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CMU students express gratitude to donors, churches, and Manitoba Government on Tuition Freedom Day
Thursday, November 14, 2019 @ 9:00 AM
The library is full, the hallways are buzzing, and another busy academic year at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) is well on its way. And it is thanks to the generosity of donors, churches, and the Manitoba Government that any of this is possible.
On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 11:30 AM in CMU's Chapel (600 Shaftesbury Blvd.), CMU students and community will celebrate those who support their education with Tuition Freedom Day.
Read MoreCMU recognizes distinguished alumni with 2019 awards
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 @ 9:08 AM
A former teacher dedicated to building relationships with Indigenous peoples, a former witness worker invested in intercultural relationships, a long-time pursuer of justice with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), and a priest and canon theologian in the Anglican church are the recipients of Canadian Mennonite University's (CMU) 2019 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
Read MorePeacebuilding school launches 12th year after successful 2019 session
Monday, September 16, 2019 @ 11:29 AM
In the political climate of our world today, a commitment to peacebuilding is more critical than ever. This summer, Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) welcomed 108 students and nine faculty from around the world to the Canadian School of Peacebuilding (CSOP) held on June 10-21.
CSOP is CMU's annual summer peace and justice institute, which offers two weeks of five-day intensive courses related to peace, justice, and conflict resolution taught by renowned international and local instructors.
Read MoreCMU announces increase in fall 2019 Enrolment
Friday, September 6, 2019 @ 11:54 AM
Preliminary fall enrolment at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) indicate an overall 3% increase in CMU students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs. This increase reflects both headcount and full-time equivalent (FTE) course registrations.
Anticipated full year FTE registrations for 2019/20 is 955 FTE, for all CMU programs. This includes 670 FTE through CMU's main campus on Shaftesbury Blvd., and an enrolment of 285 FTE at Menno Simons College (CMU's downtown program centre).
Read MoreMSC faculty and team awarded $119,000 federal grant
Monday, June 17, 2019 @ 10:03 AM
An instructor from Canadian Mennonite University's Menno Simons College (MSC) and a team of other professors are the recipients of a prestigious federal grant.
Karen Ridd, Instructor in Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies, received a three-year Partnership Development Grant worth $119,000 through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Read MoreNobel Peace Prize laureate to give public lecture at CMU
Thursday, June 6, 2019 @ 9:37 AM
Dr. Emily Welty, member of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which won the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize, will give a public lecture at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) later this month as part of its annual Canadian School of Peacebuilding (CSOP).
Welty will present the lecture, titled "Imagination, Courage, and Resilience," on Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00 PM in CMU's Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.). Admission is free. All are welcome to attend.
Read MoreCMU congratulates winners of the 2019 high school essay contest
Friday, May 31, 2019 @ 12:00 AM
CMU is pleased to announce the winners of its 2019 Essay Contest for High School Students. Congratulations to William Janus of Ottawa, ON (grade 9, École Secondaire Catholique Béatrice Desloges); Robert Hastie of Portage la Prairie, MB (grade 12, Westpark School); and Sarah Veloso of Winnipeg, MB (grade 11, Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute).
Read MoreCMU announces increase in fall 2018 enrolment
Monday, September 10, 2018 @ 7:14 AM
Preliminary fall enrolment at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) reflects an overall 3% increase in CMU degree programs, bringing anticipated Full-Time Equivalent for 2018/19 to 675. Together with a steady FTE enrolment of 286 at Menno Simons College (CMU's downtown campus), total registration for CMU academic programs 2018/19 sits at over 961 FTE.
Read MoreGraduates receive award for scholarship, leadership, and service from CMU president
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 @ 8:20 AM
Laura Carr-Pries and April Klassen are the 2018 recipients of Canadian Mennonite University's (CMU) President's Medal Awards.
CMU President Dr. Cheryl Pauls presented the awards during CMU's 2018 Graduation Exercises on April 21. Carr-Pries and Klassen received the awards in recognition of their qualities of scholarship, leadership, and service.
Read MoreCMU announces incremental increase in tuition for 2018-19
Thursday, May 3, 2018 @ 9:19 AM
Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) has released its tuition rates for the upcoming 2018-19 academic year.
Coming into effect in September, CMU's undergraduate and graduate programs will see a tuition increase of only 1 per cent over 2017-18 rates. This very modest increase is less than the current Consumer Price Index of 1.6 per cent, and is the lowest among Manitoba post-secondary institutions.
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