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In The World But Not Of It offers a look inside Hutterite colonies

In The World But Not Of It offers a look inside Hutterite colonies

Posted in News Releases  •  Tuesday, September 6, 2022 @ 3:44 PM

MHC Gallery invites visitors to look inside the often-misunderstood and cloistered world of Hutterite colonies with a new exhibition by Brandon-photographer Tim Smith.

In The World But Not Of It is a collection of photographs created over the 13 years that Smith has spent developing relationships with Hutterite colonies across Manitoba. In a modern western world faced with increasing levels of isolation and loneliness, Hutterite community life offers a different perspective. In fact, Smith says that the importance given to engagement in family life, social life and spirituality, as well as the defined purpose for their lives, means that Hutterite communities meet many of the requirements to be considered Blue Zones—areas where health, happiness, and life expectancy rates are higher than average.

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Fall 2022 return to campus

Fall 2022 return to campus

Posted in News Releases  •  Tuesday, August 23, 2022 @ 9:19 AM

Masks – encouraged, but not required at this time

CMU encourages mask wearing for those who feel it is appropriate but will not require masks to be worn on-campus. Please be hospitable and considerate of those around you.

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2022 CSOP Lecture: "Choosing Love in the Wake of Wounding"

2022 CSOP Lecture: "Choosing Love in the Wake of Wounding"

Posted in News Releases  •  Wednesday, June 8, 2022 @ 10:45 AM

Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) will host its annual Canadian School of Peacebuilding (CSOP) lecture on June 16 at 7:30 PM in Marpeck Commons. Acclaimed professor, activist, and thought-leader Dr. Johonna McCants-Turner will give this year's public lecture.

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Anna Schwartz performing at the 17th annual Verna Mae Music Competition

Pianist wins 2022 Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition

Posted in News Releases  •  Monday, May 9, 2022 @ 9:25 AM

A pianist from Fort Frances, Ontario is the winner of the 17th annual Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU).

Anna Schwartz's performance in the finals, held on Friday, April 8 in CMU's Laudamus Auditorium, earned her first place and the $700 prize that comes with it.

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CMU announces 2022 Leadership Scholarship recipients

CMU announces 2022 Leadership Scholarship recipients

Posted in News Releases  •  Friday, May 6, 2022 @ 9:14 AM

This year's recipients are Micah Janzen, Madeline Hiebert, Lia Campbell-Enns, and Julia Sawatzky. Each awarded $3,500 annually for up to four years, to a maximum of $14,000.

Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) takes every effort to make university accessible and affordable. In 2021/22, CMU administered over $750,000 in scholarships and bursaries to roughly 50% of the student population.

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