This Week on Campus — Feb. 23, 2026
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BRANDON UNIVERSITY
Classes resume following the winter break this week, and so do speaker series events at Brandon University. Opera singer and Fulbright Scholar Camryn Dewar visits BU to present an Out of Bounds Lecture Series event on Thursday, from 6 to 7 p.m., in the Lorne Watson Rectial Hall. Dewar will discuss female Indigenous representation in Canadian opera from 1879 to present. There is no admission charge and all are welcome. On Friday, the Science Seminar Series returns as Sean McKenna of the University of Manitoba speaks about non-coding RNAs. The talk will take place at 2:30 p.m., in Room 4-34 of the John R. Brodie Science Centre.
Teachings House returns to BU on Thursday, as Knowledge Keeper Joan Church reflects on her own story and her connection to her Métis identity. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the He Oyate Tawapi Ceremony Room inside the Health Studies complex. All are invited to attend.
The 16th Brandon University Clarinet Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Guest artists, including Jonathan Russell, Alex Whitehead and Colin Mehmel will be joined by BU faculty, alumni and students for a weekend of performances and workshops. The full schedule of events is available at Events.BrandonU.ca.
» Rob Henderson
ASSINIBOINE COLLEGE
The Assiniboine College Students’ Association is hosting a number of Black History Month events this month. Keep an eye on assiniboinestudents.ca for all the student-led events at all our campus locations.
Step inside our Victoria Avenue East campus to explore modern learning spaces and connect with passionate staff at Assiniboine All Access! Discover 70+ programs from across Assiniboine, designed to move you forward — whether you’re starting fresh, upgrading, or planning your next step, this is the event for you. Public sessions are available on Feb. 25 from 3 to 8 p.m. Find out more at assiniboine.net/events.
Cured and Crafted happens this week! A charcuterie and beer experience takes place at our Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts. Feb. 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, visit assiniboine.net/events.
Assiniboine Community College's north Brandon campus. (File)
Westman Winter Agronomy School takes place in March 3! Want to participate? Register at assiniboine.net/events.
Puck Drop & Pastries take place at the Feb. 22 game against North Dakota State University. Join us for complimentary treats, refreshments and prizes as we cheer on the Assiniboine College Cougars Women’s hockey team! Find out more at assiniboine.net/athletics.
» Shaun Cameron