McCallum to serve 2nd term as BU chancellor
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Brandon University’s chancellor will serve the institution for at least another three years.
On Tuesday, the university announced that Mary Jane McCallum has renewed her commitment to serve a second term as chancellor.
McCallum, who also represents Manitoba in the Canadian Senate, became the first Indigenous person and the first woman to serve as Brandon University’s chancellor when she was appointed in May 2021.
The chancellor serves as BU’s formal head, serving on its board of governors and senate and presiding over convocation ceremonies. Chancellors serve three-year terms or until their successor is elected, according to the university’s bylaws.
In a media release, BU president David Docherty said he was “delighted” that McCallum is continuing her service to the institution.
“Her thoughtful guidance, her care and her keen insight have been invaluable to us all,” Docherty said. “She inspires us to be our very best.”
McCallum said her past years of work with students, faculty and the rest of the university community “have been so energizing.”
“I am eager to continue with the wonderful journey we are on together here,” she said.
Before becoming involved with the Senate and Brandon University, McCallum worked as a dentist for many years in various communities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba and served as an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba.
A residential school survivor, McCallum runs workshops in which she shares her experiences to educate others.
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