Sunday at CMU

Sunday at CMU: August 2026

Posted in Audio  |  Sunday, August 2, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

A Theology of Communications

This month on Sunday at CMU, we're rebroadcasting sermons from David Balzer, Associate Professor of Communications and Media at CMU. David is an alumnus of Mennonite Brethren Bible College and holds a Master of Arts in Speech Communication from California State University in Fresno. He worked for more than a decade in broadcast radio and developed CMU's Communications and Media degree program. In this series, he delves into some key points of a theology of communications, considering how we might develop a biblical response to our unique technological era.

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After completing his third year at CMU, biology student Ryan Bilous presented his team's mathematical biology research alongside graduate students and researchers at a national mathematics conference.

How one biology student found himself among PhD researchers

Posted in Student Profiles  |  Friday, July 31, 2026 @ 2:44 PM

Ryan Bilous is getting used to being mistaken for a PhD candidate in mathematics, even though, in reality, he just finished his third year as a biology undergrad at CMU.

Bilous recently presented his mathematical biology research project at the 2026 Canadian Applied and Industrial Mathematics Society conference in Regina, Saskatchewan. His project focused on mathematically modeling neurons in epileptic seizures. The goal of the project was to mathematically predict when benzodiazepines, the first-line drug, should be delivered to prevent a seizure.

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Dr. Jodi Dueck-Read, Director of the Research Office, says the growing research culture at CMU is creating new opportunities for faculty and students.

Research is reaching new heights at CMU

Posted in Stories  |  Monday, July 20, 2026 @ 9:35 AM

At CMU, research extends beyond the classroom. Undergraduate students have opportunities to work alongside faculty as research assistants, contributing to meaningful research while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

For Dr. Jodi Dueck-Read, Director of the Research Office, those opportunities give students an inside look at the research process.

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Professor Adele Atkinson, Professor of Practice in Financial Literacy and Wellbeing at the University of Birmingham, visited CMU during Research Week to share insights on the relationship between academic research, financial wellbeing, and public policy.

Research that reaches beyond the classroom

Posted in Stories  |  Monday, July 13, 2026 @ 12:02 PM

During Research Week, CMU welcomed Dr. Adele Atkinson, who brought decades of experience in financial literacy, research, and public policy.

Her visit provided an opportunity for the CMU community to hear from a researcher whose work has spanned universities, international organizations, and policy discussions around the world.

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Evelyn Kampen (CMU '12) was a standout student-athlete, coach, and mentor whose legacy continues to inspire future generations of CMU Blazers through the Evelyn Kampen Memorial Scholarship.

Honouring a life that continues to inspire

Posted in Stories  |  Thursday, July 9, 2026 @ 3:49 PM

The Evelyn Kampen Memorial Scholarship Fund for Women's Volleyball was established at CMU in 2026 to honour the remarkable life and athletic legacy of Evelyn Kampen, an alumna (CMU '12) and former Blazer student-athlete and coach who passed away in 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Even more than a recognition of her accomplishments on the court, the scholarship celebrates the values Kampen embodied: perseverance, leadership, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others succeed.

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