August 2019
Explore the Park After Dark
Spruce Woods Provincial Park have set Friday nights during July and August to explore the dark skies found at the park. The Park intrepters bring out a 8" Dobsonian telescope for public viewing. BUAO staff and volunteers may also be on hand with a telescope on those nights. We setup behind the Park Intrepretive Centre.
Find out more »AVANTI Self-Service
Employee Orientation Week Presenter: Kristin Jette Please RSVP prior to August 21st, 2019 to: Jenna Haverstock, HR Student Assistant, haverstockj@brandonu.ca
Find out more »BeSAFE at BU/BU Campus Tour
Employee Orientation Week Presenter: Denise Merrill Please RSVP prior to August 21st, 2019 to: Jenna Haverstock, HR Student Assistant, haverstockj@brandonu.ca
Find out more »Research at BU
Employee Orientation Week Presenter: Kerry Murkin Please RSVP prior to August 21st, 2019 to: Jenna Haverstock, HR Student Assistant, haverstockj@brandonu.ca
Find out more »Introduction to the Collective Agreement and BUFA (Brandon University Faculty Association)
Employee Orientation Week Please RSVP prior to August 21st, 2019 to: Jenna Haverstock, HR Student Assistant, haverstockj@brandonu.ca
Find out more »Responding Supportively to Disclosures
Employee Orientation Week Presenter: Carla Navid Please RSVP prior to August 21st, 2019 to: Jenna Haverstock, HR Student Assistant, haverstockj@brandonu.ca
Find out more »MGEU Meet & Greet
Employee Orientation Week Please RSVP prior to August 21st, 2019 to: Jenna Haverstock, HR Student Assistant, haverstockj@brandonu.ca
Find out more »EmpCentre
Employee Orientation Week Presenters: Payroll Office Please RSVP prior to August 21st, 2019 to: Jenna Haverstock, HR Student Assistant, haverstockj@brandonu.ca
Find out more »Identifying & Responding to Signs of Impairment or Substance Misuse
Employee Orientation Week Presenter: Dana Naismith Please RSVP prior to August 21st, 2019 to: Jenna Haverstock, HR Student Assistant, haverstockj@brandonu.ca
Find out more »General Faculty Council (GFC)
A Zoom link can be provided for those who wish to access the meeting from off campus (i.e. Winnipeg Site). Please contact Kristen Fisher at fisherk@brandonu.ca to request the Zoom link info.
Find out more »Explore the Park After Dark
Spruce Woods Provincial Park have set Friday nights during July and August to explore the dark skies found at the park. The Park intrepters bring out a 8" Dobsonian telescope for public viewing. BUAO staff and volunteers may also be on hand with a telescope on those nights. We setup behind the Park Intrepretive Centre.
Find out more »September 2019
Essay Basics
After this workshop, students should be able to identify the basic parts of the essay (introduction, body, conclusion) and describe how they function. Along with the basic structure this workshop will cover the following: purpose of the essay, selecting and narrowing a topic, levels of English and use of scholarly language, formulating a thesis statement (brief introduction), evidence and how is it used, and how to access additional resources both on campus and online.
Find out more »Statistics Canada Workshop: Understanding and Interpreting Data
Working on your training plan for this year? Want to update or develop new skills? Are you or your team involved in tasks related to data collection, analysis and reporting? Statistics Canada is offering introductory professional workshops at Brandon University. Understanding & Interpreting Data September 16–17, 2019 at Brandon University Regular fee $550 / Early bird fee $499 for registrations before September 6 A quick refresher course for those who have had statistical training in the past or a fastpaced…
Find out more »Making a Study Plan
Create a weekly study schedule and master calendar for the semester and discuss minimizing procrastination. Bring course outlines and a planner/organizer if you use one.
