The air was buzzing at Grebel on September 3, as new students moved into the residence, accompanied by their parents and welcomed by enthusiastic upper-year students.
The energy that comes with starting something new continued all week and was evident across the entire University of Waterloo campus, with groups of new students—many on campus for the first time—navigating new friendships, locating classrooms, and adjusting to life on their own.
“We who make up the Grebel community today represent a wide range of cultures, traditions, and backgrounds,” remarked President Marcus Shantz at the Opening Celebration. “My view is that a community that values complexity is likely to be a good one. A good community honours, celebrates, and respects that the individuals within it are unique.”
This school year promises to be a year of connection and community, as Grebel explores new pathways for learning together.
