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Brandon is Your Post-secondary Destination Size Matters: Brandon University is considered a small sized University with just over 3,500 student attending each year. 70% of our classes have 20 students or less. Location, Location, Location: With the cozy feel of a small town, Brandon is actually the second largest city in Manitoba with 58,000 residing the metro area. Big City Amenities: Brandon plays host to a variety of events year round such as the Brandon Wheat Kings hockey, Brandon Jazz Festival, and Royal MB Winter Fair just to name a few. MANITOBA Get active at the Riverbank Discovery Centre or take the short drive to Riding Mountain National Park. We respect the treaties that were made on these lands and acknowledge that Brandon University is located on Treaty 2 lands. Our Winnipeg site is located on Treaty 1 lands. On behalf of Brandon University, you are welcomed to the traditional homelands of the Dakota, Anishinabek, Oji-Cree, Cree, Dene and Métis peoples. BRANDON Approximately About 600 BU offers 19 Over 100 3500 students undergraduate students from students graduate with degree programs, Saskatchewan attend BU a degree 6 graduate attend BU annually. each year. programs and each year. 1 certificate. 2
See Yourself Here Choose Your Focus: Discover your passion in one of our Expand Your Horizons: Explore the world of music, art undergraduate or graduate degree programs. Explore your and culture. Throughout the year, guest performers, faculty options in Arts, Science, Education, Health Studies & Music. and students from our renowned School of Music offer a variety of performances. Love art? The Glen. P. Sutherland Try It Out: Gain valuable practical experience before you head Gallery of Art is located on the southwest corner of campus out into the field. Many of our programs offer work-integrated featuring the works of local and visiting artists. Enjoy critically learning opportunities through labs, simulations, field work, acclaimed movies at the JRC Evans Theatre located in the heart co-operative learning experiences, practicums, and internships. of campus. Take the Lead: You’ll have the opportunity to play a leading Dig Deep: Every year, we showcase the cutting-edge research role in life on campus through our Student Leader program. of senior students in our Arts and Science program. What It’s a fantastic opportunity to make a difference, and you’ll kind of research drives you? Previous topics have ranged from also eat a ton of free pizza! astrophysics to creative writing. Join the Club: There are more than 50 clubs and collectives Celebrate Successes: When it is all over we invite you to on our campus, providing fun activities and valuable life celebrate your achievements at our annual convocation experience. Choose from the BU Gaming Association, ceremony. Indigenous graduates are also honoured in a BU History Club, Enactus, BU Aboriginal Student Council, community-wide celebration of Indigenous Student Success. LGBTTQ* Collective and many more! Approximately 415 International Students study at BU annually. School Divisions that produce the most BU students Countries with the highest 13% of include Brandon, international enrollment are BU students Mountain View, Nigeria, China, Jamaica, Ghana self-declare Southwest and the U.S.A. as Indigenous. Horizon, Rolling River, and Beautiful Plains. Nigeria China Jamaica Ghana U.S.A. 3
S E E YO U R S E L F H E R E Full Body Experience Cheer Loud: Brandon University is home to the BU Bobcats. Games are free for BU students. Cheer on our men’s and women’s volleyball, basketball, or soccer teams. Follow the teams when they are on the road at gobobcats.ca. Burn Some Energy: There are 80,000 square feet of fitness and recreational space waiting for you at the Healthy Living Centre. Get fit using state of the art fitness equipment, the in-door track or one of three gym facilities. Choose from programs and in-house recreation leagues that run from Yoga to Zumba—with fun activities like badminton, basketball, curling, fencing, floor hockey and more! Your gym membership is built right into your tuition. Check your Health: Visit the BU Sport’s Medicine clinic for all of your athletic therapy needs. Supports For Success You’re not alone. We have many services Student Accessibility Services: Academic available through Student Services to help accommodations and supports are provided you achieve your academic goals. to students with temporary or permanent disabilities. Academic Advising: You will connect with an academic advisor before registering for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education: your first-year courses. Your advisor will help Brandon University’s partnership with you get on the right path with your degree. Inclusion Westman offers Inclusive Post- Secondary Education to provide students Academic Skills Centre (Writing, Math with intellectual disabilities a rich and & Learning Skills): The Centre gives you inclusive life path. IPSE supports students the confidence, motivation and skills to who have intellectual disabilities access an become a more efficient learner. authentic student experience and to be fully included in coherent programs of study. Career Planning and Placement: Find Students in IPSE have a flexible schedule of support with writing your resume and courses that align with their interests. Staff cover letter, conducting job searches, and work closely with students and professors preparing for interview. Explore how your to ensure that inclusion in the classroom interests and skills align with different and campus life is successful and a positive programs of study and careers. experience for everyone involved. Office of International Activities (OIA): Start the term with an International Orientation session. Find continuous support through advocacy and referrals. Personal Counselling: Counselling helps you sort through mental and emotional concerns like stress, worry, depression, anxiety and other issues. 4
S E E YO U R S E L F H E R E Indigenous Student Supports I N D I G E N O U S P EO P L E S ’ C E N T R E BRANDON UNIVERSITY ABORIGINAL STUDENT We are located in the heart of the university, nested right between the Library and Student Services area. The IPC is CO L L EC T I V E (B UA S C ) here to serve the heart and mind by providing culturally The goal of BUASC is to provide services and support to sensitive services to First Nation, Métis and Inuit students, and Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students on campus. One by promoting cross—cultural understanding on campus. The of the most important things we focus on is being together. IPC is a resource area on campus and in the community that Traditionally Aboriginal people lived in very close knit makes referrals and provides information on resources, student communities. Every person is valued, has a role, is looked after leadership, and peer support, as well as kitchen facilities. and contributes. From Potlucks to getting together to learn Beyond academic support the IPC becomes a home away how to make bannock, BUASC encourages belonging. BUASC from home for students. Here you will find a lounging area of participate in social issues such as