and enjoy special entertainment provided by BU School of Music’s Diogo Peixoto and Greg Gatien.
For more information or to RSVP, call 1-877-282-4483 or email alumni@brandonu.ca

Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition, 47th edition, STRINGS: Violin, Viola and Cello
2024-05-10 - 2024-05-12 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Left to Right (Danielle Green, Justin Saulnier)
Left to Right (Tiffany Yeung, Juliana Moroz)
Astrid Nakamura
This year’s finalists are:
Danielle Greene: Native of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Danielle is currently a tenured member of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra violin section. Danielle has performed with many ensembles across the country, including the Alberta Baroque Ensemble, Calgary Philharmonic, l’Orchestre de l’Agora, Tafelmusik, National Arts Centre Orchestra,Symphony Nova Scotia, and the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, to name a few. Danielle holds degrees from the University of Toronto and the Glenn Gould School of The Royal Conservatory. Her primary teachers include Jonathan Crow, Barry Shiffman, Erika Raum, and Teng Li. Danielle was winner of the University of Toronto Concerto Competition, and two-time winner of the Glenn Gould School Chamber Music Competition. In 2022, Ms. Greene won 2nd prize at the Orford Award Competition, and her quartet was invited to the Wigmore Hall String Quartet Competition in London, England.
Juliana Moroz: Named to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s “30 under 30” in 2021, Winnipeg cellist Juliana Moroz is increasingly recognized as a rising young artist in North America. After receiving her Bachelor’s in Music degree from the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, she is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Music at Rice University with Brinton Averil Smith. Noted performances and awards include her solo debut with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra at age 15, a 2020 winner at the Women’s Musical Club’s McLellan Competition for solo performance with the Winnipeg Symphony, and the 2017 Aikins Memorial Trophy at the Winnipeg Music Festival, the Festival’s highest prize for instrumental performance. Juliana has attended the Aspen Summer Music Festival, Morningside Music Bridge Program, Orford Arts Festival, Rome Chamber Music Festival, and was a participant in the inaugural Josef Gingold Chamber Music Festival in Miami, Florida. An avid chamber musician, Juliana has performed with acclaimed chamber musicians’ violinists Amy Schwartz-Moretti and Robert McDuffie, pianist Orion Weiss, and violist of the Emerson Quartet, Lawrence Dutton. Her former teachers are Yuri Hooker and Andrea Bell. She loves to play with her family as a member of the JAGD Quartet and baking desserts, especially macarons.
Astrid Nakamura: Originally from Toronto, Astrid Nakamura maintains an expansive performing career as a chamber, solo, and orchestral violinist. With sustained roles in a diverse array of ensembles and organizations, she is dedicated to collaborating with the leading musicians and composers of our time. Most recently, Astrid was invited to perform in Geneva at the U.N.’s AI For Good Global Summit in May. Devoted to her community in Houston, she regularly instructs education outreach at public schools, and has performed a variety of multidisciplinary concerts in partnership with organizations such as the MD Anderson Cancer Center, NobleMotion Dance, and the University of Houston BRAIN Center. Astrid is currently pursuing her master’s degree with Kathleen Winkler at Rice University on full scholarship from the Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation. She plays on the c.1830 ’Eckhardt-Gramatte, Joachim’ Georges ChanotI violin, generously on loan from the Canada Council for the Arts Musical Instrument Bank.
Justin Saulnier: Justin Saulnier is an 18-year-old Canadian violinist. He made his orchestral solo debut at age 12 with the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra and has since performed with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Canada’s National Arts Center Orchestra, The Pembroke Symphony Orchestra and the Ottawa Youth Orchestra. He has also been invited to play with the Orchestre Metropolitain under the baton of Yannick NezetSeguin this spring. Justin has received many awards, notably the first prize in the NACO Bursary Competition, second prize in the Concours OSM, the grand prize in the Orchestre Metropolitain OMNI Competition, and the OMFA’s provincial competition. Justin has also enjoyed being concertmaster in the Music Academy of the West Festival Orchestra, the National Youth Orchestra, and the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra, among others. He is pursuing his undergraduate degree at McGill
University with Andrew Wan. Justin plays on a 1680 Ruggeri violin from Cremona, generously loaned to him by Canimex.
Tiffany Yeung: Named one of CBC Music’s “30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30,” Tiffany Yeung made her debut with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in Roy Thomson Hall at the age of 13. She was the winner of the 2023 Canada Council for the Arts Michael Measures Prize and the recipient of the commissioned work prize at the 2023 OSM Competition. She has won top prizes at the Shean Strings Competition, the Remember Enescu International Violin Competition, and the Vancouver International Music Competition. Tiffany is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree under Min-Jeong Koh and Erika Raum at the Glenn Gould School, after beginning her studies at the New England Conservatory with Miriam Fried as a Dean’s Scholar. She performs on the 1869 Jean Baptiste Vuillaume violin with Vuillaume model bow, on loan by the Canada Council for the Arts Musical instrument bank.
More details, including ticket pricing, on the 2024 Competition available at this link: https://www.e-gre.ca/

Mini U Open House
2024-05-15 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
Mini U is having an Open House on Wednesday, May 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. This event is free and open to everyone and will take place at Brandon University, in the basement of the Healthy Living Centre.
Stop by and learn more about Mini U and try out our:

Robots
Digital Music
Science Experiments
Junior Activities
& more!

Stop by and enter a draw to win one free week of camp!
For more information, please call 204-727-7311 or email miniu@brandonu.ca .
