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Jonathan Dyck: Better living through graphic design
Posted by CMU Staff | Wednesday, October 12, 2016 @ 9:53 AM
Jonathan Dyck (CMU ’08) took an unlikely path on his way to becoming a graphic designer.
Before graduating from the three-year Design Studies program at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Dyck earned an undergraduate degree in English from CMU as well as a Master of Arts (English and Film Studies) from the University of Alberta.
Read MoreJohanna Tse: Making a difference in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Posted by CMU Staff | Tuesday, October 4, 2016 @ 11:56 AM
Johanna Tse wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after she graduated from CMU with her Bachelor of Business Administration degree this past April, but she knew she wanted to make a difference.
A few weeks after moving to Vancouver in July, Tse landed a job at Mission Possible, a Christian humanitarian agency in the city’s Downtown Eastside district that works with people challenged by homelessness and poverty.
Read MoreAward winner combines peacebuilding and filmmaking
Posted by CMU Staff | Thursday, September 22, 2016 @ 9:39 AM
On Saturday, September 24, CMU President Cheryl Pauls will present one of four Distinguished Alumni Awards to Brad Leitch (CMU '13) as part of CMU's 2016 Fall Festival events. We spoke with Brad recently about his life and work.
At 30, Brad Leitch (nee Langendoen) is carving out an impressive career as an award-winning filmmaker, peacebuilder, and playback theatre actor who approaches difficult topics with empathy, compassion, deep listening, and boundless energy.
Read MoreAward winner carries on 'shoulder-tapping impulse'
Posted by CMU Staff | Tuesday, September 20, 2016 @ 9:05 PM
On Saturday, September 24, CMU President Cheryl Pauls will present one of four Distinguished Alumni Awards to Ron Toews (MBBC '84) as part of CMU's 2016 Fall Festival events. We spoke with Ron recently about his life and work.
In the Saskatchewan farming community in which Ron Toews grew up, a godly farmer tapped him on the shoulder and said, "I believe God is calling you to leave the farm and study to become a pastor." Hearing and responding to God, even when it feels risky, has defined Toews's journey.
Read MoreAward winner enjoys research-action-reflection cycle of international development
Posted by CMU Staff | Thursday, September 15, 2016 @ 9:40 AM
On Saturday, September 24, CMU President Cheryl Pauls will present one of four Distinguished Alumni Awards to Adrienne Wiebe (MBBC 1976-78) as part of CMU's 2016 Fall Festival events. We spoke with Adrienne recently about her life and work.
When Adrienne Wiebe recalls her time at Mennonite Brethren Bible College (MBBC), learning to think critically – and rooting that critical thinking in faith – sticks out.
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