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CMU names head coaches for new cross-country running program
Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) has appointed Calvin Reimer and Noel Kendle as head coaches of its new varsity cross-country running program within CMU Blazers Athletics.
Reimer and Kendle bring nearly two decades of combined experience as both student-athletes and coaches with the Manitoba Running Association.
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Training for the frontline of nonviolent resistance
Local and global events play out on our phones, computers, and on the dews daily in front of our eyes. With the increasing prevalence of social media and instant messaging, exposure to injustice has never been more immediate or overwhelming.
The sheer scale of harm can be demoralizing, leaving many unsure how to respond in meaningful ways.
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CMU launches Voices for Peace, a rapid-response community choir
At a time when many communities are wrestling with fear, polarization, and uncertainty, CMU is inviting community members to lend their voices to a new rapid-response community choir called Voices for Peace. This choir may be called upon to sing at community events, peaceful demonstrations, and public moments where shared song can help foster courage, solidarity, and hope.
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MCC alumnus Dr. Chris Rice in Manitoba for speaking events focused on peacebuilding and reconciliation
Dr. Chris Rice, a respected global voice in peacebuilding, Mennonite Central Committee alumnus, and an award-winning author, will be in Manitoba for a series of speaking events from March 11-15.
Rice is the featured speaker at the Canadian Mennonite University Face2Face speaker series event on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The event is co-presented by MCC Manitoba and CMU and takes place at Marpeck Commons, 2299 Grant Ave., Winnipeg. He will present an address titled, Being Peacemakers for a World of Surging Polarization.
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From song to strategy: CMU offers free nonviolent resistance training in response to growing injustice
Following the strong community response to its Singing Resistance gatherings, Canadian Mennonite University is offering a new public initiative that moves from collective expression to practical preparation. Living Resistance: Nonviolent Resistance Training will be offered over four Monday evenings in March, inviting participants to actively learn and practice the skills of disciplined nonviolent action.
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