Keyword: Poettcker Hall

'Go beyond what you can imagine': Green energy grows at CMU (Winnipeg Free Press)

Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 1:51 PM

Canadian Mennonite University is unveiling a new "district geothermal energy system" — a first on a post-secondary campus in Manitoba — this weekend.

The project is estimated to cost $8.4 million.

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CMU launches first-of-its-kind district geothermal energy system

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 @ 2:31 PM

On Saturday, September 20 at 2:00 PM, Canadian Mennonite University will launch the new academic year with a celebration of the first district geothermal energy system at a Manitoba post-secondary education institution.

"As we welcome our students and community back to campus, I am proud to showcase this important milestone in our efforts to build a more sustainable future," said Dr. Cheryl Pauls, CMU President. "Poettcker Hall is just the first of many buildings we will connect to the district geothermal system on our journey to a net zero campus."

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Uphold: A Poettcker Hall residence renewal campaign

Friday, June 21, 2024 @ 12:00 AM

It was September 1991. I remember my arrival at Poettcker Hall like it was yesterday (although back then it didn't hold this name). I remember tentatively stepping into the dorm room that would be my home for the next eight months and meeting my new roommate who had already settled in to her half of the space. I can still taste the spicy stew of anticipation, excitement, and plain old nerves—the hallmark butterflies of young adult new beginnings. I'm sure many of you have similar memories.

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