Bill C-45, Justice for Colton, couches to relax on between classes and engage in supportive and the Dakota Access Pipeline. Members have participated in conversation with fellow students. Soup is served weekly for the Sisters in Spirit Walk that occurs in the fall and during the everyone to join in a meal together. Most importantly, we Elsipogtog Solidarity movement, BUASC members marched on offer you a family and friendships that will last you a lifetime. Highway #1 to show support. We learn through gathering that even though we may lead different lives, we are the same. E V E N T S , AC T I V I T I E S , Supports that can be accessed through the IPC include: & CEREMONIES ► Orientation Activities ► Smudge Friendly Space Each year the Indigenous Peoples’ Centre along with campus ► Transition Supports ► Study space, computers, and community partners put together a variety of programs printers and phone and events, all with the end goal of bringing people together. ► Knowledge Keepers ► Welcome Feast ► Ribbon Skirt Making BrandonU.ca/IPC/ ► Pot Lucks ► Elders Panel MÉTIS STUDENT CENTRE ► Beading Club ► Drum Group A place where Brandon Universities Métis students can ► Bannock and Tea with Elders ► Indigenous Awareness Week gather to study, tell stories and make friends in a comfortable ► Sharing Circles ► Louis Riel Day Celebration environment surrounded by their culture, and examples of those who have succeeded before them. Located in Clark ► Storytelling ► Indigenous Student Success Hall, you will find couches, tables and computers to be used Celebration whenever you like and you will always be visited by the Native ► Medicine Picking Studies Department that is located on the same floor. INDIGENOUS STUDENT H E OYAT E TAWA P I S U CC E S S C E L E B R AT I O N CEREMONY ROOM New in 2019, Brandon University, Assiniboine Community The He Oyate Tawapi Ceremony Room is located in the College, Sioux Valley High School, and the Brandon School Health Studies building. This shared space serves multiple Division partnered together to honour our graduates for purposes, including teaching, ceremonial and non-ceremonial post-secondary, high school, junior high, and pre-school. This purposes. The George and Mary Gooden Gallery of Art is celebration included a pipe ceremony, Pow Wow, and Métis located on the second floor of this space. and Inuit entertainment. 6
S E E YO U R S E L F H E R E PROGRAMS WITH AN INDIGENOUS FOCUS Aboriginal Art Major As part of a Bachelor of Fine Arts, this major combines studies in art history and Indigenous art practice in both historical and contemporary forms. Contemporary Indigenous artists are explored with a focus on critical issues related to art practice, including politics, land, museums, media and people. Students have the opportunity to engage in hide-tanning, drum-making, and beadwork as well as cultural teachings related to these forms. Native Languages Minor Brandon University is invested in the survival of Indigenous languages in Manitoba. Classes are available in the Cree, Ojibway and Dakota languages native to Manitoba. These courses are part of the Languages Department and also part of the Native Studies major in the Bachelor of Arts. 7
S E E YO U R S E L F H E R E T H E A L A N D B E E WAG N E R The program is open to students entering the departments INDIGENOUS TRANSITION of Business Administration, the Faculty of Health Studies, or the Faculty of Science. The cohort will have access to personal PROGRAM support from Student Services counsellors and Knowledge Brandon University and the Indigenous Peoples’ Centre are Keepers. Students will have weekly one-on-one check-ins with proud to announce the Al & Bee Wagner Indigenous Student the Transition Program Coordinator. Monthly social events will Transition Program. The program will focus on offering be held throughout the school year to bring students together to transitioning support to Indigenous students starting their build friendships and support each other. education at Brandon University under four pillars: academic, social, personal, and cultural. For more information or to register, please visit BrandonU.ca/IPC/Indigenous-Student-Transition-Program Our transition program will unlock the potential of Indigenous students by developing their academic skills and by fostering social, community, and cultural supports that will increase success rates at the university level. STUDENT PROFILE TA S H I NA H O U L E-S C H LU P Bachelor of Arts, English I am an Anishinaabe-ikwe from Ebb & Flow First Nation. At Brandon University, I am studying for my Bachelor of Arts (English and History). Through the many courses that the Arts department offers, I have had the opportunity to learn more about my culture and language, as well as other cultures. The Indigenous Peoples’ Centre at Brandon University is also a very welcoming and safe space for studying, and is one of my favourite places to study. 8
Choose Your Focus FAC U LT Y O F A R T S 11-12 FAC U LT Y O F ► Bachelor of Arts H E A LT H S T U D I E S 16-17 ► Bachelor of Business Administration ► Bachelor of Nursing ► Bachelor of Fine Arts ► Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing ► ► Indigenous Health Studies Transition FAC U LT Y O F A R T S 13-14 ► Bachelor of Science SCHOOL OF MUSIC 18-19 ► Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science ► Bachelor of Music Honours ► Bachelor of Music Performance FAC U LT Y O F E D U C AT I O N 14-15 ► Bachelor of Music/Education Concurrent ► Bachelor of Music Specialist in School Music ► Bachelor of Education After Degree ► Bachelor of Arts/Education Integrated ► Bachelor of Music/Education Concurrent P R E -P R O F E S S I O N A L , ► Bachelor of Physical Education Studies C E R T I F I C AT E P R O G R A M S , PA R T N E R S H I P S , ► P.E.N.T. & G R A D UAT E S T U D I E S 20-21 98% 93% 70% 98% of grads would 93% of grads would say BU 70% of our courses have 20 recommend BU prepared them to excel in students (or even fewer) the workforce Source: Graduating Student Survey 2017 9
FA C U LT I E S O F A R T S & S C I E N C E P R O G R A M O P T I O N S I N T H E B AC H E LO R O F A R T S O R S C I E N C E The following areas of study will lead to a major or minor as part of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. For full program details, visit BrandonU.ca/Calendar. Co-operative Majors Education Faculty Subject Honours 4-Year 3-Year Honours 4-Year Minors Arts Aboriginal Art Arts Anthropology Arts or Science Applied Disaster & Emergency Studies Arts Art History/Visual Culture Science Biology (Streams: Biological Science, Biomedical Science) Arts Business Administration Arts Canadian Studies Arts Ceramics Science Chemistry Science Computer Science Arts Creative Arts (Choose 2 Streams: Art – Aboriginal or Visual Art, Creative Writing, Drama, Music) Arts Creative Writing Arts Drama Arts Drawing Arts Economics Arts English Arts Gender & Women’s Studies Arts or Science Geography & Environment (Streams: Environmental Studies, Geomatics) Science Geology (Streams: Environmental Geoscience) Arts History Arts Public History (Streams: History Intensive, Media Arts) Arts Interdisciplinary Studies Arts French Arts Liberal Arts Distributed Science Mathematics Arts Music (Arts) Arts Native Languages Arts Native Studies Arts Painting Arts Philosophy Science Physics Arts Political Science Arts or Science Psychology (Streams: Applied Psychology) Arts Religion Arts Rural & Community Studies Arts Sociology (Streams: Crime & Community, Cultural Diversity & Equity Studies ) 10
