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CMU celebrates the Class of 2022
After two years of outdoor ceremonies and air hugs, the Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) community observed this year's graduation in a more familiar way. On April 30, students, staff, faculty, family, and friends gathered at Bethel Mennonite Church to celebrate the Class of 2022.
An excited atmosphere and many masked, smiling faces marked the occasion, as CMU was finally able to once again host an indoor convocation ceremony, also livestreamed online, and reception. With a total of 108 graduates, the Class of 2022 is CMU's biggest graduating class ever.
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Spring at CMU 2022 (video)
Engage with the CMU story by viewing this year's online Spring at CMU program. Enjoy:
• Choral performances by the CMU Singers, Women's Choir, and Men's Choir
• Stories from CMU students, faculty, alumni, and others
• A spotlight on Student Life at CMU
CSOP student brings learning back to social services work
When Reezwana Yadallee heard that Mary Jo Leddy was teaching a course at the 2021 Canadian School of Peacebuilding (CSOP), she told herself she could not miss it.
Leddy is the author of Radical Gratitude, a book that greatly impacted Yadallee when she read it for her class on voluntary simplicity at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU). "[The book] forces you to do some self-introspection in a way, on yourself and what life actually really means," Yadallee said.
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Blazers celebrate local championship, prepare for a historic trip to volleyball nationals
March 6, 2022 marked a momentous day for Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) Blazers Athletics. The Blazers men's volleyball team became the first-ever representative of the Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Volleyball National Championship.
Protracted titles aside, the Blazers are headed to nationals for the first time in CMU history.
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Student climate ambassador finds hope in raising awareness and inspiring action for sustainability
CMU student Ruby Anderson is passionate about sustainability and climate justice. That's why she is the Student Climate Ambassador to CMU through the Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions (CSCS) for the 2021-22 academic year.
CSCS is an initiative of Eastern Mennonite University, Goshen College, and Mennonite Central Committee. It works in Anabaptist and other faith communities to respond to climate change challenges by researching climate solutions, developing and equipping leaders, building networks, and inspiring action.
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