Press Release: CMU instructor, MSC alumni named as CBC Manitoba Future 40 finalists

Canadian Mennonite University congratulates one of its faculty and two of its alumni on being part of CBC Manitoba’s Future 40, a list of Manitobans under the age of 40 who are making a big impact on their community.

James Magnus-Johnston, Instructor of Political Studies and Economics, was named one of the finalists late last month after CBC Manitoba and Metro called on Manitobans to nominate people. More than 195 nominations came in.

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Science at CMU: Loving God's Creation

I don’t really like getting up at 7:30 AM snoozing until 8:00, forcing myself into a shower, propelling myself to a hastily eaten breakfast, and then speedwalking to my 8:30 class.

But as soon as Professor John Brubacher opens his mouth, I am content.

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Naomi Happychuk conducting a focus group discussion with farmers in Jumla, Nepal (Photo courtesy Naomi Happychuk)

A passion for development

Alumna Naomi Happychuk (MSC '11, IDS Honours) says MSC helped expand her passion for development.

Happychuk, who obtained an Honours International Development Studies (IDS) degree, values the blend of critical thinking and practical experience MSC provides.

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Another Opening, Another Show!

CMU students have done it again, with The Merry Wives of Windsor!

CMU's Music department is one of its strongest faculties, and even if you're not in it, you can tell. Music permeates CMU culture. The university's choirs, which are open to students of all programs, are always full. The weekly recitals given by students taking independent applied music studies, say in voice or piano or saxophone, are always well attended by students of every bent. We sing in Chapel, we sing at Wednesday Night Worship, our student body comprises dozens of independent little bands and singer-songwriter acts that play regular gigs both locally and inter-provincially.

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Reflections on CMU's First Scientist-in-Residence

In February, CMU had the privilege of hosting Dr. Henry Janzen, a research scientist in soil biochemistry at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research centre in Lethbridge, Alberta. His studies focus on how different farming techniques impact prairie ecosystems. His extensive research in nitrogen and carbon flows allows him to work on and participate in reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Recently Dr. Janzen has expanded his field of study to include socio-ecological issues, which include finding ways to create sustainable farming methods which encourage biodiversity, allow the conversation of soils, the wise use of energy, and creating a harmonious community.

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