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Blazers Athletics expands with the introduction of cross-country
Monday, December 15, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
CMU Blazers Athletics is expanding athletic opportunities for student athletes with the addition of a varsity cross-country running program.
"The new cross-country programming will provide a more dedicated wellness community on campus, creating more opportunity for inclusion within our varsity sports offerings," Russell Willms, Director of Athletics, says.
Continue ReadingBlazers Athletics produce top-tier student athletes
Monday, December 16, 2024 @ 10:58 AM
The Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) Blazers Athletics program has figured it out.
Last season, in particular, was a cut above the rest. Over half the teams from a variety of sports made conference finals, the women's volleyball team made an appearance at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) National Championships, while the men's basketball team won gold with its first Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) championship since 2017.
Continue ReadingCMU Blazers unveil Treaty One inspired uniforms
Friday, October 29, 2021 @ 10:28 AM
On October 24, the CMU Blazers unveiled new athletic uniforms inspired by the Treaty One land that is home to CMU.
The uniforms were designed by Indigenous artist Amber Green and feature floral patterns and "Treaty One Territory," along with other words and symbols connected to the treaty.
Continue ReadingCultivating health and wellbeing
Monday, November 9, 2020 @ 9:00 AM
What comes to mind when thinking about 'wellness' and 'mental health'? For many, taking care of mental health may mean booking a session with a therapist. For others, practising wellness might mean beginning a new diet or exercise routine. While, generally, these practices embody the most basic expressions of wellness, wellbeing is impacted by every facet of life. As CMU's Spiritual Life Facilitator Danielle Morton puts it, "wellness can feel like a nebulous category. What counts and does not count as wellness can look different for everyone."
Continue ReadingSunday@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
Listen NowSunday@CMU: March 2017
Sunday, March 26, 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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