Violinist wins 2026 Verna and Peter Janzen Music Competition
The Verna and Peter Janzen Music Competition at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) brought together a range of student performers, with violinist Bella-Sophia Rogers earning first place at the finals held in the CMU Laudamus Auditorium on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
"The performance was exhilarating. I have performed for larger audiences before, but never one so full of friendly faces, and as soon as I looked out into the crowd it stopped being about impressing an anonymous crowd of faces and became an opportunity to show all my friends who I really am," Rogers said. "I was floored when it was announced that I had won—everyone performed fabulously and I was honoured to stand on that stage in front of my friends and colleagues for such a triumphant moment."
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CMU names head coaches for new cross-country running program
Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) has appointed Calvin Reimer and Noel Kendle as head coaches of its new varsity cross-country running program within CMU Blazers Athletics.
Reimer and Kendle bring nearly two decades of combined experience as both student-athletes and coaches with the Manitoba Running Association.
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Digging In – Episode 6 - Digging In: Conflict, Relationships, and Gender Equity
How are relationships impacted by climate change? Wendy Kroeker, Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution Studies, discusses challenging interpersonal dynamics. Two couples in the Binga district talk about how their relationships have transformed through gender equity training.
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Training for the frontline of nonviolent resistance
Local and global events play out on our phones, computers, and on the dews daily in front of our eyes. With the increasing prevalence of social media and instant messaging, exposure to injustice has never been more immediate or overwhelming.
The sheer scale of harm can be demoralizing, leaving many unsure how to respond in meaningful ways.
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