Find out more »Statistics Canada Workshop: Turning Statistics Into Stories
Working on your training plan for this year? Want to update or develop new skills? Are you or your team involved in tasks related to data collection, analysis and reporting? Statistics Canada is offering introductory professional workshops at Brandon University. Turning Statistics Into Stories September 18, 2019 at Brandon University (all day) Regular fee $300 / Early bird fee $275 for registrations before September 6 An introductory workshop that will help you to communicate your message in a more effective…
Find out more »Responding to Disclosures
This workshop will explore the myths surrounding sexual assault and how these myths increase confusion surrounding sexual assault. The prevalence of sexual assault on Canadian University campuses is explored and participants will learn about trauma responses that will help explain some of the survivor reactions you may come across. Finally, best response practices and how best to support an individual who has experienced sexual assault on our campus will be demonstrated. Participants will get an opportunity to role play the…
Find out more »Bystander Training
Bringing in the Bystander: A Prevention Workshop for Establishing a Community of Responsibility ®, developed at the University of New Hampshire, and first used in Canada by the University of Windsor, is a workshop designed to encourage participants to see themselves as bystanders who might safely intervene to prevent a sexual assault before it occurs. The format uses recognition of inappropriate behavior, skill building, asking for a commitment to intervene and role modeling what to do. Participants learn the importance…
Find out more »October 2019
Mental Health Toolbox Workshop
Learn specific tools to cope with stress and anxiety.
Find out more »Homecoming 2019
Relive your University Experience at Brandon University’s Homecoming, where you can reconnect with friends and memories! Everyone is invited to Homecoming, set for Oct. 17–20, 2019, as BU celebrates community connections.
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Homecoming: Keynote Speaker Dr. Samantha Nutt – When Local is Global
A renowned humanitarian, physician and best-selling author will headline Brandon University’s annual Homecoming this fall. Dr. Samantha Nutt will present the public Homecoming keynote at the WMCA on Thursday evening, Oct. 17, as Homecoming weekend kicks off. A leading authority on current affairs, war, international aid, and foreign policy, Dr. Nutt, a medical doctor and founder of the international humanitarian organizations War Child Canada and War Child USA, is one of the most recognized voices in the humanitarian arena. For…
Find out more »November 2019
Bystander Training
Bringing in the Bystander: A Prevention Workshop for Establishing a Community of Responsibility ®, developed at the University of New Hampshire, and first used in Canada by the University of Windsor, is a workshop designed to encourage participants to see themselves as bystanders who might safely intervene to prevent a sexual assault before it occurs. The format uses recognition of inappropriate behavior, skill building, asking for a commitment to intervene and role modeling what to do. Participants learn the importance…
Find out more »December 2019
Responding to Disclosures
This workshop will explore the myths surrounding sexual assault and how these myths increase confusion surrounding sexual assault. The prevalence of sexual assault on Canadian University campuses is explored and participants will learn about trauma responses that will help explain some of the survivor reactions you may come across. Finally, best response practices and how best to support an individual who has experienced sexual assault on our campus will be demonstrated. Participants will get an opportunity to role play the…
Find out more »Bystander Training
Bringing in the Bystander: A Prevention Workshop for Establishing a Community of Responsibility ®, developed at the University of New Hampshire, and first used in Canada by the University of Windsor, is a workshop designed to encourage participants to see themselves as bystanders who might safely intervene to prevent a sexual assault before it occurs. The format uses recognition of inappropriate behavior, skill building, asking for a commitment to intervene and role modeling what to do. Participants learn the importance…
Find out more »January 2020
Responding to Disclosures
This workshop will explore the myths surrounding sexual assault and how these myths increase confusion surrounding sexual assault. The prevalence of sexual assault on Canadian University campuses is explored and participants will learn about trauma responses that will help explain some of the survivor reactions you may come across. Finally, best response practices and how best to support an individual who has experienced sexual assault on our campus will be demonstrated. Participants will get an opportunity to role play the…
Find out more »February 2020
Bystander Training
Bringing in the Bystander: A Prevention Workshop for Establishing a Community of Responsibility ®, developed at the University of New Hampshire, and first used in Canada by the University of Windsor, is a workshop designed to encourage participants to see themselves as bystanders who might safely intervene to prevent a sexual assault before it occurs. The format uses recognition of inappropriate behavior, skill building, asking for a commitment to intervene and role modeling what to do. Participants learn the importance…
Find out more »March 2020
Responding to Disclosures
This workshop will explore the myths surrounding sexual assault and how these myths increase confusion surrounding sexual assault. The prevalence of sexual assault on Canadian University campuses is explored and participants will learn about trauma responses that will help explain some of the survivor reactions you may come across. Finally, best response practices and how best to support an individual who has experienced sexual assault on our campus will be demonstrated. Participants will get an opportunity to role play the…
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