March 30th, 2011 Two Menno Simons College (MSC) students have been recognized for their part in making the world a better place. During International Development Week, which had as its theme “I am Making a Difference,” the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) named eight youth as Young Global Citizens, including MSC’s Tyler Morden of Morden, MB and Zoe Gross from Barisford, MB. Read more... |
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| Menno Simons College Celebrates 20th Anniversary For release January 28, 2011 A respected leader in peace and conflict resolution and international development studies worldwide, CMU’s Menno Simons College (MSC) began its 3rd decade with expressions of gratitude and confidence at its 20th Anniversary Celebration. This special event was held November 12, 2010 at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg. Read more... |
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| Faith Leaders Continue Dialogue on Truth and Reconciliation For release January 20, 2011 When a tornado watch was announced during the first National Event of Truth and Reconciliation Canada (held in Winnipeg on June 16-19, 2010), several important events were suddenly cancelled. One of these has been rescheduled and will be held in Winnipeg next month. The event is a Round Table Discussion on Reconciliation; it would have been a key moment in the popular Interfaith Tent. The round table invites people to explore what various faith traditions teach about healing and reconciliation. Read more... |
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| Menno Simons College And UWinnipeg’S Global College Co-Host International Peace And Justice Conference October 1-2, 2010 Inaugural Gandhi Peace Award will be awarded to Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish For release September 30, 2010 The Peace and Justice Studies Association (PJSA)’s 8th Annual Conference gets underway this October 1 and 2 in Winnipeg, with Menno Simons College and UWinnipeg’s Global College serving as co-hosts for this important international conference. Read more... |
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International Peace And Justice Conference Welcomes Peacebuilders To Winnipeg October 1-2, 2010 The Peace and Justice Studies Association (PJSA), an organization headquartered in the United States and affiliated with the International Peace Research Association, will hold its 8th Annual Conference this October 1 and 2, with Menno Simons College and UWinnipeg’s Global College serving as hosts for this important international conference. This year’s conference, with its anticipated 350 participants, focuses on the theme, "Building Bridges, Crossing Borders: Gender, Identity, and Security in the Search for Peace." Read more... |
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 Menno Simons College Gets Permanent Home Major Donation from Friesen Family Foundation Makes it Possible For the first time in its 20-year history, Menno Simons College (MSC) has found a permanent home. Through a significant legacy gift from the David and Katherine Friesen Family Foundation, which is a long-time supporter of MSC and Mennonite university education in Canada, MSC has purchased the first two floors of 520 Portage Avenue, the building where it has leased space since 2005. Read more... Posted April 9, 2010 |
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 Menno Simons College Social Justice Fair Explores Women’s Justice Issues Students of Menno Simons College (MSC), Canadian Mennonite University (CMU), and The University of Winnipeg (UWinnipeg) gather for MSC’s Social Justice Fair 2010 on Wednesday, February 10 to explore issues surrounding women and justice. “The Justice Fair offers a valuable opportunity for students and community members to learn about and potentially make connections with social justice-related organizations in Winnipeg,” says Caitlin Eliasson, co-coordinator for the event. This year’s Fair features display booths from a number of social justice organizations representing issues such as women’s empowerment, human rights, restorative justice, sustainability, and development, adds Eliasson. Read the full story... Posted February 9, 2010 |
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 MSC Student Robin Bryan awarded 2009 Brower Youth Award |
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 CMU Establishes Canadian School of Peacebuilding A dream is realized for peace building as Winnipeg’s Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) launches its first annual season of summer courses through the new Canadian School of Peacebuilding in July 2009 featuring inspirational speakers from Kenya, South Africa and Canada. Read more... Posted July 8, 2009 |
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 MSC Spring Grad June 5th - Photos |
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Students Put On Play About Hunger For Final Exam |
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 Peace Research Journal Off the Press Menno Simons College Professors John Derksen, Co-editor, Lois Edmund, Book Review Editor, and Richard McCutcheon, Co-Editor, at the September 26 celebration of the first issue of Peace Research Journal produced by the College, CMU's campus at the University of Winnipeg. Read more... Posted October 8th, 2008 |
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 Graduate Ready To Make A Difference in the WorldMost students wait until they’ve finished school to go traveling. But Joel Marion acquired passport stamps from both Ireland and the Congo as a student at Menno Simons College (MSC), CMU’s campus at the University of Winnipeg. Read more... Posted July 24, 2008 |
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When Jeff graduated from high school, he decided to go for a joyride in his car on the schoolyard, causing thousands of dollars in damage to the freshly laid sod in the process. But instead of just allowing the charges to proceed in court, the school sent a representative to meet with Jeff and a mediator. Together, the three worked out an agreement whereby Jeff paid for the damaged sod by working for the school division. Read more... |
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 Menno Simons College Graduates Told They Can Change the World“Now the real hard work now begins.” That’s what David Northcott, long-time anti-poverty activist and Executive Coordinator of Winnipeg Harvest, told Menno Simons College (MSC) graduates at the College’s 16th annual graduation celebration |
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