FA C U LT I E S O F A R T S & S C I E N C E STUDENT PROFILE FAT I M A A B D U L L A H I Bachelor of Arts, Sociology “I am an International Student from Nigeria. Since coming to Brandon University, I have noticed my own transition, growth and shift in mindset. It takes real time and effort to work on yourself. I am engaged on campus as the BUSU Women’s Director, as member of the The Women’s Collective and Peer Wellness Educators and as a Residence Assistant. My favourite experiences have been with the amazing friends I have made, and that includes some of my professors. They have been supportive and helpful to my journey at BU.” 11
FA C U LT Y O F A R T S STUDENT PROFILE COURTNEY CHYCHOWSKI Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Anthropology "To future BU students... don’t miss out on anything around you. Do your best to break out of your comfort zone and get to know people around. Join organizations, go to classes, go to events and form relationship with professors, staff and fellow students." Be Curious. Be Creative. B AC H E LO R O F A R T S Small class sizes give you the opportunity to participate in lively classroom experiences, to do original research, and to share an Program Length: 3-year (90 credit hours), 4-year or 4-year experience reserved for graduate-level study at other universities. Honours (120 credit hours) Co-op learning options: Cooperative Education is an optional A liberal arts education provides you with the skills - critical and program in which periods of academic study alternate with creative thinking, oral, and written communication, problem solving, and innovation - that are crucial to success in today̕s periods of paid employment in positions related to your complex world. A liberal education is more relevant today than program. Make money, get in the door and get experience! ever before. BrandonU.ca/Co-op You can earn Arts degrees at Brandon University in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine, and Business Administration. Sample Careers: Through graduate and professional studies. When you̕re ready to take the next step, you can pursue our Explore high level opportunities in the public and private popular Master of Rural Development at the graduate level. sector. You may not know the job title yet, but you will have the Our world-class faculty members are excellent teachers and skills to succeed. active researchers, writers, performers, and artists. BrandonU.ca/Arts/Departments-Programs BrandonU.ca/Calendar 12
FA C U LT Y O F A R T S B AC H E LO R O F F I N E A R T S Program Length: 4-years, 4-year honours (120 credit hours), or 2+2 (60 credit hours) Majors: Aboriginal Art, Ceramics, Digital Media & Design (2+2), Drawing, Painting Studio practice and the exposure to issues, ideas and histories of both Western and Aboriginal art will give you a well-rounded education and fuel your desire to create. After you choose a major you will further specialize your studio practice through more advanced technical and academic knowledge. Graduating students in the honours program will build a master archive of their work in preparation for a final exhibition. A portfolio is not required for admission to the BFA program. B AC H E LO R O F B U S I N E S S Combine the two-year Interactive Media Arts diploma from A D M I N I S T R AT I O N Assiniboine Community College with the Digital Media & Design major for a Bachelor in Fine Arts. Two programs, two Program Length: 4-year, 4-year Honours (120 credit hours), schools, and one awesome experience. 2+2 (approx. 60 credit hours) Sample Careers: Arts Administrator, Curator, Art Historian, Streams: General Business or Accounting Educator, Media Production Artist. You’ll learn about accounting, information management, BrandonU.ca/Visual-Aboriginal-Art or BrandonU.ca/Calendar marketing, human resources, operations and production, and finance. Then, put what you’ve learned into practice in the Small Business Management courses, as you prepare and present a business plan to help out a local business with your consulting project. The accounting stream is an ideal pathway for you to earn admission to the CPA professional program. If you already have a two-year college diploma in business administration you may be eligible for advanced standing. If your diploma is from a Manitoba college, such as Assiniboine Community College, within the past five years and you have at least a “B” average, you could go straight into third year. Sample Careers: Project Manager, Entrepreneur, Accountant, Management Personnel, Human Resources Administrator. BrandonU.ca/Business-Administration or BrandonU.ca/Calendar ! Learn more! Give it a try! Attend a Faculty of Arts Information Session. For more details and to register, go to BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Visit/Student-for-a-Day 13
FA C U LT Y O F S C I E N C E STUDENT PROFILE RAELYNN PLOWMAN Bachelor of Science, Biology "One of the best things about going to BU is the smaller class sizes! It̕s easier to ask questions in class, make friends, and your professors will know you by name" Be an innovator. Be a researcher. B AC H E LO R O F S C I E N C E student-centred, applied and theoretical – combining critical thinking with the development of real-world knowledge and Program Length: 3-year (90 credit hours), 4-year or 4-year skills. Honours (120 credit hours). Co-op learning options: Cooperative Education is an optional Science students study biological diversity and ecology, human program in which periods of academic study alternate with periods of academic study alternate with periods of paid behavior and the human condition, resource conservation and employment in positions related to your program. Make utilization, disaster management, complex math and computer money, get in the door, and get experience. science, the earth, and the universe. Sample Careers: Continue to learn through graduate and Our graduates are doctors, environmental scientists, high professional studies. Explore high-level opportunities in the school science teachers, university faculty members, chemists, public and private sector. You may not know the job title yet, and veterinarians. They measure the earth from space, but you will have the skills to succeed. conduct research in human behavior, develop software, make communities safer, and manage large mining operations. BrandonU.ca/Science/Degrees With small class sizes, our approach is experiential and BrandonU.ca/Calendar 14
