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©Ellen Paulley. Brigitte Sabourin. Menno Simons College.

Moving forward through mediation

Being passionate about solving the world’s problems is a common trait among MSC students, says Brigitte Sabourin.

The skills and knowledge she’s gaining in her four-year Conflict Resolution Studies (CRS) degree are equipping her and her classmates to make positive change even when the quantity and magnitude of world issues seem daunting and difficult to address, she says.

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©Ellen Paulley. Peace Research journal. Menno Simons College.

Peace Research journal

One of my favourite activities at Menno Simons College is editing the academic journal Peace Research: The Canadian Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies.   

In continuous publication since 1969, Peace Research is Canada's oldest and primary scholarly, refereed journal in its area, with authors and readers in Canada and all over the world.

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Bridge-builder Profile: Moses & Jessica Falco

Most people wait until after graduation to give back to their alma mater, but not Moses Falco. While he was still a student, Falco and his wife, Jessica, bought a tile in support of the Connect Campaign to fund the construction of Marpeck Commons.

“Giving is part of what we think it means to be faithful followers of Jesus,” says Falco, who will graduate next month with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media.

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Building relationships, making change: Four alumni reflect on their work as lawyers

When he visited CMU last September to accept a 2015 Blazer Distinguished Alumni Award, Larry Plenert (CMBC ’78) remarked how one of his professors inspired him to become a lawyer.

One of Plenert’s classmates asked Dr. David ‘Doc’ Schroeder, Professor of New Testament and Philosophy, if it was appropriate for Mennonites to be lawyers.

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©Craig Terlson. Karen Ridd. Menno Simons College.

Interview with Karen Ridd

One of the fun things about teaching is how much learning you get to do. I've been having a great time learning more because of teaching IDS. And I've been struck by how much each area enhances the other.

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