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

News and Stories

Aaron Janzen (CMU ’08) completed a BA in Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies. His CMU education nurtured his sense of justice and care for creation, shaping his career in environmental conservation. Now a senior field campaigner with Oceans North, he works to protect marine and freshwater ecosystems in collaboration with northern communities.

From peacebuilding to conservation: A CMU alum’s journey of justice, community, and care for creation

Aaron Janzen knows being an environmentalist is as much about working with people as it is with the land.

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Ben Borne (CMU ’13) completed a BA with a major in Biblical and Theological Studies. His time at CMU nurtured his love for storytelling and community, shaping a career in communications and public relations focused on building relationships and advancing reconciliation.

Advancing reconciliation through storytelling

"I have always been a storyteller," says Ben Borne over a Zoom call from his home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. "And what I'm really good at is bringing people together."

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Gode Katembo (CMU ’23) completed a BA in Social Sciences. His CMU experience deepened his sense of purpose, justice, and community—values that shape his work as a soccer coach, mentor, and entrepreneur creating spaces for newcomers and youth to grow, belong, and lead.

From newcomer to community-builder: A CMU alum’s journey of purpose, justice, and leadership

When Gode Katembo thinks about his time at CMU, he doesn't just remember classes and assignments. What stands out is how the experience reshaped his sense of direction.

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Upcoming Events

2025 J.J. Thiessen Lecture Series | "A Sacred Way of Life: Theology as a Guide to Spirituality"

Featuring Dr. Kevin Hector, Naomi Shenstone Donnelley Professor of Theology and of the Philosophy of Religions, University of Chicago.

October 21–22 | CMU Chapel (600 Shaftesbury Blvd.)
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