From song to strategy: CMU offers free nonviolent resistance training in response to growing injustice
Following the strong community response to its Singing Resistance gatherings, Canadian Mennonite University is offering a new public initiative that moves from collective expression to practical preparation. Living Resistance: Nonviolent Resistance Training will be offered over four Monday evenings in March, inviting participants to actively learn and practice the skills of disciplined nonviolent action.
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Brewing purpose: Stephen Kang builds Prairie Solar Café
Throughout Manitoba's milder seasons, you can find Stephen Kang pulling shots of espresso, brewing tea, and pouring kombucha on tap from his small solar-powered trailer, Prairie Solar Café.
His inspiration for this mobile coffee shop stems from a young age. "I really love food trucks," he says. "Growing up, I would go to some of the food truck festivals as a kid and be like, this is the coolest thing ever, and the food is amazing!" What he didn't love were the trucks' generators—noisy, smelly, and overstimulating. He wanted to maintain the joy of the food truck, while also creating a quieter, more relaxing experience that prioritizes sustainability.
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Digging In – Episode 3 - Digging In: Psychosocial Readiness and Indigenous Knowledge
How do Zimbabweans understand climate change? Jobb Arnold, Associate Professor of Psychology and Conflict Resolution Studies, is measuring psychosocial readiness. Project partners, Bbaido Ndluvu (KMTC) and Gugulethu Nyathi (BIC-CDS), describe how faith and Indigenous knowledge intersect with climate change adaptation.
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CMU launches Mini U summer day camp program for children ages 6-12
CMU will launch Mini U, a new summer day camp program for children ages 6-12, beginning July 2026. Mini U is designed to provide a structured, engaging camp experience that combines hands-on learning, creativity, and physical activity in a safe and welcoming environment.
Mini U was developed in response to growing demand from families for full-day summer programming that combines structured learning with creative and physical activity. The program also builds on the unique values and existing strengths of CMU in education, arts, and athletics, positioning the university as a compelling first-choice option when families begin to consider post-secondary pathways. Mini U at CMU also creates meaningful leadership and employment opportunities for CMU students.
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Alumni in their own words - Alex Tiessen (CMU '16)
This installment of Alumni in their own words features Alex Tiessen who graduated from CMU in 2016 with majors in English and Counselling Studies. In March 2026, Alex will return to CMU as its new Director of Advancement.
Where has your life taken you since you left CMU?
Right after I graduated from CMU, my life brought me straight back to campus. I took a role at CMU as an Admissions Counsellor, an opportunity that opened up in part because I had been a student ambassador. That work really set me up well. It allowed me to lean into my natural ability to connect with people—working with churches, meeting families, and inviting students into CMU. I quickly fell in love with that work and discovered that admissions and advancement were places where my skills and interests aligned.
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