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#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).
Alayna is a third-year student at CMU, pursuing an interdisciplinary degree in Design and the Common Good. "There is not enough relevant information passed down from years to years and it can get lost in the shuffle. I am hoping we can work to create good systems so that future student councils are set up to do the best job that they can do,'' she said. After three years at CMU, Alayna still believes the best part of CMU is the community and living in a place where one can have easy access to a great social environment full of interesting and unique people—we are so cool, indeed!
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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.
If we placed Canadian Mennonite University's (CMU) Xplore program into the quilt, the threads would unite our experiences of faith and life.
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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.
A memorial service for John will be held on February 11 at 2:00 PM at River East Church, 755 McLeod Ave., Winnipeg, MB.
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#myCMUlife: Learning on Estamos - the special, the scary, and the silly
This past fall, eight students traveled to Guatemala as part of CMU's Estamos program. They lived, worked, and studied there for three months. Now that they've returned, the Estamos cohort is sharing their experiences with the broader CMU community. Here are some highlights and memories from their time in Guatemala.
One of my highlights from living in Guatemala this past fall was when I moved locations in November to complete my practicum credit. I lived in Santiago during this time, which is a smaller Indigenous community. Every morning, I looked out of my window and had a view of Lake Atitlán and a nearby volcano. I grew so close to my host family during this time. I lived with two sisters and their parents who all cared for me. I am so grateful for the opportunity I received to live with them and learn about their Indigenous culture and ways of life. One month is short, but I will always remember the meaningful time I spent with this family and how warm and loving they were with me. At the end of November as I was preparing to return home, my host family gave me a gift so I could always remember our time together. They embroidered a Quetzal, Guatemala's national bird, on the back of my jean jacket. As I traveled home with this new embroidery, I was reminded of why I had come to Guatemala in the first place: to connect and learn from people who are different from me in many ways, yet also so similar. The Quetzal is a symbol of achieving this goal. It represents the many lessons, memories, and relationships I gained from this experience that are now a part of who I am.
CMU faculty, students, alumnus thrilled to participate in Indigenous opera premiere
Li Keur: Riel's Heart of the North premiered last month in a rush of vibrant colour, rich story, and lively music and dance. The production, performed by Manitoba Opera, sold out each of its three performances at the Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg on November 18, 22, and 24.
Li Keur is the first full-scale Indigenous-led opera to be presented on a Canadian mainstage. "I wish to place the beautiful Indigenous languages, cultures, and narratives of the central continent—those that have been relegated to a historical footnote at best, a nuisance or a threat at worst—to their rightful place at the heart of cultural institutions of the region," said Métis poet and scholar Dr. Suzanne Steele.
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