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Christmas at CMU
Start the Advent and Christmas seasons with mini concerts held throughout Assiniboine Castle. Wander the halls of this heritage building while sipping hot apple cider and eating a cookie. Visit the Christmas Market in Marpeck Commons before or after the performances. Showtimes at 2:00 and 7:00 PM
Discover Day
Discover what it means to belong to the CMU community—tour our campus, experience a sample class, meet professors, learn about student supports, and explore your interests. Join us for a full- or half-day in-person experience.
Mennonite Community Orchestra | From the Wish List...
CMU's orchestra in residence will feature Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8, the overture to La Forza Del Destini, an opera by Giuseppe Verdi, and Henryk Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 2, featuring Bella Rogers as soloist. Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for students, 16 and under free when accompanied by an adult.
News and Stories
Sunday at CMU: November 2026
Images for the Christian Life
This month on Sunday at CMU, we are re-airing meditations from Sue Sorensen, Professor of English at CMU.
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CMU graduate students awarded $27,000 research scholarships
Two graduate students at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) have received Canada Graduate Research Scholarships to support research exploring how communities can respond to climate change and how survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation can rebuild their lives.
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A different approach to preparing future teachers
Two months into Canadian Mennonite University's (CMU) inaugural Bachelor of Education After-Degree Program, future teachers are already putting their learning into practice.
Read More2026 J.J. Thiessen Lecture Series featuring Dr. Shayna Sheinfeld (videos)
In this lecture series, we will explore how acts of resistance show up in the Bible and beyond by examining how women and other minoritized populations challenged their oppression. Analyzed through the lenses of showing up, paying attention, and doing the work, these ancient figures offer powerful models for disruptive and subversive action for audiences today.
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Madly Friesen (CMU '20, BMus) - Bringing New Sounds to Faraday School (Winnipeg School Division)
At Faraday School, the music room is a place where students explore creativity through music, dance, drama, and movement. Teacher Madly Friesen creates opportunities for students to express themselves, collaborate, and find a sense of belonging through the performing arts.
Starting their second teaching year at Faraday, Friesen is already celebrating significant milestones. Students won the CBC Music Class Challenge with their original song, "Rise to the Challenge", and the school received an $18,000 MusiCounts Innovation Grant to expand its music program.
Upcoming Events
Discover Weekend
Are you a high school student who lives outside of Winnipeg? Discover Weekends are designed with you in mind. You’ll experience a full Discover Day, plus two nights in residence and an off-campus excursion to explore our city.
Christmas at CMU Christmas Market
Browse a thoughtfully curated selection of gifts and handmade items featuring local makers, CommonWord’s Christmas sale, and live music.
Open House
You're invited to a quick introduction to CMU, designed for prospective students of all ages and their families. This dynamic event allows for you to tour the campus, meet profs and students, and more at your own pace.
renew 2027 | Shaped by Scripture: Radical Discipleship in the way of Jesus
A two-day conference to resource pastors and church leaders featuring Rev. Dr. Drew G.I. Hart, Associate Professor of Theology at Messiah University (Mechanicsburg PA). Examine challenging biblical texts, the importance of reading in community, and the call to solidarity with those on the margins.
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