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Stories of neighbourly love: David Balzer interviewed by Matt Galloway on The Current (CBC)
Monday, June 8, 2026 @ 2:50 PM
The Current with Matt Galloway:
"David Balzer of Winnipeg is spending his summer recording people's stories of gratitude. Since 2023, the associate professor of Communications and Media at Canadian Mennonite University has set up a mobile recording studio at community events and invites people to share a story of a kind neighbour. He records in hopes they will share it with the neighbour to generate appreciation and community connection."
Continue ReadingEnriching research at CMU through cross-disciplinary inquiry and process
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 10:06 AM
For many researchers, ethics review is seen as a required step before a project can begin. At CMU, ethics review reflects a broader commitment to thoughtful scholarship, meaningful dialogue, and respect for the people at the centre of research. It is a cornerstone in the foundation of the institution's identity.
Lee-Anne Dowsett, Chair of the CMU Research Ethics Board (REB) sees ethics review as an opportunity to make the research that happens at CMU stronger.
Continue ReadingHow a camper-turned-recording studio became a gratitude mission on wheels (CBC)
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 @ 10:15 AM
Inside a golden yellow circa 1978 camping trailer, strangers are sharing moments of gratitude.
And armed with a microphone and a few prompting words of encouragement, David Balzer is capturing their stories.
Chatterbox — a mobile recording studio — is Balzer's antidote to social isolation and bad vibes.
Balzer, an associate professor of communications and media at Canadian Mennonite University, parks the camper-recording studio at community events and block parties and invites people to share a story of gratitude about a neighbour.
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Continue ReadingLearning research from the inside out
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 12:09 PM
As part of Research Month at CMU, stories throughout May are highlighting the people, partnerships, and projects shaping research across the university. For students working alongside faculty as research assistants, that work means gaining hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful research projects.
Behind the scenes of any published academic paper is an army of research assistants (RAs) who help aggregate, organize, and shape the research itself.
Continue ReadingA CMU student's research journey reaches Zimbabwe
Thursday, May 7, 2026 @ 3:57 PM
As Canadian Mennonite University marks its first Research Month this May, stories like Asher Warkentin's show how student research can extend far beyond the classroom, from Manitoba to wetlands in southern Africa.
To Asher Warkentin, studying at CMU means travelling to southern Africa to look at microscopic invertebrates.
Continue ReadingCMU celebrates Class of 2026
Monday, May 4, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Ninety-one undergraduate and graduate students celebrated the completion of their degrees at Canadian Mennonite University's 25th annual convocation ceremony on Saturday, April 25.
Knox United Church was full of faculty, staff, students, family, and friends , celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 as another academic year came to a close.
Continue ReadingSunday at CMU: May 2026
Sunday, May 3, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
Approaching the Holy Mountain
This month on Sunday at CMU, we are hearing new sermons from Greg Wiebe, Executive Coordinator for the Office of the Vice President Academic and Adjunct Professor of Theology at CMU. Greg is an alumnus of CMU and holds a PhD in early Christian theology from McMaster University. He is an ordained deacon in the Orthodox Church of America. In this series, we take the journey from Easter to Pentecost and reflect on the meaning of the feast in light of the hymns and traditions of the Orthodox Church.
Listen NowCMU professor publishes biblical commentary on the book of James
Friday, May 1, 2026 @ 11:16 AM
After years of research, reflection, and writing, CMU Associate Professor of New Testament Dr. Sheila Klassen-Wiebe has published a new commentary on the biblical book of James.
The book, part of the prominent Believers Church Bible Commentary series, will be launched on Monday, May 4 at 7:00 PM. Hosted by CommonWord Bookstore and Resource Centre in Marpeck Commons, and available via livestream, the event will include reflections from Cheryl Braun and Moses Falco, along with Klassen-Wiebe's own insights on the text.
Continue ReadingWhat CMU is doing differently to prepare future teachers (CHVN)
Thursday, April 23, 2026 @ 10:18 AM
Canadian Mennonite University is launching a new education program this August, designed to better prepare future teachers for the realities of Manitoba classrooms.
Christine Kampen-Robinson, co-chair of education and experiential learning, says the 16-month intensive program is designed to connect theory with real-world teaching experience.
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Continue Reading2026 CMU Leadership Scholarship awarded
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 @ 4:15 PM
Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Leadership Scholarship: Elia Koslowsky-Wiebe (Westgate Mennonite Collegiate; Winnipeg, MB) and Gabriel Gray (Vancouver Technical Secondary School; Vancouver, BC).
The prestigious scholarship is granted annually to two high school graduates who demonstrate significant leadership ability, academic excellence, personal character, service, and vision. The award is worth up to $20,000 over four years of study, an increase in funds per recipient since last year.
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