CMU students travel to Latin American to research microfinance
Students from CMU’s Redekop School of Business (RSB) have just returned home from the first RSB study tour to Latin America. From April 29 to May 13, six students and a supervising professor traveled to Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic to explore how microfinance—providing small loans and financial services to the economically poor—is being used
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Local graduates receive award from CMU President
Nicole Richard and David Thiessen take home President’s Medals for scholarship, leadership, and service Winnipeg, May 3, 2012 – Nicole Richard and David Thiessen are the 2013 recipients of Canadian Mennonite University’s (CMU) President’s Medals. CMU President Cheryl Pauls awarded the medals during CMU’s 2013 Graduation Exercises this past Sunday, April 28. Richard, who graduated
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CMU spring concert celebrates wonder and mystery in music
Winnipeg, May 1, 2013 – Four choirs from Canadian Mennonite University’s School of Music presented a concert celebrating the mystery and wonder of music Saturday night. “We often use words like wonder and mystery to describe our experiences of music,” said CMU President Dr. Cheryl Pauls. “But we also connect a sense of wonder and mystery
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Library, learning commons, and bridge building project continues to move forward
$9.3-million raised, variance approved, and tendering begun Winnipeg, May 2, 2013 – Following the celebrations of the 2013 Graduation Exercises at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) comes more exciting news—the university’s newest building project is a few steps closer to becoming a reality. Construction of the CMU Library & Learning Commons and Bridge is slated to
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CMU students travel to Latin American to research microfinance
Students from CMU’s Redekop School of Business (RSB) have just returned home from the first RSB study tour to Latin America. From April 29 to May 13, six students and a supervising professor traveled to Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic to explore how microfinance—providing small loans and financial services to the economically poor—is being used
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Alumni Profiles – Rebecca Hill (CMU ’12)
This video features Rebecca Hill (CMU ’12) at In Gratitude, April 21, 2012, a CMU graduation weekend event at which class members share their experiences through spoken word or musical performance. Hill, soprano, performs with Catherine Richard, piano. The event brings together family members, graduates, students, faculty, and staff. Note of correction : The order
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Stefan Kliewer – Outtatown South Africa Site 2 Leader (2011-2012)
Stefan Kliewer (far left in photo) Outtatown South Africa Site 2 Leader Interview Date: April 13, 2012 In this interview, Stefan shares with David Balzer – host of Sunday@CMU Radio, insights into the value of an OT experience and muses about what color he would use to describe South Africa. Play/Download Here For more information about Outtatown,
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Voices of the Voiceless: Newcomer struck by Canadians’ materialism
By Bethany Penner Canada is known as a land of plenty but, through the eyes of a newcomer, it’s not necessarily the land of happiness. Paulin Bossou and his family moved to Winnipeg from Africa two years ago, and he has seen beyond Canada’s relative affluence and materialism. “People are not living very well
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CMU students travel to Latin American to research microfinance
Students from CMU’s Redekop School of Business (RSB) have just returned home from the first RSB study tour to Latin America. From April 29 to May 13, six students and a supervising professor traveled to Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic to explore how microfinance—providing small loans and financial services to the economically poor—is being used
Voices of the Voiceless: Newcomer struck by Canadians’ materialism
By Bethany Penner Canada is known as a land of plenty but, through the eyes of a newcomer, it’s not necessarily the land of happiness. Paulin Bossou and his family moved to Winnipeg from Africa two years ago, and he has seen beyond Canada’s relative affluence and materialism. “People are not living very well
CMU student athletes achieve academic excellence
When Danielle Klassen has a moment of free time to study, she uses every minute of it. Klassen is one of 14 CMU students who achieved a 4.0 GPA in a full-time course load while also competing on a CMU athletics team. “Balancing school and sports can definitely be a challenge,” says Klassen, a first-year
Local graduates receive award from CMU President
Nicole Richard and David Thiessen take home President’s Medals for scholarship, leadership, and service Winnipeg, May 3, 2012 – Nicole Richard and David Thiessen are the 2013 recipients of Canadian Mennonite University’s (CMU) President’s Medals. CMU President Cheryl Pauls awarded the medals during CMU’s 2013 Graduation Exercises this past Sunday, April 28. Richard, who graduated
Alumni Profile – Matt Sawatzky (CMU ’06)
May 2, 2013 – Matt Sawatzky likes photography because photos tell stories in ways that words cannot. “Learning to do that well—to be able to capture a story visually—is interesting to me,” says Sawatzky, who participated in CMU’s Outtatown Discipleship School 2001-2002 and graduated from CMU with a three-year B.A. in International Development Studies (IDS)
CMU spring concert celebrates wonder and mystery in music
Winnipeg, May 1, 2013 – Four choirs from Canadian Mennonite University’s School of Music presented a concert celebrating the mystery and wonder of music Saturday night. “We often use words like wonder and mystery to describe our experiences of music,” said CMU President Dr. Cheryl Pauls. “But we also connect a sense of wonder and mystery
Library, learning commons, and bridge building project continues to move forward
$9.3-million raised, variance approved, and tendering begun Winnipeg, May 2, 2013 – Following the celebrations of the 2013 Graduation Exercises at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) comes more exciting news—the university’s newest building project is a few steps closer to becoming a reality. Construction of the CMU Library & Learning Commons and Bridge is slated to
Luncheon showcases CMU’s Redekop School of Business
Winnipeg, April 30, 2013 – More than 40 businesspeople, students, and teachers gathered at CMU on April 9 as the university’s Redekop School of Business (RSB) partnered with the Winnipeg chapter of Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) for a luncheon. The luncheon allowed CMU Associate Professor of International Business Jeff Huebner to showcase the university’s
CMU celebrates class of 2013
Dr. Cheryl Pauls awards 95 degrees, two certificates during first Graduation Service as CMU’s president Winnipeg, April 29, 2013 – Canadian Mennonite University recognized the accomplishments of its students this past weekend, awarding degrees to 95 graduates and presenting program certificates to two recipients during its 2013 Graduation Exercises. The event, held on Sunday afternoon, April
Student Profiles – Rafael Amaya (2013)
April 24, 2013 – After attending a different university, Rafael Amaya chose to study at CMU’s Redekop School of Business (RSB) to complete his education. “When I looked into RSB, I found a school that gives professionals a combination of technical skills and human values that will not only allow them to meet the demands
