The first week of September brought an atmosphere of excitement to Grebel as a new batch of Grebelites arrived at the residence, joined by their parents and greeted by enthusiastic upper-year students. A spirit of new possibilities could be felt in the air—a spirit that has been gracing Grebel’s doorstep for the past 60 years. This fall, the Grebel residence is filled once again, home to 172 students, with 40+ associates. Students hail from across Canada, as well as from the US, United Kingdom, Barbados, Turkey, Vietnam, Philippines, UAE, and Hong Kong.
Gardens are hard work,” said President Shantz as part of his welcome address. “A garden is boring if it only has one kind of plant, and a college is boring if everyone thinks the same, acts the same, or studies the same things. A truly impressive garden is one that encompasses many kinds of plants—some that flourish right away, some that take longer. Some that grow better when planted close to certain other plants, and some that need extra space.”
“What sort of plant are you?” Marcus asked the crowd of more than 200 Grebel students. “Whoever you are, we want you to know that you belong in this garden.”
Act of Community: Planting seeds in the Pollinator Garden
Along with a worship team, Marina Wheaton, President Marcus Shantz,Board Member Dorothy Nyambi, Hoda Mahamud, Scott Adema, and
Kassim Ibrahim, attended MEDA’s annual conference in Toronto.
Move-in Day
A hymn sing at Open Doors—the newest name for Family Day/Taste of Grebel.
Prof. Jane Kuepfer spoke at Community Supper and brought a 100-year-old friend to share some wisdom.
Grebel students, staff, and faculty came together with the University of Waterloo community to stand in solidarity after the June 28 stabbing in a UWaterloo classroom.
MCC UN Student Seminar at the United Nations in NYC.
Student Eva Booker spent the summer growing a beautiful Pollinator Garden.
