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B.J. Hales Museum of Natural History

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:15:37 +0000

A small free admission museum operating in the base of the Brandon University with over 500 specimens of birds and other various local wildlife. Also featured are local Native American tools and items such as arrowhead, ceramics and various tools; as well as an egg and geological collection. A few thousands students and visitors come see the museum each year. It contains the largest collection of bird specimens in Western Manitoba.

Open 1-4pm Monday-Friday.

Located in the Brandon University, underneath the library (the large glass building).

Unfortunately the B.J. Hales Museum of Natural History has closed up as of a year ago (April 30, 2010)

Stephen Harper Visits Brandon

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:04:04 +0000

At 1:00 pm Stephen Harper came to Brandon to announce funding for the new BU gym that’s too be built next year. He made his speech inside the BU gym and then one and a half hours later he was quickly ushered out and took a photo with a family and a few children. (the video can be seen on itvbrandon)

For those waiting outside, including myself, Adam (from Ebrandon), Tyler Glen from the radio and about 50 other students who were waiting outside for up to two hours the best part was that 60 second window where we were ushered into a side by the Brandon Police and were allowed to see the first Prime Minister to visit Brandon in over a decade.

After the photo op, he turned, smiled and gave the crowd a wave and entered his Cadillac. Needless to say it was an exciting day.

He announced funding for the new BU gym as follows:

• $5.31 million from the Government of Canada

• $5.31 million from the Province of Manitoba

• $6.3 million from Brandon University

• $1.88 million from the City of Brandon

The Healthy Living Center is expected to be completed in September of 2012, with construction beginning in May of 2011. The building will house a walking/running path, a fitness center and will be energy efficient by using recycled and renewable materials.

Brandon University

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:23:29 +0000

It was first founded as a Baptist College in 1889 and has come a long way since then. The university received it’s charter on June the 5th 1967. After this event the tallest building on campus, McMaster Hall (22 stories tall), was built followed by the J. R. Brodie Science Center and the music building which was named by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II “Queen Elizabeth II Music Building”.

Clark Hall was built in 1906 and is the building that looks the oldest on the whole campus. Originally set as the women residence it now serves as the administration HQ of the university. The building is very well preserved and gives you an understanding of the architectural style of the era.

Come visit the unique university and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and nature of the students and teachers, who number over 3300.

Phone: (204) 728-9520

Address: 270-18th Street

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