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CMU to honour musician Steve Bell with 2018 PAX Award
Posted in Stories | Wednesday, December 13, 2017 @ 2:52 PM
Acclaimed Winnipeg singer-songwriter Steve Bell will receive the 2018 CMU PAX Award.
President Dr. Cheryl Pauls will present the award to Bell on April 5, 2018 at Gather. Give. Celebrate. Spring at CMU*, an annual fundraiser in support of the university.
Continue ReadingPastor, police officer discuss cannabis legalization at CMU event
Posted in Stories | Thursday, December 7, 2017 @ 9:31 AM
A Mennonite pastor hopes that the legalization of cannabis will allow the church to open up “theological discussions” about all sorts of substance use.
The legalization of cannabis gives the church an opportunity to discuss the New Testament emphasis on healing and reconciliation as God’s response to brokenness, said Erin Morash, pastor at two rural Mennonite churches located two hours southwest of Winnipeg.
Continue ReadingEndowment for CMU scholarship honouring Mennonite leader reaches $100,000
Posted in Stories | Tuesday, November 28, 2017 @ 8:00 AM
The endowment for a Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) scholarship honouring a Russian Mennonite scholar whose life was cut tragically short has reached six figures.
Ted Fransen presented a cheque to CMU President Dr. Cheryl Pauls in September, bringing the endowment for the Jacob A. Rempel Memorial Scholarship to $100,000. Fransen is one of Rempel’s grandsons.
Continue ReadingThe CMU Centre for Resilience: nurturing enterprise for social change
Posted in Stories | Friday, October 27, 2017 @ 12:00 AM
Although it is months away from opening, exciting things are already happening at CMU's Centre for Resilience (CFR).
James Magnus-Johnston, director of the centre, is in talks with numerous groups who are interested in being a part of the CFR, which will incubate and nurture social enterprises.
Continue ReadingResilience in practise: 2017 Distinguished Alumni
Posted in Stories | Monday, October 2, 2017 @ 9:00 AM
A man who has dedicated his life to building positive relationships among Mennonite and Indigenous peoples, an influential media relations specialist, a Biblical Studies professor, and an agricultural researcher are the recipients of CMU's 2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
They may come from diverse backgrounds, but all four of these alumni exemplify resilience in their life and work. Each of their stories displays strength, innovation, imagination, and faithfulness.
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