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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Anna-Marie Janzen (CMU '12) completed a BA in Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies. Her CMU experience deepened her commitment to community and sustainability, shaping her path as founder of Reclaim Mending, where she helps people repair rather than replace—reducing waste and strengthening connections.

Stitching together community and sustainability

Anna-Marie Janzen's earliest childhood memory is sewing.

She recalls sitting on the kitchen floor with her grandmother, playing with giant, oversized plastic needles and shaped cards as her grandma taught her the fundamentals of stitching and threading.

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Gindalee Ouskun (CMU ’17) graduated with a major in Communications and Media. Now Marketing Coordinator at APTN and a professional photographer, she credits CMU with helping her find confidence, creativity, and her voice as an Indigenous storyteller.

Through the lens: How CMU helped an Indigenous storyteller find her voice

Gindalee Ouskun points to the great paradox in her life—she is shy and introverted, yet her work is public-facing and relational. "It's kind of ironic that I would choose a career where ... I'm always interacting with people and really putting myself out there," she laughs. "But being in the role brings out a sort of confidence that I don't necessarily always have."

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CMU launches first-of-its-kind district geothermal energy system

CMU launches first-of-its-kind district geothermal energy system

On Saturday, September 20 at 2:00 PM, Canadian Mennonite University will launch the new academic year with a celebration of the first district geothermal energy system at a Manitoba post-secondary education institution.

"As we welcome our students and community back to campus, I am proud to showcase this important milestone in our efforts to build a more sustainable future," said Dr. Cheryl Pauls, CMU President. "Poettcker Hall is just the first of many buildings we will connect to the district geothermal system on our journey to a net zero campus."

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