Welcome to Grebel

Residence

Grebel has an enthusiastic residence community on the campus of the University of Waterloo! Join this friendly community of people who are dedicated to making Grebel an amazing place to live and grow. Meet some of Grebel's current students. Take an in-person or virtual tour. Discover leadership opportunities at Grebel. Apply now to live in the residence.

Academics

Study with and get to know professors in a community-oriented learning environment. Grebel administers the Music and Peace and Conflict Studies departments at University of Waterloo, and offers additional undergraduate courses in Arts, History, Mennonite Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Sociology. Grebel also offers two Master's level graduate programs in Theological Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies.

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News

Jan. 24, 2022Virtual Noon Hour Concert Series: Connecting with Nature
Jan. 24, 2022In the Room Where it Happens
Jan. 16, 2022Graduate Students Find Meaningful Connections in Small Pods

As the pandemic lingers and students persevere in challenging times, students in the Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program at Conrad Grebel University College created pods. These small groups, made up of students with a mix of experiences, met virtually or in-person to offer mutual support, encouragement, and advice throughout the term.

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Events

Jan. 26, 2022Noon Hour Online Concert: The Shakuhachi, reconnecting in one sound
Dr. Gerard Yun, shakuhachi (Japanese Zen Buddhist Vertical flute)

Nathan Stretch, acoustic and electric guitars

Music of living plants in real time (plant sonification by PlantChoir, Kingston, Ontario)
Feb. 9, 2022Noon Hour Online concert: Music for 1, 2, & 3

This intriguing concert features the following performers. It will be released as a Youtube Premiere on February 9 at 12:30pm. Join us for the chat.

Judith Davenport, viola

Peter Shackleton, clarinet

Anna Ronai, piano
Feb. 16, 2022Noon Hour Online Concert: Double Double Bass

While the spotlight is often given to their cellist colleagues, double bassists never shy away from a feature since the instrument’s rich timbre makes for a delightful acoustical treat. KW Symphony stand-mates Talia and Ian, supported by Guelph key and law expert Elliott, present music from a variety of eras, bass music and transcriptions, familiar and obscure.