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2023 J.J. Thiessen Lecture with Dr. Willie James Jennings (video)
Friday, October 27, 2023 @ 7:21 PM
with Dr. Willie James Jennings
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Africana Studies, Yale Divinity School
Recorded October 27, 2023
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Acclaimed Yale professor to speak at CMU lecture and symposium
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 @ 1:54 PM
Renowned scholar and theologian Dr. Willie James Jennings is in high demand across North America. On his schedule this month is a trip to Canadian Mennonite University (CMU), where he'll be delivering the 2023 J.J. Thiessen Lecture.
He will deliver his lecture, titled, "Gathering the pieces that remain: Weaving life together from the fragments of faith, race, and land" on Friday, October 27 at 7:00 PM in person at Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.) and via livestream.
Read MoreClimate: Daily Worries
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 @ 12:30 PM
Are we all hypocrites? Jonas talks to James Magnus-Johnston (CMU Teaching Assistant Professor) and Anna Bigland-Pritchard (CMU '15) about life in a world where not enough is being done to address the climate crisis.
Anna's "Self-Care as Creation Care" workbook: https://fortheloveofcreation.ca/resources/
Read MoreFaculty: In Their Own Words – James Magnus-Johnston
Saturday, December 1, 2018 @ 12:00 PM
James Magnus-Johnston, Assistant Professor, Business and Director, Centre for Resilience has taught at CMU since 2013.
What do you love about your work here?
Read MoreExperts to discuss how Indigenous and Mennonite peoples might live better together
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 @ 8:59 AM
What might it mean for Indigenous and Mennonite peoples in Manitoba to share the land? That's one of the key questions behind an upcoming panel discussion at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU).
The public is invited to attend the event, titled, "Whose Neighbour Am I? Treaty One and Mennonite Privilegium." The discussion will take place on Wednesday, October 10 at 7:00 PM in Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.). Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Read MoreCentre for Resilience: meeting 21st century needs
Friday, July 6, 2018 @ 7:37 AM
Canadian Mennonite University's Centre for Resilience is now open for business.
The Centre for Resilience (CFR) is a co-working lab on the fourth floor of CMU's historic building at 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. that will incubate and nurture social enterprises. Faculty, students and staff celebrated the grand opening of the $1.7 million centre on April 13.
Read MoreSunday@CMU: May 2018
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 @ 12:00 AM
Theme: James and Paul: The Politics of Identity at the Turn of the Ages
Speaker: Dr. V. George Shillington, Professor Emeritus of Biblical and Theological Studies
George Shillington presents a four-part sermon series based on his book, James and Paul: The Politics of Identity at the Turn of the Ages (Fortress Press, 2015). Plus: Face2Face On Air interviews with CMU students, faculty, and alumni.
Read MoreCanadian Mennonite University (CMU)’s Centre for Resilience is now open for business.
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 @ 12:00 AM
The Centre for Resilience (CFR) is a co-working lab that will incubate and nurture social enterprises. Faculty, students and staff celebrated the grand opening of the $1.7 million centre on April 13.
"We're thankful for the opportunity to create a space designed to meet the needs of the 21st century," says James Magnus-Johnston, director of the centre. "The CFR will maximize the impact of social entrepreneurs, and allow students to work on complex, real-world problems."
Read MoreCMU Centre for Resilience official opening (video)
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 @ 11:30 AM
Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) has unveiled the completion of a $1.7 million Centre for Resilience on April 13, 2018, thanks in part to investments by the governments of Canada and Manitoba.
Special guests included Doug Eyolfson, Member of Parliament for Charleswood–St. James–Assiniboia–Headingley; Honourable Ian Wishart, Manitoba Minister of Education and Training, and Honourable Heather Stefanson, Manitoba Minister of Justice and Attorney General.
Read MoreFaculty: In Their Own Words – Dr. Sheila Klassen-Wiebe
Monday, February 5, 2018 @ 9:10 AM
Dr. Sheila Klassen-Wiebe, Associate Professor of New Testament, has taught at CMU and CMBC (one of CMU's predecessor colleges) since 1993.
What are you teaching right now that you're most excited about?
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