Session Dates, Times & Descriptions

This session starts off by introducing you to the resources and services available at the university, in support of all your information technology needs through IT Services. Learn about whom to contact when you need tech support, the standard tools used for campus communication, document management, and more. For the second half of this session, you will learn about the measures BU takes to protect the campus community from cyber-attacks, and the proactive steps we can take to keep ourselves and others safe online.

BU Guest Speaker:

Kevin Klassen, Coordinator - User Services
Michael Leroy, Coordinator - Networks & Operations

At Brandon University, we all have a shared responsibility for keeping our campus and community healthy and safe. In the first half of this session, you will learn about about general campus safety resources and security features.

The second half will highlight key services, processes and resources for the day-to-day operational functioning of the campus and facilities including sustainability initiatives, the work request process, onsite event planning support, and much more.

BU Guest Speaker:

Michelle Augustyn, Health & Safety Advisor
Michael McCormick, Director - Physical Plant

Recognizing the diversity of its students, employees and visitors, Brandon University is committed to providing an accessible working and learning environment. Each member of the campus community - faculty, staff, and students - shares the responsibility of creating an equitable and inclusive campus in the identification of barriers, and in the accommodation process. In this session, we will highlight those shared responsibilities from both the perspective of employment and education.

BU Guest Speakers:

Andrea Cruise, Human Resources Officer
Michelle Magnusson, Student Accessibility Services Coordinator

Allow us to extend an official welcome and to share a bit about the university community you have recently become a part of. In this session, you will gain insight into the university's shared values and priorities, learn about students at BU and how we can support their success, as well as our ongoing commitment and efforts in relation to reconciliation, Indigenous Excellence, and wellness.

Guest Speakers:

Dr. David Docherty, President & Vice-Chancellor at Brandon University
Katie Gross, Dean of Student Services
Chris Lagimodiere, Indigenous Advisor to the President

At Brandon University, we all have a shared responsibility to uphold our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and universal human rights. We recognize that we are stronger and richer together, and celebrate the unique contributions brought to our shared community through everyone's individual circumstances, perspectives, and life experiences. This session will highlight the many ways in which we do so and the processes in place to support a respectful and inclusive campus.

BU Guest Speaker:

Cheryl Fleming, Diversity & Human Rights Advisor

Creating a respectful workplace is everyone's responsibility. This session will raise awareness around what respectful behaviour looks like, promote the adoption of a professional attitude, assist with the development of effective communication skills, and suggest common standards for respectful behaviour.

Guest Speaker:

Homewood Health - Organizational Wellness Facilitator

Brandon University's Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology is excited to once again be hosting its annual Teaching Enhancement Conference in-person. Click here to learn more.

Hosted by:

Curt Shoultz, Director - Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology

Additionally, Curt invites all new faculty to reach out with any questions they may have in relation to teaching, learning and related technologies or to schedule some time to discuss your teaching needs. (shoultzc@brandonu.ca).

Learn about the supports and services available for faculty as you engage in research, as well as ways the university celebrates research achievements and helps to promote and facilitate research connections across campus and the broader community. More specifically, you will meet individuals from across campus that support research excellence from a variety of viewpoints, including strategic and procedural.

BU Guest Speakers:

Kerry Murkin, Manager of Research Services
Dr. Heather Duncan, AVP, Research & Dean, Faculty of Education
Ruth Knechtel, Research Officer
Shannon Downey, Research Ethics Officer
Sally Spiss, Accountant - Financial & Registration Services

This tour highlights some of the historical and artistic elements of the Brandon University campus, along with the many functional and physical spaces. You will meet many people who are at the heart of what we do here at BU, as we showcase various academic and services areas.

Tour Host:

Erica Brown, Learning & Organizational Development Program Manager