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CMU welcomes Dr. Alexander Sawatsky to lead new Bachelor of Social Work degree program

CMU welcomes Dr. Alexander Sawatsky to lead new Bachelor of Social Work degree program

Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) is excited to announce that Dr. Alexander Sawatsky will join the university as Professor and Chair of Social Work. Sawatsky's appointment starts September 1, 2023, when he will begin working on the development of CMU's new Bachelor of Social Work degree program, set to begin in Fall 2024.

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CMU announces 2023 Leadership Scholarship recipients  

CMU announces 2023 Leadership Scholarship recipients  

Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) offers students over 300 unique scholarships and bursaries, meaning in 2022/23, over $720,000 was delivered directly to students.

Now, CMU is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Leadership Scholarship: Daunte Byfield (Linden Christian School), Mikayla Wiebe (Morris School), Nya Dubyk (W.C. Miller Collegiate), and Victoria Welsh (Landmark Collegiate).

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CMU to launch professionally aligned, socially impactful Bachelor of Social Work degree program

CMU to launch professionally aligned, socially impactful Bachelor of Social Work degree program

Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) is excited to announce the development of a new Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program.

The program will deeply align with CMU's mission and commitments to reconciliation in church and society, as well as Mennonite/Anabaptist traditions of service and community development. This degree will provide students with the skills and abilities needed to help facilitate the health and well-being of vulnerable persons and communities across Canada.

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Winners of the 18th annual Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition: Georg Neuhofer, William Harder, and Carrie Schulz (left to right)

Pianist wins 2023 Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition

A pianist from Inglis, Manitoba is the winner of the 18th annual Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU).

Georg Neuhofer's performance in the finals, held on Thursday, March 23 in CMU's Laudamus Auditorium, earned him first place and the $700 prize that comes with it.

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César García, the General Secretary for Mennonite World Conference (MWC), will be recognized with the 2023 CMU PAX Award.

CMU to honour César García with the 2023 PAX Award

César García, the General Secretary for Mennonite World Conference (MWC), will be recognized with the 2023 Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) PAX Award.

CMU President Dr. Cheryl Pauls will present the award at CMU's Convocation Ceremony on April 29 at Bethel Mennonite Church, where García will also give the commencement address.

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