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Singing Resistance and Living Resistance

Canadian Mennonite University warmly invites all to a second community-wide singing event, Singing Resistance, on Monday, March 2 at 7:00 PM at Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.).

Living Resistance: Nonviolent Resistance Training complements the ongoing Singing Resistance gatherings at CMU. Together, these offerings invite the community to move from voice to body and from concern to action. The repeated two-hour session is free and open to the public, but due to capacity constraints, registration is required to secure spots.

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With an average first year class size of 25 and a student to faculty ratio of 18:1, students pursue academic excellence in an environment that combines rigorous standards with strong support.

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Rooted in a vision for whole-person education, this program will prepare you not only to deliver curriculum, but to nurture curiosity, shape character, and foster belonging in every classroom you enter.

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At CMU, class sizes are kept intentionally small—typically 18 to 28 students—so professors don't just teach, they engage. You'll receive personalized feedback, join dynamic conversations, and build academic partnerships that challenge you inside and outside the classroom. Here, your voice matters, and your ideas won't get lost in the crowd.

At CMU, hands-on experience is built into every program. It's not an afterthought. You'll step into work-integrated learning placements designed to fit your ambitions, be it a not-for-profit, business, school, or lab, building skills employers seek. Graduating from CMU means you don't just have a degree; you have direct experience and a professional network to launch your career.

CMU holds a high bar for academic excellence, combining rigorous standards with strong support. Across diverse fields, from business to biology, music to social work, you'll engage with professors who are both expert teachers and active scholars. Their passion fuels classrooms where theory meets discovery, preparing you for today's complex and changing workforce.

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Right from your first day, Academic Advisors and the Centre for Career and Vocation guide your path, helping you set goals and build the skills employers seek. CMU graduates stand out for insightful thinking, grounded ethics, and adaptability, thriving in fields from healthcare to business, education to law, and beyond. CMU sets you up for your first job and prepares you for success throughout your entire career.

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Pre-professional studies at CMU are designed to launch students into competitive programs like medicine, law, nursing, and veterinary science.

While you don't study these professions directly at CMU, you can complete the essential prerequisites—through degrees or courses in science, arts, and humanities—within a small, supportive academic environment.

With personalized advising and interdisciplinary learning, you will build the intellectual foundation and character needed to thrive in professional schools. Whether pursuing a full CMU degree or preparing for next steps, your will leave confident, well-prepared, and ready to serve with both skill and compassion.

CMU students consistently stand out with an exceptional track record of acceptance into competitive professional programs like medicine and law.

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Canadian Mennonite Unversity

18:1

Average student to faculty ratio

100%

Students who participate in work-integrated learning

25

Average first-year class size

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Throughout Manitoba's milder seasons, you can find Stephen Kang pulling shots of espresso, brewing tea, and pouring kombucha on tap from his small solar-powered trailer, Prairie Solar Café.

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Upcoming Events

SAWAA Iftar - "Togetherness"

Hosted by Kahanee and Sadaa-Echoes, this annual Iftar has grown from a shared meal into a meaningful space for connection, reflection, and peacebuilding. During Ramadan, fasting is a practice of gratitude and renewal. At sunset, Iftar becomes a moment to break fast, break barriers, and honour the stories and traditions that shape us. Join us for a potluck Iftar. Bring a dish, an open heart, and a story to share. Let’s gather as neighbours, friends, and community.

February 28 | 2:30–7:30 PM | Great Hall (500 Shaftesbury Blvd.)
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Bachelor of Social Work Application Info Session (virtual)

Learn about: • BSW program strengths and curricular overview • Admissions requirements • Application process details and timelines This is a great opportunity to ask questions while connecting virtually with CMU faculty and staff who can guide you through the next steps. Sign up to receive an email containing more information and the link to the session.

March 5 | 7:00–8:00 PM | Online
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Living Resistance | Nonviolent Resistance Training

CMU faculty member Karen Ridd will lead this hands-on, non-lecture-based event where participants will learn to respond thoughtfully in moments of tension and risk through actively practicing nonviolent resistance techniques, while exploring the strategy and history behind them.

March 9 | 7:00–9:00 PM | Lecture Hall (Room S170, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd.)
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