FA C U LT Y O F S C I E N C E B AC H E LO R O F S C I E N C E I N An Environmental Science graduate will have an in-depth E N V I R O N M E N TA L S C I E N C E knowledge of environmental systems, but also of the breadth and context in which these systems operate. Students will Program Length: 4-Years (120 credit hours) develop the wide range of expertise necessary to address present and future environmental problems. Though this program you will study the interaction between plants, animals and the environment, and human impacts on Sample Careers: Environmental Consultant, Conservation these systems. This interdisciplinary program provides you Officer, Wildlife Habitat Specialist, Sustainable Resource with a background necessary to address environmental issues Manager such as pollution, climate change, resource management, and the conservation of wildlife and their habitats. BrandonU.ca/Science/Degree or BrandonU.ca/Calendar ! Learn more! Give it a try! Attend a Faculty of Science Information Session. For more details and to register, go to BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Visit/Student-for-a-Day 15
FA C U LT Y O F E D U C AT I O N STUDENT PROFILE HEIDI FIGOL Bachelor of Education, After-Degree "The Brandon University Bachelor of Education After-Degree program has been an excellent choice in helping me to advance my career in the education field. I have made so many wonderful connections! The staff and instructors have been helpful every step of the way. BU has encouraged me to be my best self and to reach my educational goals." Open some minds. B AC H E LO R O F E D U C AT I O N of Physical Education Studies). Early and Middle years A F T E R D EG R E E teachers are responsible for teaching all subject areas (English, Math, Science and Social Studies) and can expect to become Program Length: 2-year (60 credit hours). Must have comfortable with these subject areas while also focusing on a approved undergraduate degree to apply. two teachable subject areas in their first degree. Senior year teachers will focus on two teachable subject areas in their This program is intended for students who wish pursue a first degree. Graduates are eligible for a professional teacher’s career as a teacher in senior, middle or early years and who certificate in Manitoba provided they are a Canadian citizen, have already finished a first degree. You apply to the program Permanent Resident, or hold a valid work visa. in the last year of your three- or four-year undergraduate degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor BrandonU.ca/Education/Programs/ or BrandonU.ca/Calendar Learn more! ! Give it a try! Attend a Faculty of Education Information Session. For more details and to register, go to BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Visit/Student-for-a-Day 16
FA C U LT Y O F E D U C AT I O N B AC H E LO R O F A R T S /B AC H E LO R B AC H E LO R O F P H Y S I C A L O F E D U C AT I O N I N T EG R AT E D E D U C AT I O N S T U D I E S Program Length: 3-year Bachelor of Arts (90 credit hours) Program Length: 3-year (99 credit hours) plus 2-year Bachelor of Education (60 credit hours) for a total of 5-years (150 credit hours) Streams: Teaching; Exercise Science & Fitness; or Recreation & Sport Management This integrated program is intended for students who have a clear professional goal in mind of becoming an Early or This program gives you the choice of three streams to best Middle years teacher, giving high school graduates immediate suit your career goals. The Teaching Stream is designed for access to teacher education. Students will complete a Bachelor students who want to pursue a teaching career and advance of Arts, Liberal Arts Distributed Major while simultaneously to a Bachelor of Education After Degree while also receiving completing course work in the Bachelor of Education program. certification in coaching through the National Coaching Early and Middle years teachers are responsible for teaching Certification Program. The Exercise Science & Fitness stream all subject areas (English, Math, Science and Social Studies) is designed for students who want to pursue careers in the field and can expect to become comfortable with these subject areas of Exercise Science and allied disciplines such as Kinesiology, while also focusing on a two teachable subject areas. Graduates Athletic Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, are eligible for a professional teacher’s certificate in Manitoba Personal Training, and Fitness Leadership. This stream provided they are a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or can be taken in advance of the Bachelor of Education After hold a valid work visa. Degree. The Recreation & Sport Management designed for students who want to pursue careers in the fields of recreation and sport. CO N C U R R E N T B AC H E LO R O F M U S I C /B AC H E LO R O F Sample Careers: Physical Education Teacher, Coach, E D U C AT I O N Personal Trainer, Health Promotion, Recreation Coordinator, Provincial Sport Association, Sports Management, Community Program Length: 3-year Bachelor of Music plus 2-year Bachelor Development, Event Coordination. This degree provides of Education for a total of 5-years (160.5 - 163.5 credit hours) preparatory courses for application toward advanced training in health sciences such as Occupational Therapy, Physical This program allows students to complete the requirements for Therapy and Athletic Therapy. both degrees at the same time and after five years be eligible for a class five Manitoba teacher’s certification. In year two students will chose one of three possible streams; elementary general P R O G R A M F O R T H E E D U C AT I O N music, secondary choral music, or secondary instrumental music. O F N AT I V E T E AC H E R S (P.E .N .T.) Students will also be required to choose a second teachable. Program Length: Minimum of 6 summer session Teachable Subject Areas: (150 credit hours) ► Anthropology** ► French ► Native Studies This is an integrated Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education ► Art ► Geography ► Philosophy** program that is intended for Indigenous Educators, who are ► Biology ► General Science ► Physical already employed in schools as educational assistants. Students Education study at Brandon University for four months (April through ► Chemistry ► History July) each year and work in the schools for seven months of ► Computer Science ► Human Ecology* ► Physics the year. The program is designed to meet future market needs ► Political of Early/Middle years educators in Science/Math/English ► Earth Science** ► Indigenous Science*** throughout Northern Manitoba. Graduates are eligible for a Economics*** Languages* ► professional teacher’s certificate in Manitoba. ► Law*** ► Psychology** ► English ► Mathematics ► Sociology** ► Environmental Studies** ► Music ► Theatre/Drama *EY and MY Teachable Subjects Only. **2nd Teachable Subjects Only. *** 2nd Teachable Subjects for SY or MY Only. 17
FA C U LT Y O F H E A LT H S T U D I E S Inject a bit of care. B AC H E LO R O F N U R S I N G Manitoba’s best nurses. A wide variety of unique and exciting clinical opportunities in acute care settings, long-term care Program Length: 1-year Pre-Nursing (30 credit hours) + facilities, rural hospitals, mental health and community 3-year Bachelor of Nursing (90 credit hours) for a total of placements exist throughout the program. 4-years (121 credit hours) Sample Careers: Graduates work as Registered Nurses in areas You will spend your first year in the Pre-Nursing program such as emergency rooms, labour and delivery, public health, where you will complete a series of ten courses. Upon medical and surgical units, pediatric units, rural and northern successful completion you will be eligible to apply to year two hospitals, home care, occupational health and long-term care. of the Bachelor of Nursing program. This is a competitive program where high grades make the difference as we educate BrandonU.ca/Health-Studies/Programs/Bachelor-of-Nursing/ Learn more! ! Give it a try! Attend a Faculty of Health Studies Information Session. For more details and to register, go to BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Visit/Student-for-a-Day 18
