BU remembers Nicholson’s legacy
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This article was published 11/01/2023 (614 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The Brandon University community is in mourning following news that longtime anthropology professor Bev Nicholson died Monday at age 86.
Nicholson taught in BU’s departments of Native studies and anthropology from 1981 until his retirement in 2013, having previously obtained his bachelor of arts degree from the university in 1978.
He later earned a master of arts (1980) and PhD (1987) in archaeology from Simon Fraser University.
Bev Nicholson
Nicholson was never content with confining himself to the classroom.
Throughout his career, he was known as a prolific researcher, who once secured nearly $2.5 million from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) for a five-year study of Indigenous peoples’ past interaction with the Canadian Prairies.
In addition to editing and contributing to three books, Nicholson authored and co-authored dozens of papers published in archaeological journals and presented nearly 100 papers and posters at academic conferences.
Nicholson also did his part as a member of the university’s administration, serving on the BU Board of Governors and becoming the acting dean of arts in 2000.
Outside of BU, Nicholson made his mark in the broader archeological community, at one point being president of the Canadian Archaeological Association, a board member of the SSHRC and serving on the Brandon General Museum development committee.
In terms of his accomplishments at BU, Nicholson has many academic awards to his name, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Senate Award for Excellence in Research, the President’s Medal and the Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Teaching.
“Dr. Nicholson left a tremendous legacy at Brandon University through his teaching, research and service,” longtime colleague Mary Malainey said in a Thursday news release.
“He was also an excellent mentor and guided many students who went on to successful careers in archaeology.”
Nicholson is survived by his wife Sylvia, children Daniel, Stephen, Jennifer and stepdaughter Giselle Fowler.
Service arrangements are being conducted through Memories Chapel in Brandon.
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