A Message from President Cheryl Pauls
The phrase, CMU25 in 2025, has a ring. And with joy we honour the 25-year story of a remarkable learning community and thousands of alumni whose lives call us forward.
Yet the 25-year account is only part of the picture, for CMU is entrusted with gifts and vision that see in far grander spans.
- CMU lives and learns on lands and waters cherished and stewarded since ancient times by Anishinaabe, Cree, and Dakota First Nations and the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. We are grateful for the generous provisions of Treaty 1 as covenanted before Creator in 1871, and we call one another to the justice and the joy of living, all of us, as treaty people.
- CMU was made from colleges founded some 80 years ago by Mennonite churches and communities throughout Canada. These in turn drew on educational ventures with 100- and 150-year stories in this land and so too from peoples in the Anabaptist faith tradition that reaches the 500-year milestone this year and in which CMU continues to be nourished.
- CMU exists by means of The Canadian Mennonite University Act (1998, 2022), with purposes including, "to further the intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical, and social development of, and a community spirit among, its students, graduates, and staff for the betterment of society."
We look forward to sharing far-seeing stories with you this year. Watch this space for accounts of alumni from each graduating class.
Mark your calendar for an extra-special Fall at CMU as we celebrate
CMU’s 25th anniversary on September 19 and 20, 2025.
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Pinned Event
Spring at CMU
Gather. Celebrate.
All are warmly invited.
Featuring storytelling by graduates of 2025 and music by CMU choirs. Reception to follow.
Loewen Athletic Centre & Livestream
April 25 • 7:00 PM
CMU Festival Chorus | St. John Passion
The 2025 Festival concludes with one of the most celebrated works in the Baroque repertoire. Led by Dr. Janet Brenneman and featuring the CMU Festival Chorus and soloists from the community, this performance of the St. John Passion will be unique offering steeped in a decades-long tradition of performance in the Mennonite community.
Westworth United Church (1750 Grosvenor Ave.)
April 19 • 7:00 PM
Conflict Transformation Through Dialogue and Narrative
Join us for an evening workshop designed to foster understanding and empathy through the power of storytelling and shared experiences.
CMU (room TBD)
May 27 • 6:00–9:00 PM
May 27, 2025
Conflict Transformation Through Dialogue and Narrative
6:00–9:00 PM 
CMU (room TBD)
Join us for an enlightening evening of Conflict Transformation Through Dialogue and Narrative, an event designed to foster understanding and empathy through the power of storytelling and shared experiences. This event will be co-facilitated by two distinguished peacebuilders, Izzeddin Hawamda and Karen Ridd, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in peace and conflict studies.
This event is open to anyone interested in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and social justice. It is particularly suited for:
- Community leaders and activists
- Educators and students
- Professionals in conflict resolution and mediation
- Individuals passionate about storytelling and creative expression
- Anyone seeking to engage in meaningful dialogue and foster understanding across diverse perspectives
Join us for an evening of community engagement, where stories are shared to inspire transformation through the power of dialogue and narrative. We look forward to seeing you there!
Facilitators:
- Izzeddin Hawamda: Born in a rural village near Nablus, Palestine, Izzeddin has lived in Canada for over 15 years. Izzeddin is the founder of Sadaa an organization that promotes stories of marginalized and underrepresented voices. He holds a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Manitoba, focusing on interfaith dialogue. Izzeddin is passionate about creating opportunities for dialogue through storytelling and is actively involved in various organizations promoting rights and liberties, resilience, and diversity.
- Karen Ridd: With a career spanning over three decades, Karen is a mediator, facilitator, and educator with extensive experience in conflict resolution and human rights. She has worked in war zones in Central America and has been recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to peace and justice. Karen is also an associate of Training for Change and Mediation Services, and a member of several dialogue and social justice initiatives.
Mennonite/s Writing Conference
Words at Work and Play—an international conference regarding any form of Mennonite literature.
CMU Campus
June 13–15
CMU 25th Celebration
Celebrate CMU's 25th Anniversary with this special event. More details to come.
Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.)
September 19 • 7:00 PM
Fall at CMU
Leisurely walk through over 35 craft and food vendors, entertain your kids with Bubble Man and a bouncy castle, enjoy food from one of several food trucks, and watch cyclists race around campus.
Fall at CMU has something for everyone!
CMU North Side
September 20 • 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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