Joan Weber
Joan Weber worked in the office at Conrad Grebel from 1973 to 1990 and had significant interaction with the students. She was a welcoming face to students and would often have a quick word or share a laugh. Joan’s work in Grebel’s Christian environment and developing friendships with many students over the years added much richness to her life.
Her joys in life included her family, quilting, crocheting, and music. She played organ and piano both at Erb St. Mennonite and Wilmot Mennonite churches where she last attended. Joan succumbed to a fight with cancer in 1997.
This award was established by her parents, George and Vera Weber, to honour Joan’s spirit and connection to the students at Conrad Grebel.
About the Award
This award supports and promotes leadership gifts among students in the residence program at Conrad Grebel University College and pursuing studies at the University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University.
This award is given to:
- Students holding at least a one term residence or apartment contract for the upcoming term and who have had at least 2 previous terms in residence at Conrad Grebel.
- Students who are eligible for OTSS funding through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (submit documentation showing OSAP eligibility)
- Students who have demonstrated commitment to the quality of community life at the College
- Students who have demonstrated leadership gifts.
Amount:
Two awards of approximately $900.
"Joan frequently invited students to her home for hymn singing and refreshments. She was great at expressing mock outrage at students’ shenanigans but secretly clearly enjoyed the crazy acts that are often associated with a student population. She worked in the office back in a time when real mail was important. She was known for bantering with students who would loiter in the office area waiting for the mailman to arrive."
- Paul Penner