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Sunday at CMU: August 2026
Sunday, August 2, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
A Theology of Communications
This month on Sunday at CMU, we're rebroadcasting sermons from David Balzer, Associate Professor of Communications and Media at CMU. David is an alumnus of Mennonite Brethren Bible College and holds a Master of Arts in Speech Communication from California State University in Fresno. He worked for more than a decade in broadcast radio and developed CMU's Communications and Media degree program. In this series, he delves into some key points of a theology of communications, considering how we might develop a biblical response to our unique technological era.
Listen NowSunday at CMU: July 2026
Sunday, July 5, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
Lived and Living Faith in the Letter of James
This month on Sunday at CMU, we feature a new sermon series from Dr. Sheila Klassen-Wiebe, Associate Professor of New Testament at CMU. She is an alumnus of Canadian Mennonite Bible College and holds a PhD in Biblical Studies from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia. Sheila wrote a commentary on the letter of James for the Believers Church Bible Commentary series, which was published earlier this year. This month on the program, she explores several topics and texts in the letter of James that have to do with faith that is lived and living.
Listen NowSunday at CMU: June 2026
Sunday, June 14, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
Eternal Life
This month on Sunday at CMU, we are hearing new sermons from Andrew Dyck, Assistant Professor of Christian Spirituality and Pastoral Ministry at CMU. He is an alumnus of Mennonite Brethren Bible College, a predecessor of CMU, and holds a PhD in Christian spirituality from the Free University Amsterdam, through the International Baptist Theological Study Centre. In this series, he reflects on what Jesus means by eternal life and why that matters for us today.
Listen NowLearning research from the inside out
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 12:09 PM
As part of Research Month at CMU, stories throughout May are highlighting the people, partnerships, and projects shaping research across the university. For students working alongside faculty as research assistants, that work means gaining hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful research projects.
Behind the scenes of any published academic paper is an army of research assistants (RAs) who help aggregate, organize, and shape the research itself.
Continue ReadingCMU professor receives grant for innovative AI research
Friday, May 15, 2026 @ 12:41 PM
Dr. Tim Rogalsky, Associate Professor of Mathematics at CMU, has received a Manitoba Solutions Grant for approximately $150,000 over two years from Research Manitoba. It will fund a project titled, "Ethical AI for Manitoba: The MHS Agentic Chatbot Project," led by Rogalsky and his co-investigator Dr. Gordon Goldsborough of the Manitoba Historical Society (MHS).
Continue ReadingSunday at CMU: May 2026
Sunday, May 3, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
Approaching the Holy Mountain
This month on Sunday at CMU, we are hearing new sermons from Greg Wiebe, Executive Coordinator for the Office of the Vice President Academic and Adjunct Professor of Theology at CMU. Greg is an alumnus of CMU and holds a PhD in early Christian theology from McMaster University. He is an ordained deacon in the Orthodox Church of America. In this series, we take the journey from Easter to Pentecost and reflect on the meaning of the feast in light of the hymns and traditions of the Orthodox Church.
Listen NowCMU professor publishes biblical commentary on the book of James
Friday, May 1, 2026 @ 11:16 AM
After years of research, reflection, and writing, CMU Associate Professor of New Testament Dr. Sheila Klassen-Wiebe has published a new commentary on the biblical book of James.
The book, part of the prominent Believers Church Bible Commentary series, will be launched on Monday, May 4 at 7:00 PM. Hosted by CommonWord Bookstore and Resource Centre in Marpeck Commons, and available via livestream, the event will include reflections from Cheryl Braun and Moses Falco, along with Klassen-Wiebe's own insights on the text.
Continue ReadingCandice Viddal reflects on teaching, curiosity, and the beauty of science
Monday, April 6, 2026 @ 10:41 AM
Dr. Candice Viddal, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Physics, has worked at CMU since 2010. She and Dr. Jodi Dueck-Read, Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution Studies and Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies, are co-recipients of the 2023 Kay and Lorne Dick Teaching Excellence Award.
The award, established in 2022, is granted annually to two faculty members who best exemplify the CMU commitment to excellent teaching.
Continue ReadingDavid Balzer reflects on teaching, creativity, and finding your voice
Monday, April 6, 2026 @ 9:25 AM
David Balzer, Associate Professor of Communications and Media, has worked at CMU since 2009. He and Karen Ridd, Teaching Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies and of Conflict Resolution Studies, are co-recipients of the 2022 Kay and Lorne Dick Teaching Excellence Award.
The award, established in 2022, is granted annually to two faculty members who best exemplify the commitment to excellent teaching at CMU.
Continue ReadingJodi Dueck-Read on teaching that moves learning beyond the classroom
Monday, April 6, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
Dr. Jodi Dueck-Read, Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution Studies and Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies, has worked at CMU since 2015. She and Dr. Candice Viddal, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Physics, are co-recipients of the 2023 Kay and Lorne Dick Teaching Excellence Award.
The award, established in 2022, is granted annually to two faculty members who best exemplify the CMU commitment to excellent teaching.
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