Keyword: Roberta Bondar

Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canada's first female astronaut, brings a view from space down to Earth at CMU

Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

Seeing Earth from space changed the way Dr. Roberta Bondar understood the natural world.

Canada's first female astronaut shared that perspective at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) on September 11, when she spoke at a Face2Face event exploring the intersections of science, art, and the environment.

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CMU brings Canada’s first female astronaut to campus for keynote lecture and photography exhibit

Monday, August 24, 2026 @ 10:00 AM

CMU is pleased to bring Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canada's first female astronaut, acclaimed scientist, neurologist, photographer, and environmental advocate for a special Face2Face event on CMU's campus (600 Shaftesbury Blvd.) on Friday, September 11, from 7:00–8:30 PM in the CMU Chapel and via livestream.

In the keynote presentation, titled Beyond Boundaries: Science, Space, and the Art of Discovery, Bondar will share her reflections on what it means to bring together science, conservation, and art.

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