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2017 CMU Distinguished Alumni Story | Ken Esau (video)
Thursday, October 12, 2017 @ 7:26 AM
Born and raised in Coaldale, AB, Ken Esau was planning to become an engineer before studying at MBBC led him in the direction of becoming a teacher.
Since 1991, Esau has been part of the Biblical Studies faculty at Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, BC.
Read MoreFall@CMU 2017
Thursday, October 12, 2017 @ 7:22 AM
Conversation, laughter, food, and song filled another successful Fall@CMU, the university’s annual autumnal gathering.
More than 900 people gathered at CMU September 22-23 for the event, formerly known as Fall Festival.
Read More2017 CMU Distinguished Alumni Story | Joanne Thiessen Martens (video)
Thursday, October 12, 2017 @ 7:22 AM
Joanne Thiessen Martens is an agricultural research technician in the Plant Science Department at the University of Manitoba (U of M) in Winnipeg.
For the past 13 years, Thiessen Martens has worked on ecological and organic agriculture research, including a wide variety of projects like cover crops, integrated crop-livestock systems, soil fertility management for organic farms, and more.
Read More2017 CMU Distinguished Alumni Story | Henry Neufeld (video)
Thursday, October 12, 2017 @ 7:17 AM
Henry Neufeld has spent more than six decades building positive relationships among Mennonite and Indigenous peoples.
Born in Moscow, Russia and raised in Leamington, ON, Neufeld studied theology at CMBC.
Read More2017 CMU Distinguished Alumni Story | John Longhurst (video)
Thursday, October 12, 2017 @ 7:17 AM
John Longhurst is a communicator, marketer, author, editor, columnist, and media relations specialist in Winnipeg.
In his current role as Director of Resources and Public Engagement at Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Longhurst is responsible for the overall communications, marketing, and fundraising efforts of the organization.
Read MoreResilience in practise: 2017 Distinguished Alumni
Monday, October 2, 2017 @ 9:00 AM
A man who has dedicated his life to building positive relationships among Mennonite and Indigenous peoples, an influential media relations specialist, a Biblical Studies professor, and an agricultural researcher are the recipients of CMU's 2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
They may come from diverse backgrounds, but all four of these alumni exemplify resilience in their life and work. Each of their stories displays strength, innovation, imagination, and faithfulness.
Read MoreSunday@CMU: September 2017
Sunday, September 24, 2017 @ 12:00 PM
Sunday@CMU is a 15-minute radio program that features biblical meditations from current and emeritus professors, music from CMU ensembles and choirs, and interviews with faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Host and Producer: Aaron Epp, Alumni Writer & Social Media Coordinator
Read MoreSunday@CMU: August 2017
Sunday, August 27, 2017 @ 12:00 PM
Sunday@CMU is a 15-minute radio program that features biblical meditations from current and emeritus professors, music from CMU ensembles and choirs, and interviews with faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Host and Producer: Aaron Epp, Alumni Writer & Social Media Coordinator
Read MoreSunday@CMU: July 2017
Sunday, July 30, 2017 @ 12:00 PM
Sunday@CMU is a 15-minute radio program that features biblical meditations from current and emeritus professors, music from CMU ensembles and choirs, and interviews with faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Host and Producer: Aaron Epp, Alumni Writer & Social Media Coordinator
Read MoreSunday@CMU: June 2017
Sunday, June 25, 2017 @ 12:00 PM
Sunday@CMU is a 15-minute radio program that features biblical meditations from current and emeritus professors, music from CMU ensembles and choirs, and interviews with faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Host and Producer: Aaron Epp, Alumni Writer & Social Media Coordinator
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