This Week On Campus — May 20, 2025
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BRANDON UNIVERSITY
• The first concert of the 2025 Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival takes place in Brandon on Wednesday. Alexander Tselyakov, on piano, celebrates 150 years of Maurice Ravel, with a varied program of the great French composer’s masterpieces. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door for general admission. Senior and student tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call or text 204-922-4924 or 204-727-9631 to request advance tickets. You can also email Burba@BrandonU.ca.
• Our Journey, a celebration recognizing First Nation, Métis and Inuit student achievement in education, is coming up on Friday at the Riverbank Discovery Centre. Brandon University and Assiniboine College graduates will be among those honoured through ceremony and tradition. There will be a barbecue during the day and feast in the evening for friends and family, as well as entertainment and an opportunity to share in one another’s accomplishments. Please bring your own chair.
• This year’s Convocation ceremonies will include a pair of performances by honorary degree recipients. CBC host Tom Allen will present his chamber musical, “JS Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow,” on May 28 at 7:30 p.m., at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. On May 29, Swedish Soprano Elin Rombo will perform, accompanied by pianist Sharon Rogers. That concert begins at 8 p.m., at the Lorne Watson. Email McMasterT@BrandonU.ca for tickets to those events. Convocation takes place on May 29 and 30, with two ceremonies each day.
• Brandon University will be the venue for Manitoba HoneyBee Day on May 29. Hosted by the Manitoba Beekeepers’ Association, the day will feature hive viewing, honey tasting, educational booths, a photo area and a bee-themed menu at Bailey’s Café. This free event is open to the public and will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
» Rob Henderson
ASSINIBOINE COLLEGE
• Hey, graduates! Important information on the spring graduation ceremonies has been sent to you. Please be sure to register prior to the deadline if you wish to attend your graduation ceremonies. For more information and details, visit assiniboine.net/grad.
• The Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment is hosting a weed seedling identification day on Thursday at our North Hill Campus. For more information on this program, visit assiniboine.net/events.
» Shaun Cameron