Events

BUNME SOUND ON Concert
2025-04-01 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Winnipeg) | 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!

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

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

Akash Ramgotra, Bass
2025-03-28 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL
Assisted by Jeremy Littlefield, Piano; Tim Franklin, Drums; Zianna De Leon, Trumpet; Nic Bray, Flute, Alto Saxophone; Jacob Pfeifer, Tenor Saxophone; Josh Geddert, Percussion; Emily Penney, Voice; Daelyn Fefchak. Voice.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Han-Sheng (Jacob) Chiang, Jazz Piano
2025-03-28 14:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Graduate Student Recital.
Assisted by: Greg Conway, guitar; Ariadna Ortega Torres, cello; Joshua Geddert, drumset; Jacob Pfiefer, saxophone; Haoyuan Mei, Saxophone
All are welcome! No admission charge.

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.

Gregory Conway, jazz guitar
2025-03-26 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Graduate Student Recital.
Assisted by Akash Ramgotra, bass; Han-Sheng (Jacob) Chiang, jazz piano; Tim Franklin, drums; Daelyn Fefchak, voice.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Haoyuan Mei, saxophone
2025-03-25 17:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL
Assisted by Han-Sheng (Jacob) Chiang, jazz piano; Akash Ramgotra, bass; Zianna De Leon, trumpet; Gregory Conway, jazz guitar; Josh Geddert, drums.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Faye Desjarlais, Voice
2025-03-23 15:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT CREDIT RECITAL
Assisted by Danielle Guina, Piano
No admission fee. All are welcome!

Tristan Kovachik, Trumpet
2025-03-23 12:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL
Assisted by Wanting Ren, Piano; Brass Ensemble: Ehtan Sanders, Trumpet; Zianna De Leon, Trumpet; Robyn Bock, Trumpet; Connor Dyck, Trumpet; Karissa Mohr, Trumpet; Ravnoor Gill, Trumpet; Jonathan Si, French Horn; Kurtis Johnson, Trombone; Philipp Lauter, Trombone; Connor Smith, Trombone; Cade Zacharias, Trombone; Victor Hourie, Tuba.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

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

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

Bobcats Volleyball
2025-03-21 00:00 - 02:00 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
3/21 BU Men's Volleyball vs U Sports
Game start: March 21, 2025 12:00 amGame details

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
Game details

3/15 BU Men’s Soccer vs TBD
Game start: March 15, 2025 12:00 am
Game details

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.”

No Limits: Student Art Exhibition
2025-03-13 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-06 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-05 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.

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

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!

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!

Joshua Geddert, Drumset
2025-03-09 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL
Assisted by Tyleen Haywood, Bass; Dane Neufeld, Guitar; Jeremy Littlefield, Piano; Zianna De Leon, Trumpet; Jacob Pfiefer, Saxophone.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Low Brass Studio Recital
2025-03-04 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Members of the Brandon University Low Brass Studio will be presenting a concert of solo and chamber works for trombone, euphonium, and tuba.
Under the director of Dr. Nora Wilson (Trombone) with student performance artists:
Matteo Bercier, Trombone; Julia Friesen, Euphonium; Victor Alexander Hourie, Tuba; Rory McCallum, Trombone; Jack Smith, Trombone; Greta Wiebe, Tuba; Cade Zacharias, Trombone
No admission charge. All are welcome!

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.

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!

Clarinet Festival 2025: Final Concert
2025-03-02 15:00 - 17:30 | MB
Featuring BU Clarinet Choir and Festival Clarinet Choir
For more information on the Clarinet Festival, please visit this link: https://events.brandonu.ca/event/clarinetfest-2025/
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Clarinet Festival 2025: Guest Artist Concert
2025-03-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Featuring Michael Dassios, clarinet and Rachel Yoder, clarinet, bass clarinet and electronics.
No admission charge. All are welcome!
For more information on Clarinet Festival, please visit this link: https://events.brandonu.ca/event/clarinetfest-2025/
