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March 3 at 4:00 PM (CST) | Music at CMU
Find out more about CMU's music and music therapy programming
COVID-19 is shining a light on our assumptions about the elderly among us
Watch February 24's panel discussion including a Personal Care Home Executive, seniors, Indigenous Elders
Latest News & Stories
CMU remembers the legacy of Menno Wiebe
2021.02.17 @ 1:36 PM • Stories
After years of health struggles, Menno Wiebe died on January 5 at the age of 88 surrounded by family and loved ones. Wiebe, a family man, anthropologist, justice advocate, poet, gardener, and founder of what is now called Indigenous-Settlers Relations, was an important figure in the history of the CMU community.
Graduating from CMBC in 1961, Wiebe went on to eventually teach Introduction to Native Studies and Introduction to Anthropology part-time at CMBC in the following years. Andrew Dyck, Assistant Professor of Christian Spirituality and Pastoral Ministry at CMU, remembers taking classes with Menno and how Menno would inspire and recruit students to volunteer and garden on Indigenous reserves. "Menno had a way of capturing the imagination of college and university students with the work he was doing to build relationships with Indigenous communities," says Dyck, "I grew up with all the normal white stereotypes about Indigenous people, Menno helped break these down. He had a vision that Mennonites could do better."
Remembering the legacy of former CMBC President John H. Neufeld
2021.02.17 @ 1:36 PM • Stories
On January 11, John H. Neufeld, former President and Associate Professor of Practical Theology at CMBC (from 1984-1997), passed away after many years of battling a series of severe health crises. Being the last long-term president before CMU became a university, Neufeld's presence and passion was a formative force that helped prepare the way for furthering the quality of education in what is now the CMU community.
Alumnus receives Lieutenant-Governor's Award for advancing interreligious understanding
2021.02.16 @ 1:45 PM • Stories
On February 16, John Longhurst received the Lieutenant-Governor's Award for the Advancement of Interreligious Understanding, an annual honour presented to a Manitoban who embodies understanding between religious groups.
Longhurst graduated in 1979 from Mennonite Brethren Bible College, one of CMU's predecessor colleges, and was CMU's Director of Communications from 2005-09. He has been a freelance faith columnist and reporter at the Winnipeg Free Press since 2003. Two years ago, he initiated a project to increase religion coverage at the Free Press, one of the reasons he has earned this award.
Sunday@CMU: February 2021
2021.02.07 @ 12:00 AM • Audio
Theme: Virtues for the Pandemic
This month on Sunday@CMU, we are hearing a series of meditations from Delmar Epp, Associate Professor of Psychology at CMU. Delmar has taught at CMU since 2000, including courses in child development, social psychology, and the psychology of motivation. Throughout this series, he will use the lens of positive psychology to explore how we can survive, and even thrive, during difficult times.
So What? A Podcast – Episode 2: Polarization
2021.02.01 @ 3:00 PM • Audio
The gap between "us" and "them" seems to be getting wider. Professional mediator Sandy Koop Harder says we need to shift the goal of conversations from agreement to understanding. Editor and journalist Will Braun practices these ideas by moving toward people with opposing beliefs.
Upcoming Events
CommonWord is open limited hours for in-store shopping; rest of CMU campus is currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic
CommonWord Bookstore and Resource Centre is now open for in-person shopping, from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday. Call 204.594.0524 upon arrival for store entry.
Mar
3
Wednesday Webinar | Music at CMU
Studying music at a post-secondary level provides you with the skills and knowledge to be a creative and analytical thinker who is prepared to pursue a range of vocations and careers. Find out more about CMU's music and music therapy programming.
4:00 PM
online
Mar
10
MSC Social Justice Fair
This networking event provides an opportunity for students and the public to engage with and learn about organizations actively working in areas of social justice, community development, newcomer services, environment, peace and nonviolent action.
11:00 AM
online
Mar
10
Wednesday Webinar | Pre-Professional Tracks at CMU
CMU pre-professional tracks are designed to prepare you for success in future studies or specific careers in areas such as law, medicine, or social work. Find out the benefits of getting your start at CMU.
4:00 PM
online
Mar
24
Public Lecture with Dr. Chris Huebner | Absent Fathers, Invisible Mothers, and the Irrepressible Dance of Love: A Reading of the Theological Virtues as Epistemological Virtues
Taking a cue from the philosopher Stanley Cavell, this lecture navigates the intersection of epistemology and ethics by way of an encounter with the mode of drama. This lecture is presented by the Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre (TMTC).
6:00 PM
online
Mar
31
ReNew: Resources for Preaching | James with Sheila Klassen-Wiebe
How do you preach from James so that it doesn’t sound like a scolding or a long list of “do’s” and “don’ts”?
11:00 AM
online
Mar
31
Virtual Open House
Join us for an online tour of CMU's campus, live questions and answers with our Admissions team, and a chance to hear from faculty and current students.
4:00 PM
online
March 10, 2021
MSC Social Justice Fair
11:00 AM online
Keep an eye on MSC's social media to see exhibitor spotlights and find out how to register. Registration is required to attend this event.
Interact with community organizations and your peers, learn about important causes and issues, find opportunities for involvement, and enter for a chance to win prizes!
