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How a local professor spent 20 years exploring the meaning of 'Oh My God'
Does the phrase "Oh my God" offend you? Have you ever wondered how it became something that people blurt out multiple times a day?
David Balzer, an associate professor of communications and media at Canadian Mennonite University and a storyteller at heart, is preparing to release an audio documentary that will answer all of these questions and more.
#myCMUlife | Finding purpose through music
If you would have asked me back in 2020 where I saw myself in five years, your guess would've been as good as mine. I've always been indecisive, but with the world in disarray, nobody knew what the future had in store.
Sunday@CMU: February 2025
Suffering the Truth: Occasional Sermons and Reflections
This month on Sunday@CMU, we hear from Chris Huebner, Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy at CMU. As we prepare to observe Lent next month, Chris will get us thinking about this season in the church calendar with excerpts from his book, Suffering the Truth: Occasional Sermons and Reflections.
2025 Friesen Lectures Series | Anabaptist Peace Witness - Historical Significance and Today's Mission (videos)
2025 John and Margaret Friesen Lecture Series is a two-part installment titled, "Anabaptist Peace Witness – Historical Significance and Today's Mission," with Dr. Astrid von Schlachta, Head of the Mennonite Research Center and lecturer at the University of Regensburg. The lectures took place on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at CMU.
CMU announces appointment of academic dean
Dr. Janet Brenneman, Professor of Music, has been appointed Academic Dean of Canadian Mennonite University (CMU).
Effective July 2025, Dr. Brenneman begins a five-year term as Academic Dean spending her time working to support CMU faculty processes as well as maintaining a small teaching load to conduct CMU Choirs.
Upcoming Events
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.
Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.)
February 20 6:00–8:00 PM

Face2Face | Anabaptism at 500: Commitment to Scripture
From 1525 to 2025, Anabaptists have taken a very personal and community-oriented approach to their embrace of the scriptures. This evening’s conversation will investigate the ways the Bible shaped the 16th century Anabaptist movement at its inception and continues to uniquely define the Anabaptist tradition today. We will also celebrate the Canadian launch of the Anabaptist Community Bible.
Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.) & livestream
February 27 7:00 PM
Discover Day
Join us for a full- or half-day in-person experience. Tour the campus, visit a class, meet profs and current students, learn about financial aid opportunities, enjoy a treat from folio café, and more.
CMU Campus
February 28
CommonWord Book Launch | The Word Fulfilled by Michael Pahl
Join author Michael Pahl with guests Janessa Nayler-Giesbrecht and Phil Campbell-Enns as they discuss how Jesus read his Bible, and what this might mean for how we should read ours.
Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.) & livestream
March 6 7:00 PM

20th Annual Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition
Featuring finalists Jacob Kenny, Julia Norris, Allison Ong, Shanley Vogan, and Stefanie Zacharias.
Laudamus Auditorium
March 20 7:00 PM