Institution Brandon University Established 1969 Members 3,100 | Location Brandon, Manitoba President Nick Brown | |
Vice presidents Jillian Vanderheiden (VP Internal)
Greg Monias (VP External) | ||
The Brandon University Students' Union (BUSU) represents undergraduate, graduate, and distance students at Brandon University in Manitoba, Canada. BUSU is a non-profit organization that represents approximately 3,100 students. It was incorporated in 1969 as Local 37 of the Canadian Federation of Students and is located in the Knowles-Douglas Centre at Brandon University.
BUSU is the primary investor and majority shareholder of Students' Union Drinking Spot Incorporated (SUDS Inc), the corporation responsible for the operation of Brandon University's on-campus bar. SUDS is located in the basement of the Knowles-Douglas Building.
BUSU is contracted by the Knowles-Douglas Commission to maintain the day-to-day operations of the Knowles-Douglas Centre, which includes the campus bookstore, Headlines Hair Studio, Forbidden Flavors, and Look Music as tenants.
The BUSU office is located on the 1st floor of the Knowles-Douglas Centre at Brandon University.
Services
BUSU offers many services to students. A $17 U-Pass is paid for by each student on the Brandon campus, valid from September 1 to August 31 of the next year. Computers are also available for student use during office hours. International Student Identity Cards(ISIC) can be obtained at the BUSU office. The BUSU food bank is a confidential service available to all Brandon University students in need of assistance. The food bank is operated by volunteers and sustained through donations and BUSU financing.
Handbook
Each year the students' union produces ~3,000 student planners, which are available to students for free. The handbook provides information about the university and the students' union along with a weekly calendar for students to track course assignments and all of their extra curricular activities.
Work Study
BUSU and the Brandon University each contribute $15,000 annually to the work study program. The funding is granted to professors and other members of the Brandon University Community to hire students to assist in research projects, or in other engagement with the local community.
Health and Dental Plan
In 2008, Brandon University students voted in favor of creating a Health and Dental Plan for students who do not have alternative coverage. BUSU administers the Health and Dental plan provided by C&C Insurance and Student VIP.