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Canadian Mennonite University celebrates Class of 2021
After a year of mingling on Zoom and many online classes, the CMU community gathered in-person on August 21 to celebrate the Class of 2021. At an outdoor convocation ceremony on CMU's grounds, CMU President Dr. Cheryl Pauls conferred 68 undergraduate degrees, 20 master's degrees, and three certificates.
"This afternoon we celebrate 91 beloved graduands, and give public witness of our trust in you. God's gifts of wisdom and insight are embodied in your character, your skills, and the vocation of your thinking and doing," said Pauls in her opening remarks.
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MSC's Peace Research journal launches 53rd volume
Peace Research: The Canadian Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies has been in publication for over 50 years, and hasn't stopped even through pandemic-imposed challenges. Menno Simons College (MSC), a program centre of CMU, launched the journal's 53rd volume this spring.
In continuous publication since 1969, with numerous issues dating back even earlier to the 1950s, Peace Research is Canada's oldest and primary scholarly journal in its field. Published biannually and read by subscribers across the globe, the multi-disciplinary journal publishes academic articles and book reviews on issues of conflict, violence, poverty, religion, justice, peace, and international development.
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CMU approaches student wellness with generous hospitality
The coronavirus turned students' lives upside down. It completely changed life in the classroom, on the court, and in dorm rooms, significantly impacting students' mental health. But CMU's response to supporting students through challenging times didn't change. "The best solution is a community that cares," says Dean of Student Life Charlie Peronto. Luckily, that is who CMU is at its core.
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Innovative Indigenous language database developed and launched by Li Keur team and CMU
The team behind Li Keur, Riel's Heart of the North launched an innovative Indigenous language database this spring.
Li Keur is a new dramatic musical work co-created by Métis poet and scholar Dr. Suzanne Steele, who wrote the libretto, and CMU Adjunct Professor of Music Neil Weisensel, who composed the music alongside Métis fiddler Alex Kusturok. It is a reimagining of Louis Riel's "missing" years from 1870–72 and the strong women that surrounded him.
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CMU student cycles across U.S. to learn about climate change and boost awareness
This summer, CMU student Miriam Huebner is switching out her textbooks and laptop for her helmet and bike shorts. Huebner is cycling 6,024 kilometres (3,743 miles) across the United States for climate justice.
She and 17 other riders are participating in the Climate Ride, a two-month bike trip from Seattle to Washington D.C. Along the way, the group will learn about the impacts of climate change on diverse communities, raise awareness of climate issues, connect people across the country with other people and organizations fighting climate change, and grow closer to the land.
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