Homecoming 2024 Schedule
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* Schedule is subject to change. Please check back for updates.
Thursday, September 12
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Across Campus |
Open Campus & Self-Directed Tours The campus is yours to explore. Doors will be open for you to wander the halls and see what’s new and what has stayed the same. Pick up a Self-Guided Tour booklet at the Healthy Living Centre to start your journey. |
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Brodie Building Theatre A |
A Gathering of Minds Research Session 1: Post-secondary education in a post-COVID environment: is there a new normal? No charge | Everyone welcome | Limited seating | Refreshments provided The COVID-19 pandemic forced humanity to adapt and innovate at an accelerated pace. Universities were quick to find alternative ways to deliver their programs. The global shift from in person to on-line teaching and learning was unprecedented. While the pandemic strengthened our resilience and resolve in the face of uncertainty, it also highlighted the inequities in our health care and education systems. The COVID-19 pandemic was not the first, nor is it likely to be the last. In this session, the Deans of Arts, Health Studies, Education, Music and Science will discuss the impacts of the pandemic on their disciplines and the post-COVID reality. |
| 7:30 pm | Lorne Watson Recital Hall – School of Music |
Homecoming Concert No charge for registered Homecoming Guests This year’s Homecoming Concert will feature works by Diogo Peixoto along with a mix of a few beloved standards featuring the following performance artists: Diogo Peixoto; guitar and voice; Aren Teerhuis, saxophone; Luis Deniz, saxophone; Carter Graham, piano; Marika Galea, bass; and Eric Platz, drums. Meet and greet reception to follow. Limited seating. |
Friday, September 13
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 pm Central Standard Time | Zoom |
Class of ’59 Virtual Reunion Join the class of ’59 for a virtual reunion on Zoom. Get together and celebrate 65 years of friendship and camaraderie! Zoom link will be emailed upon registration |
| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Bailey’s KDC Mingling Area |
BU125 Birthday Celebration No charge | Everyone welcome | Registration appreciated, but not required Join us for a community celebration of Brandon University’s 125th birthday. This casual come-and-go event offers free cake and refreshments, plus a selection of Bailey’s treats. Brief remarks at 5 p.m. will honour this significant anniversary and look ahead to BU’s next 125 years. |
| 6:00 pm | Louis Riel Room |
Class of ’64 Reunion $55.00 | Cash Bar The class of ’64 is excited to celebrate the 60th anniversary of graduation. The group will be gathering for a sit-down dinner in the Louis Riel Room. |
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Clark Hall, Room 212 | A Gathering of Minds Research Session 2: Food security in an insecure world: will there be enough for all No charge | Everyone welcome | Limited seating | Refreshments provided Everyone should have access to sufficient amounts of safe, nutritious and culturally appropriate food. However, according to the Conference Board of Canada, “nearly 2 million people in Canada (about 77.7 per cent of Canadian households) self-report being “food insecure”. In this session, we will discuss the current state of food security, explore some of the risk factors associated with food insecurity and recommend some local and national strategies to combat food security challenges. |
| 7:00 pm | Gathering Space, John E. Robbins Library |
Class of ’74 Reunion No charge | Cash Bar Join the class of ’74 for a casual mixer to celebrate their 50th anniversary! |
| 9:30 pm – 2:00 am | Mingling Area – Knowles Douglas Student Union Centre |
Blue & Gold Social Tickets sold at the door | 18+ Come on down to Bailey’s and dance the night away! |
Saturday, September 14
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Across Campus |
Open Campus & Self-Directed Tours The campus is yours to explore. Doors will be open for you to wander the halls and see what’s new and what has stayed the same. Pick up a Self-Guided Tour booklet at the Healthy Living Centre to start your journey. |
| 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Clark Hall, Room 212 | A Gathering of Minds Research Session 3: Beyond Sandbagging: accepting that our climate is undergoing a transformation No charge | Everyone welcome | Limited seating | Refreshments provided According to the World Health Organization (WHO), climate change is the single biggest threat facing humanity. Extreme weather events are occurring more frequently and becoming more intense. This changing climate affects food security, water security and health. In this session, we will examine the intricate relationship between climate change, nature and society, and discuss ideas for building resilience. |
