2025 John and Margaret Friesen Lecture Series – A two-part lecture series titled, “Anabaptist Peace Witness – Historical Significance and Today's Mission,” with Dr. Astrid von Schlachta, Head of the Mennonite Research Center and lecturer at the University of Regensburg, takes place on Thursday, January 23 at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM at CMU. Visit cmu.ca/friesenlectures for more information and livestream feeds.

CMU Discover Day – Join us for the full day or the afternoon of January 31 to discover what it is like to be a CMU student. Tour the CMU campus, attend a sample lecture, meet professors and current students, and have lunch and treats on us! Visit cmu.ca/experience for more information and to register.

Discover Music Day – Prospective music and music therapy students are invited to learn more about studying music at CMU with a full day campus visit on February 7. Visit cmu.ca/experience for more information and to register.

Social Justice Fair – The 19^th annual social justice fair hosted by Menno Simons College is on Wednesday, February 5 between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM at Marpeck Commons. Take the opportunity to interact with community organizations, learn what they do, and find ways to be involved! Visit media.cmu.ca/events for more information.

Xplore – CMU’s Xplore extended education program investigates dimensions of the Christian faith, our world, and life in it—all without assignments or exams! Join one or more in-person or online courses beginning February 18 in topics such as loneliness, Indigenous spirituality and Christian faith, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and more. Churches may consider hosting an Xplore watch party with people from the community. For more information and to register, visit cmu.ca/xplore.

CMU Employment Opportunities – CMU invites inquiries and applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Biology position. Other opportunities include a full-time Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications and a Sessional Instructor in Social Work. Visit cmu.ca/employment for more information.

FOR CHURCH PASTORS AND LEADERS

You are invited to renew, CMU’s annual pastor's conference on February 10-11, 2025. Dr. David Fitch will speak on, "Reckoning with Power: Discerning God's Power, Navigating Worldly Power in Leadership, Conflict, and Mission". Delegates will explore how faith leaders handle the intersections of divine and worldly authority. The conference includes workshops, Bible studies, diverse pastor stories, and worship. Registration is now open at cmu.ca/renew.

In-person and virtual options available. Travel subsidies are available for those from outside of Manitoba.

CMU Employment Opportunities – CMU invites inquiries and applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Biology position. Other opportunities include a full-time Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications and a Sessional Instructor in social work. Visit cmu.ca/employment for more information.