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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.

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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.

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Alumni Profiles

Kaylene Blackwood (CMU ’26) receives the 2025 Mark & Dorothy Danzker Scholarship, recognizing her academic achievement, community involvement, and commitment to preserving cultural heritage.

CMU alumna carries family tradition into a new generation

Kaylene Blackwood (CMU '26) started playing the steel drums when she was five years old. There's video footage of her as a child performing in the Caribbean pavilion at Folklorama, Winnipeg's annual multicultural festival that celebrates diverse cultures through pavilions featuring food, live entertainment, and cultural exhibits.

CMU alumnus Loghan Puhach is a Certified Music Therapist at Riverview Health Centre, where he helped establish a full-time music therapy program that supports patients and their families.

CMU alumnus is transforming patient care through music one year after graduation

Just one year after graduating from CMU with a Bachelor of Music Therapy, Loghan Puhach is working in what he calls "a dream come true."

Chloe Friesen (CMU '22), currently an Associate Producer with CBC Manitoba. says, "the Communications and Media program taught me the practical skills I use daily at work, and the rest of my courses provided a strong foundation for writing and research skills."

Alumni in their own words - Chloe Friesen (CMU ‘22)

Where has your life taken you since you left CMU?

Since graduating with my Bachelor of Arts in 2022, I have been working full-time as an associate producer with CBC Manitoba in the Current Affairs department.

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Upcoming Events

Mini CMU Summer Day Camps

Mini CMU is a summer day program for children ages 6–12, hosted by CMU. Through hands-on learning, creative exploration, and active play, Mini CMU offers kids a place where they feel welcomed, supported, and excited to learn.

Jul 13 – Aug 28 | CMU Campus

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Fall at CMU

All are invited to the annual community festival featuring markets, food, activities for kids, alumni reunions, and more!

September 19 | Assiniboine Castle (500 Shaftesbury Blvd.)

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2026 J.J. Thiessen Lecture Series | Resistance in Scripture and Society

Featuring Dr. Shayna Sheinfeld, Associate Professor of Religion at Augsburg University (Minneapolis, MN)

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