FA C U LT Y O F H E A LT H S T U D I E S B AC H E LO R O F S C I E N C E I N Sample Careers: Graduates are registered with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba and work P S YC H I AT R I C N U R S I N G independently or as part of clinical team in roles such as staff Program Length: 1-year Pre-Psychiatric Nursing (30 credit psychiatric nurse, case manager, counselor, clinical specialist, care coordinator, or researcher. hours) plus 3-year Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (90 credit hours) for a total of 4-years (124 credit hours) BrandonU.ca/Health-Studies/Programs/BSCPN You will spend your first year in the Pre-Psychiatric Nursing program where you will complete a series of ten courses. Upon I N D I G E N O U S H E A LT H S T U D I E S successful completion you will be eligible to apply to year two T R A N S I T I O N P R O G R A M (I H S T ) of the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing program. This is a high demand competitive program where high grades Program Length: Eight months (18 credit hours) make the difference as we educate Manitoba’s best Psychiatric The IHST is a preparatory program designed to provide the Nurses. As a Psychiatric Nurse, you will promote, maintain, opportunity for Indigenous students to build capacity for and restore mental health through therapy. Psychiatric nurses academic success, expand their knowledge in math and science, are concerned with those affected by psychiatric illness and and develop writing skills while preparing them for a career developmental challenges, and with the influence of society on in the health care field. Upon successful completion of the the mental health of people. IHST program, students may choose to pursue multiple career pathways including; Pre-Nursing or Pre-Psychiatric Nursing Winnipeg Site: Brandon University, in collaboration with the at BU, other degree programs at BU, License Practical Nursing University of Winnipeg, offers a four-year BScPN program diploma (at ACC), or Health Care Aid (at ACC). in Winnipeg. Although you will be studying in Winnipeg, applications are completed through Brandon University. BrandonU.ca/Health-Studies/Programs STUDENT PROFILE D WAY N E W H E E L E R Bachelor of Nursing “I chose to come to BU because I noticed that BU had high success rates on the NCLEX (RN exam) and smaller class sizes. The knowledge and experiences of the advisors, professors, clinical instructors, and laboratory instructors have all been instrumental in my success. Everyone knows your name and is invested in your success.” 19
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SCHOOL OF MUSIC Make sound decisions. You’ll learn in one of the finest music education facilities of its CO N C U R R E N T B AC H E LO R kind. The Queen Elizabeth II Music Building houses teaching O F M U S I C /B AC H E LO R O F and practice studios, the Lorne Watson Recital Hall, Music Library, Music Technology Lab, Electronic Music Studio, E D U C AT I O N Media Room and a variety of rehearsal halls and classrooms. Program Length: 3-year Bachelor of Music plus 2-year Your application to the School of Music will include an Bachelor of Education for a total of 5-years (160.5 - 163.5 entrance audition, written theory and aural skills test. All credit hours) students follow a common program for first year. At the end of the first year the choice is made as to the specific degree This program allows students to complete the requirements for to be pursued. both degrees at the same time and after five years be eligible for a Class 5 Permanent Professional Teacher’s Certificate. In B AC H E LO R O F M U S I C year two, students will chose one of three possible streams; elementary general music, secondary choral music, or (H O N O U R S) secondary instrumental music. Students will also be required Program Length: Common first year + 3 years for a total of to choose a second teachable. 4-years (124.5 credit hours) B AC H E LO R O F M U S I C This is the most flexible program option which enables (S P EC I A L I S T I N S C H O O L M U S I C ) students to specialize in music theory and composition, or in music history and literature; to take additional Arts, Science or Program Length: Common first year + 3 years for a total Education courses, or take a variety of specialized courses in of 4-years (141 credit hours) Performance or Music Education. This is the perfect degree if you plan to go on to graduate studies in areas like composition, This program is available to students demonstrating musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, or music therapy. exceptional academic achievement and desiring a more extensive musical background. This degree, with the Samples Careers: Educator, Conducting, Arts Administration, addition of the 2-year Bachelor of Education After Degree Music Technology, Composition, Creative Entrepreneurship. qualifies students for a Class 6 Permanent Professional Teacher’s Certificate. B AC H E LO R O F M U S I C BrandonU.ca/Music/Programs or BrandonU.ca/Calendar (P E R F O R M A N C E ) Program Length: Common first year + 3 years for a total of 4-years (121.5 - 126 credit hours) Students with highly developed performance skills are admitted by audition after the first year of university music study. Available to students in keyboard, strings, voice, woodwinds, brass, percussion and jazz; this program offers double credit in applied music and requires regular solo performances. Sample Careers: Professional Performer, Private Teacher 21
OPENING DOORS Pre-Professional Take advantage of Brandon University’s smaller class sizes and Complete one-year (Approx. 30 credit hours) at BU and exceptional student-to-faculty interaction before embarking on then apply to: Athletic Therapy, Dental Hygiene, a professional program at a different post-secondary institution. Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Ultrasound To gain admission to many professional programs you must first complete one or more years of university study. Take a Complete two-years (Approx. 60 credit hours) at BU and selection of Arts or Science courses or complete a whole degree then apply to: Agricultural & Food Sciences, Law (for example: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Physical Education Studies) before applying to the program Complete three-years to four-years (Approx. 90-120 credit hours) at BU and then apply to: Chiropractic of your choice. Professional and pre-health programs are Studies, Dentistry, Journalism, Medicine, Occupational competitive entry and some even have lengthy waitlist, Therapy, Midwifery, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, therefore, many students end up completing a three degree Veterinary Medicine (eg. Bachelor of Arts, Science, or Physical Education) before being admitted. Students considering pre-professional studies BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Programs/Pre-Professional-Programs should also consult with the institution they plan to attend to confirm admission criteria. STUDENT PROFILE L AU R A DAV I D S O N Bachelor of Arts, History Brandon University offers a wide range of experiential learning opportunities. Laura is one of the amazing student leaders that helps with events on campus throughout the year and assists our first year students in learning campus. “As a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, joining the Student Leadership program at Brandon University was one of the best decisions I made. This program allowed me to meet many other students from different departments which allowed me to form everlasting friendships. Through this program, I developed my leadership skills, which helped me grow as a person.” 22
