This Week on Campus

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BRANDON UNIVERSITY

Students are currently writing their final exams, which will wrap up on April 22. Meanwhile, the last year-end recitals for BU music students are taking place this week. For many senior students, these are their final steps to earning their degrees at Spring Convocation, which will take place on May 29 and 30. Spring session courses will begin on May 5.

Past and long-standing members of the Brandon Chamber Players will perform alongside BU students and faculty on Thursday at 7:30 p.m., at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The program will feature works commissioned by the Brandon Chamber Players by composers Alice Ping Yee Ho, T. Patrick Carrabré, Randolph Peters, Jocelyn Morlock and a new composition by Luis Ramirez. Tickets are $40 for general admission, or free for students with a valid ID card. More information is available at BrandonChamberPlayers.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 province-wide, month-long celebration of Manitoba photography and lens-based art. Brandon University is highlighting 16 works by nine BU students and employees. Brought together, these works explore themes of energy, nature, grief and memory. The exhibit can be viewed at any time during library hours.

» Rob Henderson

ASSINIBOINE COLLEGE

Our annual Easter Eggstravaganza takes place April 19 at the Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology at our North Hill Campus. The egg hunt begins at 1:30 p.m. sharp. Free candy and prizes for participants! This is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket) event! Find out all the details at Assiniboine.net/events.

Join us for an exciting one-day event tailored for administrative professionals! The ELEVATE Professional Admin Day takes place on May 1 at the Riverbank Discovery Centre and 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.

Are you new to working in agriculture and want to know more about the industry? The popular Ag Essentials Workshop is returning to Assiniboine! Gain the necessary knowledge and skills related to agricultural production and environmental stewardship, which are highly valuable assets for anyone working in the agricultural sector. Join us April 15 to 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Victoria Avenue East campus. Find out more at assiniboine.net/events.

Join us as we celebrate First Nation, Métis and Inuit student achievement in education. Students will be honoured through ceremony and tradition. There will be a BBQ 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.

» Shaun Cameron