Canadian Mennonite University

25 Years, 25 Stories

Students are the heart of CMU. Over the past quarter century, our alumni have shaped industries, inspired communities, and redefined what it means to lead with purpose. In celebration of 25 years, we have profiled one remarkable graduate from each year—25 years, 25 stories.

 

Who are CMU alumni?

Given CMU's unique history, it's understandable that this question arises! The answer is simple.

An alumnus is any person who has completed a minimum of 18 credit hours at MBBC/Concord, CMBC, or CMU through the Shaftesbury undergraduate or graduate programs, or the Outtatown Discipleship School.

What's Happening

Alumni Profiles

Madly Friesen (CMU '20, BMus) -  Bringing New Sounds to Faraday School (Winnipeg School Division)

Madly Friesen (CMU '20, BMus) - Bringing New Sounds to Faraday School (Winnipeg School Division)

At Faraday School, the music room is a place where students explore creativity through music, dance, drama, and movement. Teacher Madly Friesen creates opportunities for students to express themselves, collaborate, and find a sense of belonging through the performing arts.

Starting their second teaching year at Faraday, Friesen is already celebrating significant milestones. Students won the CBC Music Class Challenge with their original song, "Rise to the Challenge", and the school received an $18,000 MusiCounts Innovation Grant to expand its music program.

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Erik Gillespie (CMU ’24) spent hundreds of hours this summer helping bring a historic Red River Métis anthem into a new generation through the Michif Anthem Project.

CMU alumnus gives new voice to historic Métis anthem

CMU alumnus Erik Gillespie spent last year working as a restaurant server, but this summer he took on a tall order of a different kind: updating a 200-year-old anthem of the Red River Métis for a new generation.

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Jacqueline Sookermany: "CMU taught me to expect more from the world and gave me the tools to make more happen for the people I support and care for."

Alumni in their own words - Jacqueline Sookermany (CMU '15)

Where has life taken you since you left CMU?

During my studies at CMU, I developed a deep passion for prisoner justice and prisoner abolition while working for Correctional Service Canada at Stony Mountain Institution in their Programs department for my practicum.

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Upcoming Events

Bachelor of Education Information Session

This online information session is for any applicant or prospective student considering the CMU Bachelor of Education after-degree program.

November 18 | 7:00 PM | Online
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Christmas at CMU

Start the Advent and Christmas seasons with mini concerts held throughout Assiniboine Castle. Wander the halls of this heritage building while sipping hot apple cider and eating a cookie. Visit the Christmas Market in Marpeck Commons before or after the performances.

Showtimes at 2:00 and 7:00 PM

November 28 | Assiniboine Castle (500 Shaftesbury Blvd.)
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