OPENING DOORS Our Partnerships Break out of your comfort zone and 1+3 Programs: experience life from a different point of ► Interactive Media Arts + Public History (Media Arts Stream) view. Explore your options through our Some transfer credits are available for students taking Early partnerships with other institutions. Childhood Education, Practical Nursing and Police Studies. BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Programs/2plus2 D UA L C R E D I T If you’ve got good grades in your Manitoba high school (we’re TRANSFER CREDITS looking for 80% average or better) ask us about getting started Begin your education elsewhere, then come to Brandon at Brandon University courses through our Dual Credit University with a head start towards your degree. An automatic program. You can get a head start at university with courses transfer credit assessment occurs at the time of application. (maximum of 9 credit hours) that count towards both BU and To see if your courses are eligible for transfer credit check out high school graduation. our Transfer Credit Database. Tuition is waived for your first 3-credit hour course (fees still apply). Please note that most programs require a cumulative grade BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Apply/High-School/Guide/ point average of 2.0 or greater. Some 2+2 programs require a higher minimum GPA requirement. See Course Calendar for further details. C E R T I F I C AT E P R O G R A M S BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Apply/Transfer The Justice System Certificate: This 30 credit hour certificate BrandonU.ca/Calendar is an interdepartmental program supported by the Departments of Native Studies, Political Science and Sociology. N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T E XC H A N G E Certificate program students must meet the Brandon University admission requirements, seek approval of course selection from Brandon University belongs to the National Student Exchange certificate coordinator, and register with the Arts Faculty Office as consortium, a group of nearly 200 member campuses in a candidate for the certificate program. the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Students can study for one or two terms at any of the member campuses, usually while paying BU’s BU AND ASSINIBOINE tuition rate. CO M M U N I T Y CO L L EG E BrandonU.ca/International-Activities/Information-for-Canadian-Students Want the best of both worlds? Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College (ACC) offer five different G R A D UAT E P R O G R A M S combined programs. Your program will give you the opportunity to experience hands-on learning and theoretical It’s not too early to begin to think about future study. knowledge, while giving you the competitive advantage in the Brandon University offers six graduate programs that further your opportunities both academically and professionally. workforce. Spend 1-2 years at ACC and then transfer to BU in your second or third year. ► Master of Education 2+2 Programs: ► Master of Science (Environmental and Life Sciences) ► Master of Music ► Business Administration + Business Administration ► Master of Psychiatric Nursing ► Environmental Technologies: GIS + Geography (Geomatics) ► Graduate Diploma in Rural Development ► Environmental Technologies: Land and Water Mgmt. + Geography ► Master of Rural Development (Environmental Studies) ► Interactive Media Arts + Digital Media and Design BrandonU.ca/Graduate-Studies 23
OPENING DOORS Admission Requirements A D M I S S I O N S TO B R A N D O N U N I V E R S I T Y For detailed admission requirements please see pages 12-19 of the Course Calendar – BrandonU.ca/Calendar Manitoba High School graduation with no M, I or Mature Applicants who do not meet other E designate courses or a provincially admission criteria, and are the age of 21 recognized G.E.D. by the last date of examinations for the first session in which they register. Some students may be admitted to their program of study with a Success1 Some students may be admitted to Designation. See page 20 for details. their program of study with a Success1 Designation. See page 20 for details. Alberta, NWT, High School graduation with a minimum Nova Scotia, average of 60% in five Grade 12 courses Home Schooled Submit a copy of the Confirmation of Nunavut, PEI including English Notification verifying Home School enrolment or written enrolment British High School graduation with a minimum confirmation by a duly authorized Columbia; average of 60%, including English 12 and provincial department of education Yukon three other Grade 12 courses representative. New Brunswick High School graduation with a minimum International Completion of an International average of 60% in six Grade 12 courses Baccalaureate Baccalaureate Diploma with an overall including English score of 24 points. Three courses must be Higher Level with the rest either Higher Newfoundland High School graduation with a minimum Level or Standard Level average of 60% in ten Grade 12 courses including English Transfer Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or greater on all post-secondary courses. See Course Ontario High School graduation with a minimum Calendar for further details – average of 60% in six Grade 12 “U” or BrandonU.ca/Calendar “M” courses including English United States High school graduation with a minimum "C" Quebec One year CEGEP with an overall average average on 5 subjects, including English. of least 60% on 12 credits including International Admission requirements for applicants English, or High School graduation Students from specific countries can be found in standing from a Quebec Department of the International Student section of the Education recognized private school. Future Students website – Saskatchewan High School graduation with an overall BrandonU.ca/Future-Students average of 60% in five Grade 12 subjects, including English A30 and B30 Please note: Some students may need to demonstrate English- language proficiency. AP AND IB TRANSFER CREDITS International Baccalaureate: A minimum score of 4 is transfer. Transfer credit is voluntary. Students must complete required on each high level IB course to be considered for the Request for University Credit for IB and AP form. Find the possible transfer of credit. form at BrandonU.ca/Future-Students . Advanced Placement: Transfer credit for AP is granted in Visit the Transfer Credit website to explore our Transfer specific subject areas, provided that a minimum score of 3 is Credit Database BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Apply/Transfer . achieved. The Faculty of Science requires a minimum of 4 for 24
