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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Press release: MSC hosts insight mediation workshop
March 25, 2015
Winnipeg, MAN.—The workshop “Practicing Insight Mediation: Helping Conflicting Parties Make Wise Decisions” will be led by Dr. Cheryl Picard, professor emeritus at Carleton University and principle of Cheryl Picard & Associates.
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Keeping it Real: How volunteering as a peer tutor could make your CMU experience
My name is Beth Downey. I'm a third-year English student and I started volunteering for Peer Assisted Learning (PAL), CMU's volunteer tutoring program, in my first year. PAL gets most all of its volunteers by gathering recommendations from faculty; you'll understand why when I say that I might never have joined up if I hadn't found out that one of my English professors recommended me. I would have assumed I needed to be older, more experienced, more advanced. And looking back, I would have missed out.
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Film by alumnus explores cyclocross culture in Manitoba
Cyclocross is the subject of a new documentary by alumnus Zach Peters (CMU ‘10).
Narrated by four members of the cyclocross community, Sprocket and Chain explores the sport’s popularity in Manitoba. You can watch the documentary below.
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International experience inspires local action
Alumna Christie McLeod (MSC '14, IDS 4–year) can pinpoint the exact time in her life when she knew she wanted to study and work in the fields of international development and human rights.
It was when she spent six months as a volunteer teacher in a preschool in Capricorn, a South African township, teaching colours, numbers, and shapes, among other topics.
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