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November 10 COVID-19 update for students, staff, and faculty from the President's Office
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 @ 5:06 PM
Dear CMU Students, Staff, and Faculty,
It is a beautifully sunny day, and the outdoor air feels crisp and clear. But, the air is not clean and safe in terms of shared breathing spaces, as has been made apparent with today's announcement of increased code red restrictions by the Province of Manitoba.
Read MoreNotice of confirmed case of COVID-19 at CMU Shaftesbury Campus on November 2 (low risk)
Saturday, November 7, 2020 @ 4:00 PM
Dear students, faculty, and staff of CMU,
A confirmed case of COVID-19 has been identified at the CMU Shaftesbury Campus. The individual was on campus on November 2 between the hours of 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM, and followed all public health measures instituted by CMU. This is a low-risk situation with no close contacts identified at CMU. No one is required to self-isolate from this exposure.
Read MoreChanges at CMU due to code red
Monday, November 2, 2020 @ 3:00 PM
During this extraordinary fall, the contributions of students, staff, and faculty have been outstanding in attending to the safety, health, and well-being of all. Your collective efforts have enabled us to learn well together and to sustain a remarkable record of health throughout the learning community. Thank you for the depth of your care for the safety and well-being of yourself and of others, on campus and everywhere you go.
Read MoreCMU details plans for 2020-21 education and operations with framework manual
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 @ 1:34 PM
Canadian Mennonite University has released its framework for the upcoming academic year, entitled 'Learning and Living Well in an Era of Pandemic'.
The framework offers details for on-campus learning, teaching, and life for students, faculty, and staff. Overseen by a Pandemic Response and Recovery Committee, the document will be updated as health guidelines and clinical best practices continue to evolve, to ensure the safety of the on-campus and wider community.
Read MoreFall 2020 academic and campus plan
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 @ 1:25 PM
CMU is pleased to confirm that the university will provide on-campus living and in-person classes beginning Fall 2020. CMU is the only fully accredited Manitoba university to do so. All in-person courses will be augmented with hybrid, online learning tools.
Principles for Fall 2020 program delivery and campus life
- Prioritize health, safety, and community-building to support a high-quality student learning experience
- Ensure community safety as a shared responsibility among all students, faculty, and staff
Plans for Fall 2020 at CMU (video)
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 @ 9:51 AM
President Dr. Cheryl Pauls and Dr. Jonathan Dueck, Academic Dean, explain how the learning community at CMU will operate this upcoming fall. They also answer some frequently asked questions on a number of topics.
Read MoreCMU Outtatown program suspended for 2020-21
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 @ 1:13 PM
CMU regrets to announce that the Outtatown Discipleship School program has been suspended for the 2020-21 program year, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Outtatown's priority is the safety of its students, staff, and involved communities. The health risks and challenges that COVID-19 poses to a cohort-based travel program, such as physical distancing requirements, travel restrictions, and the uncertainty of a second wave of the virus, mean the program is unable to proceed.
Read MoreCMU education: May 19 update for fall 2020
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 @ 5:00 PM
CMU's educational commitment is distinguished by the quality of personal relationships that characterize staff, faculty, and student interaction and learning—whether these be on-campus or via online learning formats. Forming thinking and character through generous and engaged dialogue with students lies at the heart of CMU learning.
Read MoreOuttatown group stranded in Guatemala following border closures, now homeward bound
Saturday, March 28, 2020 @ 9:00 AM
The group of 36 students, five leaders, and two staff left Guatemala aboard a repatriation flight bound for Quebec on Friday afternoon.
BREAKING: The good news is finally in! CMU has received word that the Outtatown group awaiting repatriation secured passage on an Air Transat flight leaving Guatemala on Friday afternoon, March 27, and arrived in Quebec that same night.
Read MoreChanges to the 2020 Canadian School of Peacebuilding courses and schedule
Friday, March 27, 2020 @ 5:31 PM
Due to the ongoing travel restrictions and social distancing directives in place across North America in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, CMU's Canadian School of Peacebuilding (CSOP) is announcing the following changes to its June 2020 courses.
The following two currently scheduled courses will be offered in online format only, via the Zoom Video Communications platform:
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