This Week on Campus — March 2, 2026
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BRANDON UNIVERSITY
The Healthy Living Centre at BU will host a Community Iftar (breaking the fast of Ramadan), hosted by the Muslim community of Brandon through the Brandon Islamic Centre today. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by emailing info@bicmanitoba.ca.
The Open Fields student visual art exhibit is on this week at the Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art. The exhibition, featuring work from students in the IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art, will be open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 2 to 6 p.m., each day.
The Ten-Minute Play Festival will take place on Thursday, beginning at 5 p.m., at the Evans Theatre. Creative arts students in the directing class will each put on a 10-minute play during an evening of rapid-fire drama. Each of the plays were written by the class members. The event is free for everyone.
James Tucker of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada will be the guest for this week’s Science Seminar Series talk on Friday. He will talk about advancing stem rust resistance in barley, starting at 2:30 p.m., in Room 4-34 of the Brodie science building. The talk will also be available online. Email TeepleH@BrandonU.ca for more information.
The Brandon University Jazz Festival will take place from March 12 to 14, including concerts that are open to the community. Showcase concerts will take place on March 12 and 13 at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, at 6:30 and 9:30 each evening. Several other concerts are planned throughout the event. Guest artists will include Queen Cora Coleman, who has played drums with both Prince and Beyoncé, and JUNO nominees Shirantha Beddage and Erin Propp. Visit BUJazzFest.ca/concert-tickets for concert details and tickets.
» Rob Henderson
ASSINIBOINE COLLEGE
The Westman Winter Agronomy School takes place in March 3! Want to participate? Register at assiniboine.net/events.
Connect with employers, explore career paths and grow your network. Then, join Assiniboine alumni for a mixer right after the Career Fair! March 19, from 2 to 5 p.m. Find out more at assiniboine.net/events.
Held in the historic Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts building on our North Hill campus, you will be treated to a gourmet multi-course menu with wine pairings and complimentary in-town car service at our Foundation Legacy Gala Dinner, March 19 at 5 p.m. Ticket info can be found at assiniboine.net/events.
Graduation photos will take place at the Victoria Campus on March 9 and 10 in the ACSA Boardroom (Room 415). Book your session online at assiniboinestudents.ca.
» Shaun Cameron