Welcome Week
Welcome Week is activities and events occurring during the first two weeks of the semester. Additional events may be added so check back here regularly!
Campus Map
What’s On For Welcome Week!
| Date | Event | Location |
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| Sept. 4, 5, 6 | Information Booth – Questions about directions, classrooms, resources on campus? |
Outside in the Courtyard |
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Sept. 4, 5, 6
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Information Desk – Questions about directions, classrooms, resources on campus? |
Hallway outside Student Services – MCK 105 (Main Floor McKenzie Bldg) |
| Sept. 3 – 7 |
HLC Orientation Included in your tuition fees, students have access to the Healthy Living Centre (HLC). Before using the facility, you must complete a HLC orientation. |
Healthy Living Centre (HLC) Please sign up for your orientation at www.HealthyLivingCentre.ca (click on Memberships then Book a Time) or call 204-727-9756 |
Campus Activities and Events
| Date | Event | Info | Time |
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| Sept. 4 | 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 (where you pick up your BU Student ID card) or visit during these open hive sessions, when BU’s resident beekeepers will explain everything you want to know about bees and beekeeping. You can 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. |
11 am – 1pm |
| Sept. 5 |
Giant Tiger Speed Mingling
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Join us in BB 1-54 for an afternoon of meeting new friends or visiting with old friends! There will be questions provided and snacks available. Space limited to first 50 people. |
2:00 pm |
| Sept. 5 | BUSU Clubs Fair |
BUSU Info and Clubs Info Tabling & Activities Location: Mingling Area (KDC/BUSU Building) |
10am – 2pm |
| Sept. 5 | BUSU Karaoke Night |
Bailey’s Cafe | 6 – 9pm |
| Sept. 6 | “I Survived” Ice Cream Bar |
You did it! You made it through your first week at BU! Celebrate with some ice cream. |
10 am to 3 pm (or while supplies last) |
| Sept. 6 | BUSU Board Game Night |
Location: Bailey’s Cafe |
5 – 7:30 pm |
| Sept. 7 | Clear Lake Trip with Office of International Activities |
Day Trip. Sign up at the OIA, Lower Level, McMaster Hall |
9:30 am onward |
| Sept. 7 | Bobcats Soccer Home Opener – Free Admission |
Come out and cheer on our Bobcats!Find additional Bobcat games here (All games free admission with valid student ID) Location: HLC Field |
Men: 1:00 pm Women: 3:15 pm |
| Sept. 9 | Westoba Credit Union Coffee in the Courtyard |
Free Coffee Bar to help you wake up on your first Monday of classes! Location: Courtyard |
9:15am – 12pm (or while supplies last) |
| Sept. 9 | BUSU Campfire Night Observatory Stargazing |
Location: Courtyard | 6pm onwards |
| Sept. 10 |
BUSU Services Day
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Come and learn about the services available to BU students. Location: Mingling Area (KDC/BUSU Building) |
10 am – 2 pm
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| Sept. 10 | It Happened to Me and its Not Okay |
Graphic Novella Launch Location: Evan’s Theatre |
7pm onwards |
| Sept. 11 | Fusion Credit Union Lunch & Learn |
Eat some lunch and learn about banking basics from RBC! Adulting involves budgeting and good credit! Pizza compliments of Fusion Credit Union. Space is limited to 50 participants. Location: Education Building 107 (EB107) |
12:40 – 1:30 |
| Sept. 11 | BUSU Bingo Night |
Erotic Bingo in Collaboration with Smitten Premium Adult Boutique | 7 – 10pm |
| Sept. 12 | Compass Credit Union Trivia Night |
Bailey’s (KDC/Student Union Building) | 7:00 – 9:00 pm |
| Sept. 12 – 15 | Homecoming Weekend |
Visit the homecoming website for a full list of all the amazing events happening as we celebrate BU125. Most of the events are FREE! |
Various See Website |
| Sept. 13 | BU125 Birthday Bash |
Free Cake to celebrate BU’s 125th Birthday! Join us for this community event. Location: Bailey’s (KDC/Student Union Building) |
4 – 6pm |
| Sept. 13 | Blue & Gold Social |
Tickets sold at the door | 18+ Come on down to Bailey’s and dance the night away! Mingling Area/Bailey’s (KDC/BUSU Building) |
8 pm – 2am |
| Sept. 14 | 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 (where you pick up your BU Student ID card) or visit during these open hive sessions, when BU’s resident beekeepers will explain everything you want to know about bees and beekeeping. You can 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. |
2 – 4pm |
Community Events
| Date | Event | Location | Info |
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| Sept. 13 – 15 | Food Truck Warz | Keystone Centre |
https://bdnmb.ca/food-truck-warz/ Admission $5.00 (Children 12 and under FREE) |
| Sept. 16 | Brandon’s Largest GARAGE SALE | Keystone Centre |
9am to 3pm
Admission is $3 (children 12 and under FREE)
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