Harvest Hall
February 2018
Louis Riel Day Celebration
Grand Valley Local presents Louis Riel Day Fun Family Celebration Face painting Jigging lessons Live band with traditional music Free hot dogs, hot chocolate and tea (until it's gone). Proudly hosted at and sponsored by Brandon University.
Find out more »October 2018
Future students’ info night
Come see why BU is your destination for post-secondary! Take a campus or residence tour and find out how a small campus is full of big opportunities! Meet with alumni, faculty, and current students to learn more about the programs and services offered at BU! Did your parents or siblings go to BU? Kick of Homecoming 2018 by attending this event with your family!
Find out more »Champagne Celebration
It's time to toast! Fifty years ago, this institution had just received its charter and the first students were able to graduate with degrees from the newly-minted Brandon University. this year we are celebrating the traditions of our past and our ambition for the future as we mark our golden anniversary. Join members of the Brandon University community, past and present, in a transformed Harvest Hall for this Champagne Celebration. Raise a glass of bubbly and share a slice of…
Find out more »Dinner & Awards
Join us for a full meal plus dessert, as well as great speeches, class yells, and awards presentations. Relax and enjoy an evening of friendship and a full-course buffet meal in the gorgeously decorated Harvest Hall. Browse through display tables that recall the history of various classes at Brandon College and Brandon University, with traditions and memories on full display. Sit with friends and former classmates as you reconnect, and share conversation and laughs over dinner and drinks. Later, stand…
Find out more »Farewell Brunch
Share your stories and memories during the open mic as you bid farewell to fellow classmates ... until next time.
Find out more »February 2019
Louis Riel Day celebrations
Brandon University (BU) will be the site of the Louis Riel Day Fun Family Celebration, presented by Grand Valley Local on Monday, Feb. 18. The event, which is open to the entire community, will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at Harvest Hall, BU’s main dining facility. Among the activities planned are storytelling, face painting, beading, spoon-playing lessons and a jigging demonstration and lessons. The event will also feature free food and a live band performing traditional music. A…
Find out more »March 2019
Bobcats National Championship viewing party
Your Brandon University Bobcats men's volleyball team is seeded No. 1 in the USports National Championships, and we're cheering them on from here at home. Join us for FREE viewing parties at Brandon University. All are welcome to come cheer on the Bobcats and to enjoy the games! All games can also be streamed online from USports.live for a small fee. Friday, March 15 No. 1 Brandon University Bobcats vs. No. 8 Montreal Carabins Game starts at 12 noon (local…
Find out more »August 2019
Dr. Harold (Jack) Perkins memorial reception
Brandon University will be the venue for a memorial reception in honour and memory of the late Dr. Harold (Jack) Perkins, a former President and Vice-Chancellor at BU. On Friday, July 26, Dr. Perkins passed away peacefully at the age of 89. An obituary is available online at https://www.brockiedonovan.com/obituaries/Harold-Jack-Perkins/#!/Obituary A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at St. Matthew’s Cathedral at 403–13th Street in Brandon. Following the service, a reception will be held at…
Find out more »October 2019
2019 Canadian Federal Election Town Hall
To give students, staff, and faculty an opportunity to meet the candidates for the Brandon-Souris riding, Brandon University will be hosting a 2019 Canadian Federal Election Town Hall. Following a short presentation from the candidates, there will also be a question and answer session. The event will be moderated by Brandon University’s Chair of Political Science, Dr. Kelly Saunders, and is sponsored by Brandon University Students’ Union, Harvest Hall, and Brandon University.
Find out more »Dinner & Awards
Enjoy an evening with friends and classmates as we recognize special anniversary class years and celebrate the outstanding achievements of BU alumni. Get together with your former classmates and remember the years you shared at Brandon College and Brandon University. Join us for recognizing a trio of outstanding alumni, including a young doctor who returned to Brandon for her practice, a businessman with a lengthy career in recycling, and a health-care professional who turned to academia and service. Jillian DeCosse…
Find out more »Farewell Brunch
Share your stories and memories during the open mic as you bid farewell to classmates for another year! Register here
Find out more »December 2019
Long Service Employee Recognition Event
All members of the BU community are invited to attend a reception honouring the long-term service of employees.
Find out more »BU Family & Friends Holiday Luncheon
Please join us for our traditional BU Family & Friends Holiday Luncheon. Staff, faculty, students, retirees and all members of the BU community are welcome to join for a celebration of holiday spirit. This year's theme is Miracle on 18th Street. The luncheon takes place at Harvest Hall on Friday, Dec. 13, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the BUSU food bank. On the luncheon menu is carved roast turkey, white meat and…
Find out more »January 2020
February 2020
Louis Riel Day Fun Family Celebration
Brandon University (BU) will be the site of the Louis Riel Day Fun Family Celebration, presented by Grand Valley Local. The event will include face painting, jigging, live music and free refreshments.
Find out more »September 2021
Covid-19 vaccine clinic
Get your first or second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine to protect yourself and help protect your community! Brandon University is partnering with Prairie Mountain Health to offer Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations in Harvest Hall during the first week of classes. Vaccines are available: Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 9–11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 1–3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 from 9–11 a.m. Both first and second doses are available, and the clinic is open to everyone who is eligible to…
Find out more »October 2021
Covid-19 vaccine clinic
Get your first or second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine to protect yourself and help protect your community! Brandon University is partnering with Prairie Mountain Health to offer Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations in Harvest Hall during the first week of October. Vaccines are available: Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 1–3 p.m. Both first and second doses are available, and the clinic is open to everyone who is eligible to receive the vaccines.…
Find out more »October 2022
Homecoming Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Enjoy an evening with friends and classmates as we recognize special anniversary class years and celebrate the outstanding achievements of BU alumni.
Find out more »December 2022
BU Family & Friends Holiday Luncheon
Please join us for a warm winter welcome at the BU Family & Friends Holiday Luncheon. All BU faculty, staff, and retirees are invited. Friday, December 16, 2022, from Noon- 1:30 p.m. in Harvest Hall. Tickets are $23 per person and the deadline is Friday, Dec. 9 for tickets. A big thanks to the President’s Office for their contribution to offset the luncheon cost TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Faculty of Arts General Office (CHO 100) Faculty of Science (BB 1-41 and…
Find out more »February 2023
Textbook Exchange
Donate a text, receive a text! Drop off your new and gently used textbooks and and other personal books at the entrance of Harvest Hall.
Find out more »September 2023
Homecoming Soirée
Enjoy an evening with friends and classmates as we recognize special anniversary class years and celebrate the outstanding achievements of BU alumni.
Find out more »Homecoming Farewell Brunch
Enjoy a wonderful buffet-style breakfast in Harvest Hall, reminisce about your time at BU, and start making plans for 2024!
Find out more »September 2024
Homecoming Dinner & Awards
Enjoy an evening with friends and classmates as we recognize special anniversary class years and celebrate the outstanding achievements of BU alumni.
Find out more »Farewell Brunch
Enjoy a wonderful buffet-style breakfast in Harvest Hall, reminisce about your time at BU, and start making plans for 2025!
Find out more »October 2024
Apply for Free Night
Join us for Apply for Free Night, occurring October 2nd, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in Harvest Hall. Learn more about Brandon University programs and services, the application process, and tuition and scholarships. Take a campus tour or sit in on a presentation! The first 100 people in attendance on October 2nd will receive a coupon code to submit a Brandon University application for free! Register by October 1st to be entered in our door prize draw.
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