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Dr. Jodi Dueck-Read, Director of the Research Office, says the growing research culture at CMU is creating new opportunities for faculty and students.

Research is reaching new heights at CMU

Posted in Stories | Monday, July 20, 2026 @ 9:35 AM

At CMU, research extends beyond the classroom. Undergraduate students have opportunities to work alongside faculty as research assistants, contributing to meaningful research while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

For Dr. Jodi Dueck-Read, Director of the Research Office, those opportunities give students an inside look at the research process.

Professor Adele Atkinson, Professor of Practice in Financial Literacy and Wellbeing at the University of Birmingham, visited CMU during Research Week to share insights on the relationship between academic research, financial wellbeing, and public policy.

Research that reaches beyond the classroom

Posted in Stories | Monday, July 13, 2026 @ 12:02 PM

During Research Week, CMU welcomed Dr. Adele Atkinson, who brought decades of experience in financial literacy, research, and public policy.

Her visit provided an opportunity for the CMU community to hear from a researcher whose work has spanned universities, international organizations, and policy discussions around the world.

Evelyn Kampen (CMU '12) was a standout student-athlete, coach, and mentor whose legacy continues to inspire future generations of CMU Blazers through the Evelyn Kampen Memorial Scholarship.

Honouring a life that continues to inspire

Posted in Stories | Thursday, July 9, 2026 @ 3:49 PM

The Evelyn Kampen Memorial Scholarship Fund for Women's Volleyball was established at CMU in 2026 to honour the remarkable life and athletic legacy of Evelyn Kampen, an alumna (CMU '12) and former Blazer student-athlete and coach who passed away in 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Even more than a recognition of her accomplishments on the court, the scholarship celebrates the values Kampen embodied: perseverance, leadership, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others succeed.

Students, mentors, and facilitators gathered at Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre for the inaugural Music Maamwizing songwriting retreat. Over four days, participants collaborated on original songs while exploring Indigenous musical traditions, cultural respect, and creative partnership.

CMU student's vision becomes a collaborative songwriting retreat

Posted in Stories | Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 3:32 PM

At the end of April, 14 CMU students participated in a transformative collaborative songwriting retreat with renowned Indigenous musicians and CMU faculty members. The event was conceptualized by alumna Bryna Link, who convocated with CMU's Class of 2026 just days before, and brought to life by Link and CMU Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Anneli Loepp Thiessen.

Stories of neighbourly love: David Balzer interviewed by Matt Galloway on The Current (CBC)

Posted in Stories | Monday, June 8, 2026 @ 2:50 PM

The Current with Matt Galloway:

"David Balzer of Winnipeg is spending his summer recording people's stories of gratitude. Since 2023, the associate professor of Communications and Media at Canadian Mennonite University has set up a mobile recording studio at community events and invites people to share a story of a kind neighbour. He records in hopes they will share it with the neighbour to generate appreciation and community connection."

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