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Seven callings from CMU25

Rev. Vince Solomon

Rev. Vince Solomon, CMU Elder in Residence

"Though many things have changed, CMU continues to embody the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It is not afraid to call itself a Christian university in the Anabaptist faith tradition. As an Anglican priest I love giving blessings. May God be seen wandering around CMU halls. As you walk into a classroom, as a student or visitor, may there be excellence. May teaching and learning abound in much fruitfulness. May a vibrant community life continue to develop. May the place build change makers. May the vocations in which you are called be fulfilled and may you prepare for those here. May God bless this place with his grace and may his presence be felt everywhere within the teachers, administration, staff, and all students."

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CMU25 Celebration

With joy we honour the 25-year story of a remarkable learning community and thousands of alumni whose lives call us forward." These words written by CMU President Dr. Cheryl Pauls welcomed people into the celebration of CMU's 25th anniversary on September 19.

Nearly 200 people gathered in Marpeck Commons to celebrate the milestone and hear from speakers representing faculty, staff, the church, government, students, and alumni.

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This Century Has 25 Years

On an unseasonably warm fall evening, the annual J.J. Thiessen Lecture series at CMU was underway. The Scriptures had been read, and for the night of October 22, 2024 it came from Hebrews 12:1-2 where the Christian faithful are reminded of being surrounded throughout history by a "great cloud of witnesses" as an encouragement to put off all weights and sins to run the race set before them, focused on Christ.

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CMU’s social work degree makes a difference

Nya Dubyk never thought she would be a social worker.

"I was actually quite skeptical about going into any social work program because I'm aware of the harms that have happened under the 'social work' title," says the Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) student.

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