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Christmas at CMU
As the north side of CMU began to transform into a very Christmas-like place, the sense of anticipation about Christmas at CMU became more and more real. Since this is my first year being part of the CMU community, I really didn't understand why there was so much preparation for and excitement about this event. The day arrived and there was excitement and Christmas spirit in the air.
As some of my friends and I walked towards the north building, we realized how packed the place was going to be. Most of the people I walked with were not planning on staying too long and were hoping to get cider, a couple of cookies, and maybe watch one of the performances. As soon as we stepped inside, we were surprised by the multitude of individuals bustling from one place to another and the smell of the cookies that we had been craving. I was hoping to meet with a friend in between all the commotion, but after waiting for a couple of minutes I was carried with the crowd to hear the CMU Chamber Choir. I was impressed at how professional and great the choir sounded. I enjoyed every piece and the crowd seemed to agree with me as we all erupted in applause after their performance. The performances were so good that my friends and I nearly forgot about the cookies and apple cider. While making a quick run to get snacks, I was amazed at how many people bumped into old friends, professors, and family members. Names and greetings were shouted out as people moved from one performance to another. I was able to enjoy the Men's Chorus and after their extraordinary performance, the crowd was delighted by the Guitar Ensemble.
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CMU student elected to city council
Students put their studies on hold for a variety of reasons, but Scott Gillingham’s reason is unique: he was elected to Winnipeg’s city council.
Gillingham, a student in Canadian Mennonite University’s (CMU) Graduate School of Theology and Ministry (GSTM), was declared the winner in the St. James-Brooklands ward when polls closed in Winnipeg’s civic election on Wednesday, October 22.
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Exploring Restorative Justice at Face2Face Event
I had the opportunity to be part of the Face2Face event “Restorative Justice: Soft on Crime or Building Community Security?” The air was filled with excitement as the host presented the speakers who would tell us about their experiences with restorative justice.
Jae-Young Lee, the first speaker, used to be a soldier in the South Korean army. After being in service, he knew that there had to be alternative ways to reach justice without the use of violence. He is currently a restorative justice specialist in Seoul, South Korea.
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MSC alumna receives Rotary Peace Fellowship
MSC alumna Nadia Mahmood (MSC '03, IDS 3–year) has been awarded a fully funded Rotary Peace Fellowship to pursue a Master of International Relations–Peace and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland, Australia.
The internationally competitive fellowship is awarded annually to individuals who are committed to the advancement of peace. Aimed at potential world and community leaders, the master’s degree at the University of Queensland is designed to equip students to have a practical effect on addressing international and regional conflicts.
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Hutterites honour CMU professor with $10,000 donation, artwork
Hutterites in southern Manitoba honoured a Canadian Mennonite University professor last month for his contribution to their community.
The Hutterian Brethren Education Committee recognized Dr. John J. Friesen, Professor Emeritus of History and Theology, for his work teaching church and Hutterite history courses. Between 2000 and 2014, Friesen taught a number of courses to several hundred Hutterite teachers, pastors, and young people from across southern Manitoba, South Dakota, and Minnesota.
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