OPENING DOORS HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES FOR BRANDON UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS To Major in this You should take these in To Major in this You should take these in at BU… high school… at BU… high school… Biology Biology 40S; Chemistry 40S; Geology Honours Chemistry 40S; Mathematics 40S Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre- (including (Pre-Calculus); Physics 40S; Calculus); Strongly Recommended: Environmental Recommended: Biology 40S Physics 40S and Pre-Calculus 40S Geoscience stream) Business ACCT 30S or ACCT 40s and Geology (including Chemistry 40S; Physics 40S; Administration Mathematics 40S (Applied) Environmental Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus) Geoscience stream) Chemistry Biology 40S; Chemistry 40S; Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus); Mathematics Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus) Physics 40S Music Entrance Audition; Written Theory Computer Science Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus) and Aural Skills Entrance Test Education (Bachelor Mathematics 40S (Applied or Physical Education Recommended: Mathematics 40S of Arts/Bachelor Pre-Calculus) (Teaching Stream) (Applied or Pre‑Calculus) of Education Integrated Program) Physical Education Recommended: Biology 40S; (Exercise Science Mathematics 40S (Applied or Environmental Biology 40S; Chemistry 40S; and Fitness Stream) Pre‑Calculus) Science Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre‑Calculus) Physics and Chemistry 40S; Mathematics 40S Astronomy (Pre-Calculus); Physics 40S French Placement test is required first day of class. Pre-Nursing Biology 40S, Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus); Geography and Mathematics 40S (Applied) Recommended: Chemistry 40S Environment Pre-Psychiatric Biology 40S, Mathematics 40S Geography and Biology 40S; Mathematics 40S Nursing (Applied or Pre-Calculus); Environment (Applied) Recommended: Chemistry 40S (Environmental Prerequisites are for the 4-year degree. Prerequisites for the Studies Stream) 3-year or minor may differ. Talk to a Student Success Officer. Attend High School in a different province? Compare your courses… Manitoba Ontario Saskatchewan English 40S English ENG4U ELA A30 and B30 Pre-Calculus Math 40S Calc 4U MCV4U or PreCal 30 or Cal 30 A Func/Intro Calc MCB4U Applied Math 40S Math Adv Func MHF4U Math 30F Physics 40S Physics SPH4U Physics 30 Chemistry 40S Chemistry SCH4U Chemistry 30 Biology 40S Biology SBI4U Biology 30 Need more info? Refer to our complete admissions policies at BrandonU.ca/Calendar . 25
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GETTING HERE What’s Next? 1 2 D I S COV E R W H Y B U I S C H O O S E YO U R P R O G R A M T H E P L AC E F O R YO U O F S T U DY ► Participate in a Program Webinar: Learn about life at BU ► Explore Your Options Online: Visit our Future Students from current students, professors, and staff at BU. Register website for detailed program descriptions – BrandonU.ca/ online to reserve your spot. Future-Students/Programs . Explore the Course Calendar for degree charts, course descriptions and academic regulations – BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Visit/Student-for-a-Day BrandonU.ca/Calendar . ► Take a Tour: Due to COVID-19 regulations, tours may not ► Learn More About Indigenous Education at BU: be available at certain times throughout the year. Check Visit BrandonU.ca/Indigenous and see how culture and tradition for updates and register (we require booking two weeks in come first at BU. advance) online. BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Visit/Tour-Info ► Connect with a Student Success Officer: Have questions? Contact FutureStudents@BrandonU.ca or 204-571-7847. ► Tour From Your Home: Check out our campus from the comfort of your own home. Our virtual tour will give you a glimpse of the buildings and campus spaces and give you a feel of what it̕s like to live and learn at BU. BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Virtual-Campus-Tours ► Attend a Virtual Recruitment Presentation: Want to learn more about what Brandon University has to offer and have all of your questions about university answered? Sign up to attend one of our recruitment presentations offered virtually. BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Visit/ 27
GETTING HERE 3 A P P LY O N L I N E It̕s easy! Visit BrandonU.ca/Future-Students to apply. After you have completed the online application, you’ll need pay the $70 application fee, and send us supporting documents like your high school or post-secondary transcripts. Interim high school transcripts can be sent by email to Admissions@BrandonU.ca . Official transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope and be sent directly from the high school, Provincial Government or post-secondary institution to: Brandon University Admissions Office 270-18th Street Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 January 15, 2021 Application Deadline for Bachelor of Education After Degree March 1, 2021 Apply before March 1st to be considered for all automatic and early entrance scholarships June 14, 2021 Application & Document Deadline for Pre-Psychiatric Nursing Winnipeg Site (September 2021 start) August 15, 2021 Undergraduate Application & Document Deadline for all other programs (September 2021 start) December 1, 2021 Undergraduate Application & Document Deadline for all other programs (January 2022 start) Please note: The above deadlines are for Canadian undergraduate students. Deadlines differ for International Applicants and Graduate studies programs. What’s the status of your application? It’s easy to find out. Contact Admissions@BrandonU.ca. BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Apply/High-School/Deadlines 28
