This Week On Campus — April 22, 2025

BRANDON UNIVERSITY

• Final exams for the winter term conclude today, paving the way for hundreds of students to receive their degrees at Spring Convocation, which will take place on May 29 and 30. The campus won’t stay quiet for long, however, with PENT Indigenous Teacher Education students already here for their courses and spring session classes beginning on May 5.

• In recognition of Earth Day this week, teachings and stories from the land will be the topic of Friday’s BU Teachings House. Hosted by Indigenous Peoples’ Centre Knowledge Keepers, the discussion will reflect the importance of living in connection with the land of waterways. The event will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m., on the Gathering Space of the John E. Robbins Library. All are welcome.

• The School of Music will host the E-Gré 48th National Music Competition in piano taking place from Friday to Sunday in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Six finalists are competing for a top prize valued at $11,000, including a cash award and a national recital tour. Ticket info and details available at E-Gre.ca.

• “CURVE!,” Brandon University’s exhibit in the FLASH Photographic Festival, is on display this month at the Curve Gallery in BU’s John E. Robbins Library. This is the first time in its 10-year history that FLASH Photographic Festival is expanding outside Winnipeg to become a provincewide, month-long celebration of Manitoba photography and lens-based art. Brandon University is highlighting 16 works by nine BU students and employees. The exhibit can be viewed at any time during library hours.

» Rob Henderson

ASSINIBOINE COLLEGE

• Join us May 1 for an exciting one-day event tailored for administrative professionals. The ELEVATE Professional Admin Day takes place brings together engaging sessions led by industry experts, opportunities to network with fellow admins, and valuable tools and insights to foster your growth. Plus, there will be lunch, prizes and more. Find out more at assiniboine.net/events.

• Assiniboine celebrates First Nation, Métis and Inuit student achievement in education. Students will be honoured through ceremony and tradition. There will be a barbecue during the day and feast in the evening for friends and family, entertainment, and an opportunity to share in one another’s accomplishments. Our Journey takes place May 23 at the Riverbank Discovery Centre. Please bring your own chair. RSVP to ipc@brandonu.ca. Find out more at assiniboine.net/events.

• Did you know that as an Assiniboine student, you’re eligible to apply for awards and scholarships each year to help fund your studies? The ACSA Student Awards are given out each year and are intended to recognize impactful students who have dedicated themselves to student success through college contributions and academic achievement. Find out more at assiniboinestudents.ca.

• Hey graduates: Important information on the spring ceremony will be landing in your inbox very soon. Want to get a step ahead? Keep an eye on assiniboine.net/grad for all your updates.

» Shaun Cameron