This week on campus

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BRANDON UNIVERSITY

Brandon University will begin a celebration of Indigenous excellence this week with a series of events throughout February and March. First up is a talk by Manitoba Métis Federation minister Will Goodon about Indigenous identity theft from a Métis perspective. The talk will take place today at noon in the Gathering Space of the John E. Robbins Library. On Thursday, a celebration will take place in advance of Louis Riel Day, with fiddling and food at the Indigenous Peoples’ Centre at noon. Brandon University will be closed on Louis Riel Day on Monday, Feb. 19.

Rob Lovatt, professional photographer and partner/proprietor of Keywest Photo – image by design will give a Business Administration Speaker Series talk on Tuesday. Lovatt will talk about passion, longevity and resilience in a creative business, beginning at 12:40 p.m., in Room 206 of Clark Hall.

The first Pro Series concert of 2024 is coming up on Feb. 13, with “Symphonic Serenade: A Celebration of Love, Faune and Nymphs.”: Daniel Tselyakov, piano; Sarah Hall, voice; Nancy Hennen, flute, will provide an enchanting evening of musical romance, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Music will include Claude Debussy’s “L’après midi d’un faune,” Ravel’s “Daphnis and Chloe,” love songs by Poldwoski and more. Tickets are $20 for adults, and free for BU students, Conservatory of Music students and children under the age of 13.

This is the final week of Nostalgiacore, an exhibition featuring works by BU’s fine arts faculty. The exhibition will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art, from 1 to 4 p.m.

As part of Black History Month, a special guest presentation will take place on Thursday. Akech Mayuom and Sheika Henry will discuss Black mental health and Black excellence, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Mingling Area in the Students’ Union Centre. The event will also feature food and drink specials from Bailey’s and activities such as games, hopscotch and skip rope.

Francesca Kerton of Memorial University will talk about making polymers and materials from waste biomass and carbon dioxide in a Science Seminar Series event on Friday. The talk will begin at 2:30 p.m. in Room 4-47 of the Brodie Science Centre. It will also be available online. Email TeepleH@BrandonU.ca for more information.

Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he changes the course of civil rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington in “Rustin,” showing this week at the Evans Theatre. Show times are at 7:30 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, and admission is $6.

The Bobcat volleyball teams are on the road this weekend as they conclude their regular season with matches at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. The futsal teams are also on the road this weekend, with matches in Winnipeg.

» Rob Henderson

ASSINIBOINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Assiniboine is celebrating the rich history, traditions and stories of Métis people in the week leading up to Louis Riel Day. All events are free and open to Assiniboine students and staff. To register, email indigenousaffairs@assiniboine.net. See the full schedule at assiniboine.net/events.

Join the Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment on Feb. 13 as we celebrate all things ag during Canada’s Ag Day, a national day of recognition in support of the food we love and the people who produce it. We’re hosting events on campus for Assiniboine students, staff and alumni and a few fun resources. A full schedule of events can be found at assiniboine.net/events.

For those who wish to have grad photos taken, the ACCSA has you covered. Please visit accstudents.com for more information on times and cost and to book a session. Have questions? Call 204-441-7756 or email accsa@assiniboine.net.

In recognition of Black History Month, the ACCSA will host a movie night on Feb. 15 at the Victoria Ave. East campus. More information can be found at accstudents.com/events.

The Culinary Arts team will celebrate the 2024 International Wine & Food Festival on Feb. 15 at the Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts. A selection of delicious wine and food pairings await your guests. Want to find out more about upcoming Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts events? visit assiniboine.net/events for more information.

Are you looking to add dependents to your student insurance plan, or opt out of your insurance plan because you have comparable coverage? The opt-in/opt-out period allows you to do just that. Visit studentvip.ca/accsa for all the details, and to download your plan card.

Join us at one of our upcoming practical nursing open houses or info sessions to learn more about the program and locations. Our friendly staff will be available to talk about admission requirements, give tours of the nursing labs and answer your questions. All the nursing open house dates and information can be found at assiniboine.net/nursing. Have questions? email recruit@assiniboine.net. Hope to see you there!

» Shaun Cameron