Grace Bruinooge (CMU ’24), a Communications and Media graduate, discovered her passion for “creative connecting” at CMU, where supportive community and hands-on experiences shaped her path in storytelling and relationship-centred work.

A journey shaped by connection, storytelling, and lifelong learning

Grace Bruinooge is all about "creative connecting."

Graduating with a major in Communications and Media in 2024, Bruinooge has worked in an array of specialized arenas–from graphic design, communications assistant, to now working with the National Screen Institute (NSI) as their operations administrator.

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Dean Dueck (CMU ’11) completed a degree in Business and Organizational Administration. His CMU experience shaped how he approaches problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration—skills that continue to guide his work as Manager, Engineering – Electrical/Automation at Vidir Solutions.

From Classroom to complex systems: learning to make good decisions

Dean Dueck began his studies at CMU in 2009, transferring from Steinbach Bible College (SBC). "CMU had a really good relationship and good credit transfers between the two universities," he says. This allowed him to dive into a business program that was launching, gaining experiences that would shape his career and approach to problem-solving.

Being among the first students in what was then a fairly new business program at CMU came with unique opportunities. Under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Business, Craig Martin, he explored courses such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, and business law.

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Aaron Janzen (CMU ’08) completed a BA in Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies. His CMU education nurtured his sense of justice and care for creation, shaping his career in environmental conservation. Now a senior field campaigner with Oceans North, he works to protect marine and freshwater ecosystems in collaboration with northern communities.

From peacebuilding to conservation: A CMU alum’s journey of justice, community, and care for creation

Aaron Janzen knows being an environmentalist is as much about working with people as it is with the land.

The self-described "social scientist type-person," graduated from CMU in 2008, majoring in Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies (PACTS).

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The new CMU identity: “...a visual expression of a university moving ahead with clarity and courage, remaining deeply grounded in the faith, learning, and pursuit of peace-justice that endures and continues to shape our story.”

CMU unveils new visual identity: built on tradition, bold for the future

CMU has unveiled a new visual identity that reflects its deep roots in the Anabaptist tradition while boldly articulating its vision for the future. The refreshed identity features a new logo, a renewed colour palette, and a modern design system that will be integrated across campus, digital platforms, and publications in the coming months.

The rebrand comes as CMU celebrates its 25th anniversary as a university. "This is more than a new logo," said Dr. Cheryl Pauls, CMU President. "It offers a visual expression of a university moving ahead with clarity and courage, remaining deeply grounded in the faith, learning, and pursuit of peace-justice that endures and continues to shape our story."

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'Go beyond what you can imagine': Green energy grows at CMU (Winnipeg Free Press)

'Go beyond what you can imagine': Green energy grows at CMU (Winnipeg Free Press)

Canadian Mennonite University is unveiling a new "district geothermal energy system" — a first on a post-secondary campus in Manitoba — this weekend.

The project is estimated to cost $8.4 million.

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