GETTING HERE BOARD OF GOVERNORS 4 ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY BU Board of Governors Entrance Scholarship eligibility will A P P LY F O R S C H O L A R S H I P S / be based on Grade 11 marks if students apply before the last B U R S A R I E S /AWA R D S Friday in June of the year they graduate from high school. Students who apply after the last Friday in June shall have Your best chance at scholarships and bursaries comes early. their scholarship eligibility assessed on their final Grade 12 Apply to BU before March 1st to be considered for all of our grades. Students who are awarded Brandon University Board high-value Early Entrance Scholarships and to be automatically of Governors Entrance Scholarships on the basis of their considered for additional early entrance awards. Grade 11 courses may have their award increased should their Grade 12 average at graduation result in a higher award. In no case shall the award be reduced. AU TO M AT I C CO N S I D E R AT I O N ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS MAJOR ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS All applicants from accredited Canadian high schools will automatically be considered for these scholarships. BU offers a large number of entrance scholarships, scholarship‑bursaries, and bursaries each year. Below is a list of just a few of our major entrance scholarships. Visit Awards Academic Award Award Name BrandonU.ca/Scholarships to learn how to apply for scholarships. Available Requirement Amount Watch for important application deadlines – some deadlines BU Board of Various Scholarship are as early as March 1st. Governors Average: Entrance 95.0-100 $2000 92.5-94.9 $1700 Type of Application Scholarship Scholarship # and Value 90.0-92.49 $1400 Scholarship Deadline 87.5-89.9 $1100 85.0-87.49 $800 Chernoff 2 @ $7500 Early March 1 Family Award (renewable Selection BU Board of Various AP Score: for 3 years) Entrance Governors 5 $250 Scholarship Entrance 4 $175 Scholarship: Charles 1 @ $5000 Applied for March 1 Advanced W. Burns (renewable Entrance Placement Scholarships In for 3 years) Scholarship Pre-Medicine BU Board of Various Diploma Governors Score: Mary 1 @ $7100 Applied for June 1 Entrance 43-44 $2800 Cunningham (approx.) Scholarship- 40-42 $2500 Scholarship: 37-39 $2200 (Babuik) Bursary International 34-36 $1900 Memorial Baccalaureate 31-33 $1600 Scholarship (Diploma) 28-30 $1300 26-27 $1100 E. Jay Watson 1 @ $8400 Applied for June 1 Memorial (approx.) Bursary BU Board of Various Higher Level Bursary Governors (HL) Course Entrance Score: 7 $250 BrandonU.ca/Scholarships Scholarship: 6 $200 International 5 $150 Did you know? Many location, regional and national Baccalaureate organizations offer a variety of awards, bursaries and Standard (Individual Level (SL) scholarships specifically for Indigenous Students. Apply now! Courses) Course Score: 7 $200 BrandonU.ca/IPC/Financial-Aid-Scholarships-and-Bursaries 6 $100 29
GETTING HERE YO U A N D YO U R M E A L P L A N 5 Living in residence includes a meal plan, so you don’t have to worry about grocery shopping, having to prepare meals or doing the dishes! Pick between two meal plans: The Premium Plan or the Value Plan. APPLY FOR RESIDENCE Here at Brandon University, residence is more than just a place D I D YO U K N O W ? to live. We offer you several options for living spaces to best match your needs as you work towards your academic and ACC students can live in Residence at BU. Make your home personal goals. away from home affordable and convenient. E X P E R I E N C E CO M M U N I T Y Live in Residences — Meals Included! A N D CO N N EC T I O N Premium Value Meal ACC Meal Plan Plan Students The community you build makes living on campus the best of both worlds. With expanded health and safety protocols, Darrach Hall (All Male Residence) you will have the space and privacy you need while being Double $7504 $6987 $6941 surrounded by new friends. Hundreds of events and activities are planned, including games nights, tournaments, and clubs. Super Single $8840 $8323 $8328 Many residents make friends for life! Flora Cowan Hall (All Female Residence) CO M F O R TA B L E L I V I N G Double $7768 $7250 $7215 Single $8926 $8409 $8417 For students leaving home for the first time, living in residence is a comfortable first step to successful independence. Residence Super Single $9383 $8866 $8892 rooms are equipped with internet and all-new furniture, McMaster Hall (All Gendered Residence) including bed, desk, chair, and bedside drawer. Each residence has shared study areas, TV lounges, laundry facilities. Find extra Double $8593 $8076 $8071 comfort in one of our double rooms that has been converted into a Super Single living space. Single $9756 $9239 $9280 Super Single $10296 $9789 $9840 SUP P ORT AN D S A FE T Y *Estimated residence fees are based on the 2019-20 academic year. Residence offers students the simplicity of independent living Updated prices not available due to Covid-19 housing changes. with the comfort of knowing assistance is close by. Residents Visit BrandonU.ca/Residence/Apply-Now to complete an have access to trained after hours support in form of Residence application. After you have completed the application, Assistants and Campus Security staff. you’ll need to pay the $60 application fee. E N J OY T H E CO N V E N I E N C E BrandonU.ca/Residence Living in residence is easy! Being on-campus, you don’t have to worry about the hassle of commuting; all of your classes are right outside your doorstep! If you have an hour break between classes, you have the convenience of going home to grab a quick nap, study with friends or finish a reading! Parking is also guaranteed to students living in residence. 30
GETTING HERE First-year students can begin registering for courses in May. You can register for courses even if sponsorship has not been confirmed. Courses can fill up, so it is good to register early! Once you have registered for your classes, your Education 6 Sponsor can submit an Authorization to Invoice form to Financial and Registration Services. If your funding does not get approved or you do not plan to attend Brandon University, simply visit the online registration system to YO U R AC A D E M I C I N V E S TM E N T drop your classes and email admissions@brandonu.ca to decline or defer your admission. Brandon University is one of the most affordable places to study in North America. As a student, you’ll be studying for Many sponsored students also apply for Manitoba/Canada about eight months, September through April. Student Loans to help offset the living allowance. SPO N SOR ED S T U D E N T S www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/ www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/ www.mmfeducation.ca/apply Connect with your Education Sponsor early to find out application requirements. Regular communication with your Education Sponsor will help you address the following questions: CANAD I AN S TU D ENT TU I TION ► How many classes do I need to take each term to be eligible Tuition in Arts, Science, Music, Health Studies for sponsorship? and Education ► What expenses are covered (i.e. tuition, text books, 6 credit hours Part-time $1019-$1101 residence/living allowance)? (1 courses per term) Student Status ► What documentation does the Sponsor need from 12 credit hours Part-time $2156-$2321 Brandon University? (2 courses per term) Student Status 18 credit hours Full-time $3098-$3344 (3 courses per term) Student Status 24 credit hours Full-time $3985-$4314 (4 courses per term) Student Status 30 credit hours Full-time $4872-$5283 (5 courses per term) Student Status *Estimated tuition fees are based on the 2020-21 academic year. Want to break it down even further? You can let our online Cost Estimator do the math for you. BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Tuition/Calculator The BU Bookstore has everything you need to be equipped for success. You’ll find affordable options for textbooks such as direct purchase (new or used), renting and price matching. You can even place your order online at brandonushop.ca. Find other items such a school supplies, technological items, apparel and gifts! 31
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