This Week on Campus — March 10, 2025

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BRANDON UNIVERSITY

Con-septs, a septet of jazz students will perform a free concert tonight at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall beginning at 6:30. The main event for jazz fans begins later this week, with the BU Jazz Festival running from Thursday to Saturday. The festival will include showcase concerts on Thursday and Friday at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. A stellar lineup of talented musicians will take part as guest performers, including JUNO Award winners and nominees. More information is available at BUJazzFest.ca, and concert tickets can be purchased at WMCA.ca.

“Friendly Manitoba?” — a short anti-racism film — will be screened at the Evans Theatre on Tuesday, beginning at 12:40 p.m. Following the screening of the film, which was based on stories from 500 people in Manitoba through BU research, attendees will hear from creators of the film and take part in discussion groups. Everyone is welcome.

This is the final week for No Limits, a student art exhibition on display at the Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art on campus. The gallery hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, and from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday.

Poet, journalist and Mount Saint Vincent University Assistant Professor Dr. El Jones will deliver the Beyond Gender annual lecture series event on Thursday. Dr. Jones will talk about Black feminist practices of care against a backdrop of carcerality. The talk will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Gathering Space of the John E. Robbins Library.

Phil Owens of the University of Northern British Columbia will give an online talk about contaminants in glacial environments for the Science Seminar Series this week. The talk will take place on Friday at 2:30 p.m. Email TeepleH@BrandonU.ca for more information. Dr. Stacey Koosel will talk about Indigenous contemporary art and decolonizing curatorial practices in a Faculty of Arts Speaker Series event on Friday, starting at 3:40 p.m. The Event will take place in Room 104 of Clark Hall.

After the Bobcats futsal teams compete for the Manitoba Colleges championships this week at Assiniboine College, the Bobcats men’s volleyball squad will challenge for a national title as they host the U SPORTS championship at the Healthy Living Centre, from March 21 to 23. More information can be found at USPORTS.ca.

» Rob Henderson

ASSINIBOINE COLLEGE

Assiniboine’s Alumni Association will be hosting an Alumni Mixer on March 20 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Victoria Avenue East campus. Come catch up with your fellow graduates from years past! Refreshments provided. Find out more at assiniboine.net/events.

The Foundation Legacy Gala Dinner takes place March 20 at our historic North Hill Campus. Join us for an evening of impact at the annual Legacy Gala, hosted by the foundation in support of our students. The evening features a gourmet dining experience hosted by our talented Culinary Arts, Baking Foundations and Hospitality students. Guests are treated to an exclusive multi-course menu with wine pairings at each course. Complimentary in-town car service is provided by our polished Public Safety program students. Find out more and secure your tickets at assiniboine.net/foundation.

Assiniboine is happy to host an on-campus Career Fair on March 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. Designed to connect soon-to-be graduates with industry professionals. If you’re an employer eager to meet the next generation of talent, then you’re invited to participate as an exhibitor. Email wil@assiniboine.net for exhibitor info.

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.

Registration is now open for the 10th annual Cougars Classic presented by RFNow. This highly popular event takes place June 19 at the Shilo Golf and Country Club. This event connects Assiniboine alumni and community supporters with the goal to raise funds for Cougars Athletics student awards. Spots are limited, so register your foursome by visiting assiniboine.net/events.

» Shaun Cameron