Homecoming 2024 Schedule
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* Schedule is subject to change. Please check back for updates.
Accommodations
Accommodations available at the Victoria Inn.
3550 Victoria Avenue
Brandon, MB R7B 2R4
Phone: 204-725-1532
Toll-Free: 1-800-852-2710
Victoria Inn Group Booking: BU Homecoming 2024
Room rates:
Double Queen – $145.99
Deluxe King – $155.99
Hospitality
The Hospitality Room will be available at the Victoria Inn as a space to meet up with fellow alumni. Please head to Room 117 on September 13th and 14th from 10am to 11:45pm to enjoy some comfortable seating!
Transportation
If you’re looking to hitch a ride to and from the Winnipeg Airport, the Brandon Air Shuttle is the best option. Head to https://brandonairshuttle.com or call 1-888-884-5533 to book your ticket.
To get around Brandon for the weekend here are some of your options:
Brandon Transit – Fares – Routes & Schedules
Enterprise Rent-A-Car website or call 204-725-1300
4 Way Taxi – 204-727-2500
ABC Taxi – 204-726-1600
Mr. Ride – 204-571-1111
Brandon Sunset Taxi – 204-729-9000
Rainbow Taxi – 204-717-4000
Thursday, September 12
Time | Location | Event |
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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. |
7:30 pm | Lorne Watson Recital Hall – School of Music |
Homecoming Concert No charge for registered Homecoming Guests Meet and greet reception to follow. Limited seating. |
Friday, September 13
Time | Location | Event |
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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 |
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.
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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! |
Starting at 7:00 pm See Reunion Schedule |
Music Ensemble Reunion |
This year the School of Music is celebrating everyone who has graduated from Brandon University! In the spirit of collegiality we would like to invite you to come back and reunite with fellow classmates, faculty, and friends during Brandon University’s Homecoming Weekend. To celebrate your continued collaboration and performance the School of Music is hosting a reunion where we hope that you will join us to sit in with some of the current ensembles for a couple casual rehearsals and a Sharing Session. The hosts for the weekend are: Please let us know which ensembles you’d like to join and what instrument(s) you plan to play.
Friday September 13 Saturday September 14 |
8:00 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 |
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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. |
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. |
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 No charge | Everyone welcome Guest speaker to be announced. Limited seating. |
5:00 pm | Harvest Hall |
Homecoming Dinner & Awards 5 pm Doors Open | 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 |
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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! |