Menno Simons College Blog

Press release: MSC presents Dr. Anil Gupta on learning from grassroots innovators

Posted by MSC Staff | Thursday, October 16, 2014 @ 2:26 PM

The topic “Empathetic Innovations for Inclusive Development: Can we learn from Grassroots Innovators?” will be addressed by Dr. Anil Gupta, senior professor at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad.

MSC graduate begins iternship at Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.

Posted by MSC Staff | Thursday, October 9, 2014 @ 12:03 PM

As a recent graduate of the International Development Studies program at Menno Simons College (MSC), I was eager to find an environment to which I could apply the diverse set of skills and knowledge I had recently acquired.

This autumn I began an internship with the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. As a part of the media relations section, I work closely with the Official Spokesperson of the Embassy, monitor media for the Ambassador, write reports on conferences, manage the Embassy’s social media, and help organize events.

Peacemaking from the inside out

Posted by MSC Staff | Friday, October 3, 2014 @ 5:10 PM

In June 2013, Menno Simons College hosted the event, "Peacemaking from the Inside Out," which featured guest speaker Dr. Jay Rothman, an expert in the field of conflict resolution. His presentation is now available for viewing online.

Supporting rights and liberties

Posted by MSC Staff | Friday, October 3, 2014 @ 10:37 AM

An interest in community development and international issues prompted Choloe Chapple (MSC' 07, CRS 4–year) to pursue a degree in Conflict Resolution Studies at MSC.

That interest, coupled with theoretical knowledge and practical application, has shaped Chapple's life experiences. Chapple currently serves as the Executive Director of the Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties (MARL), an organization that promotes, supports, and celebrates human rights and civil liberties.

Jenn French (right) stands with fellow volunteer, Karina Rottinger, and some of the children at Msamaria Centre for Street Children in front of the garden they planted to help reduce the food costs of the centre. (Photo courtesy Jenn French)

IDS student reflects on practicum experience in Tanzania

Posted by MSC Staff | Thursday, September 11, 2014 @ 4:13 PM

I spent this past summer living in a little town called Moshi, Tanzania (right at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro) for my International Development Studies (IDS) practicum. In Moshi I worked at the Msamaria Centre for Street Children, an organization that houses, clothes, and feeds children who are living on the streets for various reasons. I spent my days teaching English and Math, digging, planting and maintaining a vegetable garden, and spending time with the incredible group of children that lived at the centre and who dropped in on a regular basis.

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