Students sometimes roll their eyes when they hear the word “Community” used to describe so many aspects of Grebel. But there is no better word to define the accepting, hospitable, and challenging culture that Grebel students, staff, and faculty have carefully nurtured over the last 55 years.
This issue of Grebel Now embraces Grebel’s history of belonging and friendship from its early years to today. Alumni and students alike share how their view of the world has been impacted by both residence life and academic courses. You will read about the “Grebel Sings” integration initiative and a Peace and Conflict Studies course that is creating conversations between PACS and Engineering students. You will also notice that this issue includes Grebel’s 2017-18 Annual Report. We have had a good year!
We are especially excited to share with you our plans to expand the Grebel dining room and kitchen facilities! This project will allow us to be more welcoming and accommodate all of our students at once.
Jennifer Konkle, Marketing and Communications Manager
Fred W. Martin, Director of Advancement
