Face2Face | Beyond Boundaries: Science, space, and the art of discovery with Dr. Roberta Bondar
Join us for an inspiring evening with Dr. Roberta Bondar—Canada’s first female astronaut, acclaimed scientist, neurologist, photographer, and environmental advocate. Drawing on her experiences in space, her research career, and her work behind the camera, she will explore how curiosity, observation, and creativity shape the way we understand our world and the universe beyond.
CommonWord Book Event | An Evening with Jodi Spargur and Adrian Jacobs
Join Jodi Spargur and Adrian Jacobs for a discussion around reparations for the church and what it means to live as treaty people in Manitoba—and across Canada.
Face2Face | Money and the Cost of Living: Building Financial Confidence Together
Money can be one of the most important—and most difficult—topics to talk about. Rising costs, economic uncertainty, debt, investing, retirement planning, and everyday financial decisions affect us all, yet many people carry these concerns quietly and alone. Honest conversations about money can reduce shame, build confidence, and help people make informed financial decisions. Financial literacy is not something reserved for experts—it's a skill that can be learned, strengthened, and supported through community.
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A CMU education prepares students for careers grounded in purpose and integrity—through formative relationships, practical experience, and deep care for the whole person.
Why Study at CMU?Rigorous academics.
With an average first year class size of 25 and a student to faculty ratio of 18:1, students pursue academic excellence in an environment that combines rigorous standards with strong support.
Supportive community.
CMU is where relationships come alive. Students build lifelong friendships and find mentors who care. The network here—faculty, peers, alumni—will open doors and support students long after graduation.
Genuine impact.
When students graduate, they leave ready to make an impact. CMU students consistently will stand out for insightful thinking, grounded ethics and adaptability, and the skills to analyze complex problems and step forward with courage.
Programs of Study
Undergraduate Programs
A CMU education will set you up for success. You will graduate a mature, skilled problem-solver who can write persuasively, speak confidently, and think critically across diverse subject areas.
- Arts BA (18 majors)
- Business Administration BBA (4 majors)
- Music BMus
- Music Therapy BMT
- Science BSc (3 majors)
- Social Work BSW
- Education BEd
Graduate Programs
The common purpose that binds our graduate programs is building leaders and change-makers—in business, in the not-for-profit and government, in the community, and in the church.
Graduate StudiesBachelor of Education (After-Degree)
Start teaching sooner through a full-time, 16-month program that equips aspiring educators with the skills, character, and confidence to lead in today's diverse classrooms. With 28 weeks of practicum experience across early, middle, and high school settings, you will graduate with the hands-on preparation schools require and the confidence new teachers need to feel ready to enter the classroom.
Rooted in a vision for whole-person education, this program will prepare you not only to deliver curriculum, but to nurture curiosity, shape character, and foster belonging in every classroom you enter.
Pre-Professional Studies
Pre-professional studies at CMU are designed to launch students into competitive programs like medicine, law, nursing, and veterinary science.
While you don't study these professions directly at CMU, you can complete the essential prerequisites—through degrees or courses in science, arts, and humanities—within a small, supportive academic environment.
With personalized advising and interdisciplinary learning, you will build the intellectual foundation and character needed to thrive in professional schools. Whether pursuing a full CMU degree or preparing for next steps, your will leave confident, well-prepared, and ready to serve with both skill and compassion.
CMU students consistently stand out with an exceptional track record of acceptance into competitive professional programs like medicine and law.
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New podcast offers real talk for Canadian music therapists
CMU professors Lee-Anne Dowsett and Michelle Yaciuk know the music therapy world inside and out. On their new podcast, they're pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to work in the field.
Read MoreCMU brings Canada’s first female astronaut to campus for keynote lecture and photography exhibit
CMU is pleased to bring Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canada's first female astronaut, acclaimed scientist, neurologist, photographer, and environmental advocate for a special Face2Face event on CMU's campus (600 Shaftesbury Blvd.) on Friday, September 11, from 7:00–8:30 PM in the CMU Chapel and via livestream..
Read MoreFinding her voice in the field
Melanie Giesbrecht is, luckily, a people person.
Through her Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) placement at Golden West Broadcasting as the summer events host, her job is to interview, question, and talk with attendees and report live from events—whether they be town fairs, rodeos, or music festivals—all around Steinbach and the surrounding southern Manitoba area.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
Fall at CMU
All are invited to the annual community festival featuring markets, food, activities for kids, alumni reunions, and more!
Face2Face | Walking the Labyrinth: Peace, Presence, and the Iona Way
Join Ruth Harvey of the Iona Community in Scotland for an intimate conversation, exploring the practices of peacebuilding, justice, and spiritual renewal. Drawing on the rich traditions of Iona—including the experiential Fingerprint Labyrinth—this conversation invites reflection on how communities can cultivate peace in a fractured world. With responses from local peacebuilders and faith leaders, we will explore connections between Iona’s work and local initiatives, creating space for dialogue, insight, and shared hope.
2026 J.J. Thiessen Lecture Series | Resistance in Scripture and Society
Featuring Dr. Shayna Sheinfeld, Associate Professor of Religion at Augsburg University (Minneapolis, MN)
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