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Canadian Mennonite University set to host seventh Muslim-Mennonite dialogue

A 16-year-old interfaith dialogue between Mennonite and Shi'a Muslim scholars—held in Canada and Iran over the years—will continue at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) next week.

Shi'a Muslim-Mennonite Christian Dialogue 7 will take place Wednesday, March 7 to Saturday, March 10. The event will bring together Shi'a Muslim scholars from the Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute (IKERI) in Qom, Iran and Mennonite scholars from Canada and the U.S. for a series of presentations, responses, and discussions on the topic, "Religion and Youth."

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Peter Janzen, third from left, poses with Riley Dyck, Emma Heinrichs, and Katy Unruh

Pianist from Saskatchewan wins 2018 Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition

A pianist from Saskatchewan is the winner of the 13th annual Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU).

Emma Heinrichs' performance earned her first place and the $700 prize that comes with it on Thursday, February 15.

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Senator Murray Sinclair

The Honourable Senator Murray Sinclair to speak at CMU about reconciliation efforts across Canada

The Honourable Senator Murray Sinclair will present a public lecture at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) next month.

Sinclair will give the lecture, titled "The TRC, Calls to Action and the Mountain Before Us: Stories of Hope and Challenge," in Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.) on Monday, March 5 at 7:00 PM. Admission is free. All are welcome to attend.

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Local artists featured in new MHC Gallery exhibitions

Local artists featured in new MHC Gallery exhibitions

Two new exhibitions open at the MHC Gallery on Friday, March 16 at 7:00 PM. The exhibitions will run from March 16-May 5.

Faye Hall (main level)

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CMU students set to participate in 13th annual Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition

CMU students set to participate in 13th annual Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition

Canadian Mennonite University is pleased to announce the 13th Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition, which will take place on Thursday, February 15.

The annual event features students from the CMU School of Music competing for three cash prizes. The first-place winner is awarded $700, the second-place winner receives $500, and the third-place winner takes home $300.

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