So What? A Podcast

So What? A Podcast – Reconciliation: Land Acknowledgement

Don't just talk about whose land you're on. Do something about it. Featuring Christy Anderson, CMU Indigenous Engagement Advisor.

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Theme Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza

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Daniel McIntyre-Ridd and Chloe Friesen, students majoring in Communications & Media and hosts of Wittenberg Radio

Wittenberg Radio hosts push the boundaries of traditional podcasting

You can't find it on traditional radio airwaves, but broadcasting humbly, once a month from the studio space on Canadian Mennonite University's (CMU) campus, the hosts of Wittenberg Radio treat their listeners to content they call "by students, for students."

Hosts Chloe Friesen and Daniel McIntyre-Ridd are Communications and Media majors who have been writing, editing, and producing the historically audio-only podcast Wittenberg Radio roughly every month since fall 2019. Each episode is between 30-40 minutes long and, according to the program's website, "focuses on a variety of topics that relate to CMU students."

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Graduate School of Theology & Ministry alumnus finds immigration consultancy work a “life-changing experience”

Graduate School of Theology & Ministry alumnus finds immigration consultancy work a “life-changing experience”

For Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) alumnus Arisnel Mesidor (CMU '15), changing people's lives isn't an abstract hope or dream; it's the reality of his daily work.

As the owner and manager of Mesidor Canadian Immigration Services, he helps non-Canadians make the life-altering transition to becoming Canadian citizens. Daily, he meets with clients and mentors them as they navigate the complex world of the Canadian immigration system.

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Nengi Offurum, who's strong voice and empowerment of Black women lead to her nomination for RevolutionHer's Impact in Leadership Award, was one of 24 finalists chosen from across Canada and the United States.

CMU student nominated for leadership award after creating online community supporting Black women

In the midst of the pandemic, an Instagram account popped up that quickly created buzz and then skyrocketed. CMU student Nengi Offurum is the founder of @blackwomenowned, an online community that supports and empowers Black women.

Black Women Owned (BWO) brings visibility to Black female entrepreneurs, business owners, and creators from across Canada, America, and Australia. But the platform is not only a place for people to have their work promoted. With more than 6,000 followers across Instagram and Facebook, it's also a community where people can connect and uplift each other. "It's a community for everyone, where everyone can come and be. You're not scared you're being judged, everyone feels safe," Offurum says.

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Update on in-person learning and COVID-19 protocols for the 2022 winter term

Update on in-person learning and COVID-19 protocols for the 2022 winter term

CMU will continue in-person education on the Shaftesbury Campus starting on Monday, January 24, 2022 in a manner that cultivates and sustains high levels of safety, health, and well-being for students, staff, and faculty.

CMU has introduced increased health and safety measures for the 2022 Winter Term to make the January 24 in-person return possible. These measures will be in effect until reading week and will be re-evaluated at that time.

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