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#myCMUlife | “Well… it depends…”: Four insights into studying music therapy at CMU
Four years ago, I had never heard of music therapy. Now, I can't imagine doing anything else.
In the fall of 2017, I was heading into the last year of my Bachelor of Music in piano at King's University in Edmonton, trying to figure out what to do afterwards. As I skimmed through a promotional brochure about what to do with a music degree, the words "music therapy" caught my eye. I was instantly intrigued. I remember phoning a music therapist to get more information. When I asked what a typical music therapy workday might look like, she replied with, "Well... it depends...." While I thought this answer was profoundly unhelpful in the moment, I've seen how true it is after studying music therapy at CMU.
Royal Canadian Air Force commemorates CMU heritage building
While the Assiniboine Castle on the north side of the CMU campus now hosts academic courses such as "Doing Peace: From Theory to Practice" and "Biblical Perspectives on Peace and Justice," its history reveals that the building served a very different purpose during times of conflict.
During World War II, long before CMU called the building home, the structure was outfitted as No. 3 RCAF Wireless School run by the 17 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
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With Gratitude: stories from CMU graduates
CMU launched its graduation weekend celebrations with the annual Spring at CMU.
Held the day before the graduation ceremony in the Loewen Athletic Centre, Spring at CMU featured the long-standing tradition of 'With Gratitude', a time for graduating students to reflect on their time at CMU.
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CMU’s social work degree makes a difference
Nya Dubyk never thought she would be a social worker.
"I was actually quite skeptical about going into any social work program because I'm aware of the harms that have happened under the 'social work' title," says the Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) student.
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#myCMUlife | Sustainability at CMU
With sustainable practices at the heart of many CMU students' values, it's no wonder there is a student group on campus dedicated to peace and sustainability.
The peace and sustainability committee, in collaboration with the arts and entertainment committee, holds a week-long festival every year with education and events to engage students in sustainability. This year's festival included a thrift store trip, a fashion show, a winter cycling workshop, a market, and last but certainly not least, a dumpster diving excursion.
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