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CMU launches first-of-its-kind district geothermal energy system

CMU launches first-of-its-kind district geothermal energy system

On Saturday, September 20 at 2:00 PM, Canadian Mennonite University will launch the new academic year with a celebration of the first district geothermal energy system at a Manitoba post-secondary education institution.

"As we welcome our students and community back to campus, I am proud to showcase this important milestone in our efforts to build a more sustainable future," said Dr. Cheryl Pauls, CMU President. "Poettcker Hall is just the first of many buildings we will connect to the district geothermal system on our journey to a net zero campus."

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Province of Manitoba approves new Bachelor of Education at CMU

Province of Manitoba approves new Bachelor of Education at CMU

CMU has received approval from the Province of Manitoba to launch a new condensed 16-month Bachelor of Education after-degree program. The first cohort will begin August 2026 and promises to prepare confident, community-minded teachers ready to enter classrooms across Manitoba and beyond.

The program features 28 weeks of practicum strategically scheduled throughout the school year, including longer placements in rural and northern communities. A co-teaching model pairs candidates with experienced mentor teachers, ensuring they can immediately apply classroom strategies and pedagogical skills.

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CMU Announces 2025 Leadership Scholarship Recipients

CMU Announces 2025 Leadership Scholarship Recipients

Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) is pleased to announce the winners of the prestigious 2025 Leadership Scholarship to Kylynn Forsyth (Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School), Micah Arpin-Ricci (Westgate Mennonite Collegiate), Ethan Narine (Westgate Mennonite Collegiate), and Sarah Boehm (Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School).

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Gloria Rengifo: Vice-President, Finance

CMU announces new VP, Finance

Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) is delighted to report that Gloria Rengifo has been appointed Vice-President, Finance commencing April 14, 2025.

Rengifo brings to CMU a wealth of experience and connections from across the financial sphere, including operational and charitable initiatives. For the last 20 years, she has helped guide NGOs of varying sizes in Canada and internationally.

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Charlie Peronto: Vice-President, Student Life and Campus Operations

CMU appoints new VP, Student Life and Campus Operations

Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlie Peronto to the position of Vice-President, Student Life and Campus Operations commencing April 1, 2025.

Peronto began his CMU career in 2014, serving first as Residence Director for six years, then as Director of Student Life (2020) and Dean of Student Life (2021).

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