News Releases
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.
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.
April 25 update: on-campus COVID-19 protocols
Posted in News Releases Monday, April 25, 2022 @ 5:15 PM
To close of the winter semester, here is an update to on-campus protocols, requirements, and closures:
- Starting May 1, 2022, masks are not a requirement on the main Shaftesbury campus for at least the summer months. Masks are recommended if you have been in contact with someone who has been ill, if you have any symptoms yourself, or for other reasons for which you feel wearing a mask would be appropriate.NO!
- If you test positive for COVID-19, please follow provincial recommendations for isolation periods, as found here. If you are otherwise feeling unwell, please stay home until recovered, as the preservation of a healthy in-person experience remains a priority.
CMU is Climate Smart certified again in 2022
Posted in News Releases Friday, April 22, 2022 @ 10:39 AM
Maybe it's that Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) is nestled delicately into the scenic Assiniboine Forest; possibly, it's a deeply embedded philosophy or theology, but it's clear that sustainability has always been important to CMU.
CMU to honour Terry LeBlanc and Bev LeBlanc with the 2022 PAX Award
Posted in News Releases Tuesday, April 19, 2022 @ 11:46 AM
Theologians and community organizers Terry LeBlanc and Bev LeBlanc will be honored with the 2022 Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) PAX Award.
CMU President Cheryl Pauls will present the award to the LeBlancs on April 30 at CMU's 2022 graduation ceremony, where Terry LeBlanc will also give the commencement address.