| 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Mingling Area – Knowles Douglas Student Union Centre |
PrairieCon Games Day PrairieCon is hosting a Games Day at BU! Games Days have no registration, slots, or pre-arranged games – just drop in and play! All are welcome to join, please bring your own games to share and play. The drop-in nature of the event tends to lend itself best to board games, but we often have all kinds of other games going on. Bailey’s restaurant will be open throughout the event for snacks and meals. |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Clark Hall, Room 212 | A Gathering of Minds Research Session 4: Co-Intelligence and the Rise of the Machines No charge | Everyone welcome | Limited seating | Refreshments provided Ethan Mollick writes “After a few hours of using generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, it dawns on you that you are interacting with something new, something alien, and that things are about to change.” In this session, we will explore the nature of this alien intelligence, and how it will change the way we work, learn, and live. |
| 12:00 pm – 2 pm | Meet in Parking Lot 1 |
Bee U open hive tour What’s the buzz on campus? Brandon University hosts honeybee hives for a project called “Bee U” and we make our very own honey. Get a close look at the busy bees anytime from the windows at Ancillary Services or visit during this open hive session, when BU’s resident beekeepers will explain everything you want to know about bees and beekeeping. You may even get a taste of honey, fresh from the hive. Meet in Parking Lot 1 next to the Kavanagh Courtyard. Please note: There are steep stairs and a short hop down to access the rooftop hives. It is unlikely that you will be stung, but it is possible.
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| 1:00 pm | Meet in Room 104 – Clark Hall |
Guided Campus Tours No charge | Everyone welcome Take a tour of campus guided by some of our knowledgeable Student Leaders. |
| 2:00 pm | Lorne Watson Recital Hall |
JRC Evans Lectureship featuring Dr. Brian Goldman No charge | Everyone welcome | Limited seating Dr. Goldman is one of those rare individuals with great success in not one but several adrenaline-pumping careers. He is a highly regarded emergency physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. He is also a medical commentator providing insights throughout COVID. He’s the host of CBC’s award-winning radio show “White Coat, Black Art”, where he takes listeners behind the scenes of hospitals and doctor’s offices, and host of the podcast “The Dose” on current events in healthcare. He shares the lessons he learns in healthcare to benefit others; both in the healthcare industry and to help corporations & organizations learn from high stakes environments. |
| 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Clark Hall, Room 212 |
World-Class Research No charge | Everyone welcome | Limited seating | Beer and pizza provided Learn about the amazing work of our Brandon University researchers. Projects will be showcased during 3-minute presentations that will leave you wanting more. |
| 5:00 pm | Harvest Hall |
Homecoming Dinner & Awards 5 pm Cocktails | 6 pm Dinner | Awards Ceremony to follow Tickets $60 Enjoy an evening with friends and classmates as we recognize special anniversary class years and celebrate the outstanding achievements of BU alumni. |
Sunday, September 15
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am | Front Lawn |
Terry Fox Run One of Canada’s largest and most beloved annual fundraising events, the Terry Fox Run has raised more than $850 million dollars for the fight against cancer since Fox launched his epic Marathon of Hope in 1980. Register, join a team, or donate at TerryFox.org/Terry-Fox-Run. A direct link to the Brandon race is https://run.terryfox.ca/55825. |
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Harvest Hall |
Farewell Brunch Tickets $25 Enjoy a wonderful buffet-style breakfast in Harvest Hall, reminisce about your time at BU, and start making plans for 2025! |
Homecoming and the BU125 celebration are just one highlight this fall as we return to campus for the new academic year, including Orientation, Welcome Week, and more. Keep checking the BU Events Calendar as events get added.