Community & Alumni Blog
Hutterites honour CMU professor with $10,000 donation, artwork
Hutterites in southern Manitoba honoured a Canadian Mennonite University professor last month for his contribution to their community.
The Hutterian Brethren Education Committee recognized Dr. John J. Friesen, Professor Emeritus of History and Theology, for his work teaching church and Hutterite history courses. Between 2000 and 2014, Friesen taught a number of courses to several hundred Hutterite teachers, pastors, and young people from across southern Manitoba, South Dakota, and Minnesota.
Kathy Bergen: Working for justice in the Middle East
Kathy Bergen is one of four people who received CMU's 2014 Blazer Distinguished Alumni Award at Fall Festival this past weekend. The awards celebrate alumni who, through their lives, embody CMU's values and mission of service, leadership, and reconciliation in church and society.
John Neufeld: Helping others belong
John Neufeld is one of four people who will receive CMU's 2014 Blazer Distinguished Alumni Award at Fall Festival this weekend. The awards celebrate alumni who, through their lives, embody CMU's values and mission of service, leadership, and reconciliation in church and society.
Bridge-builder profile: Zach Peters
When the campaign to fund CMU’s new Bridge, Library and Learning Commons began, Zach Peters was the Vice President Activities on CMU Student Council with then-president Dylan Tarnowsky. The two joked with each other that their time as student leaders would have such an impact on the university that CMU would name buildings after them.
Ted talk: Nine facts about Ted Dyck
Get to know Ted Dyck, Director of Food Services at CMU—the man who will be serving up chicken fingers and fries at the upcoming alumni event, Dinner with Ted.