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Violinist wins the 19th annual Verna Mae Janzen Competition
The 19th annual Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) reached a rousing crescendo this year, as the night's final performer, William Harder, was awarded first place.
The Winnipeg violinist says, "It is really rewarding to have some very tangible recognition for all of the work that gets put into practicing music."
Retired school teacher hits the books again at CMU
Where does our learning journey end? Is it after high school or university? Maybe it's once we get comfortable in our careers. Perhaps it's after retirement when we can kick back and enjoy golden years in quiet bliss.
Well, Tom Dercola, a 77-year-old retired high school teacher, proves that learning is a lifelong endeavour.
#myCMUlife: Exclusive interview with the newest President of Student Council | Trisha Boodhoo
I am Trisha, a new student ambassador at CMU, and my three favourite things in the world are people, talking to people, and oh did I mention people? Using my detective abilities, I was able to track down Alayna Smith and obtain a one-on-one interview to know all the juicy details about the new president of CMU's Student Council (STUCO).
CMU's Xplore: Weaving faith and life through lifelong learning
Learning is an ageless pursuit. Whether young or old, infant or elder, we always take in new experiences, stitching them into the patchwork of our lives. We don't always get to choose which scraps or fabric make up our pastiche collage, but when looking back, we can always know the value and significance of those lessons.
In Memoriam: Dr. John Derksen
It is with deep sadness that we share of the recent and sudden passing of Dr. John Derksen. John served CMU through Menno Simons College as a beloved professor of Conflict Resolution Studies from 2000 to 2021 and for 20 years before that in areas of Ethics, History, and Biblical Studies.
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