Current undergraduate students

Sunday, April 22, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Rescheduled Convocation Celebration

Convocation 2018 rescheduled

Conrad Grebel University College honours graduates who have lived and studied at Grebel while completing their University of Waterloo degree programs. This special Convocation takes place several weeks prior to the University of Waterloo Convocations where the official degrees are conferred. Faculty, staff, students, and families celebrate this significant accomplishment together.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria

  • peace and security poster imageWhat impact has Boko Haram had on the prospects for agricultural development?
  • What are the other cultural and economic drivers of conflict that need to be addressed?
  • How are women and youth becoming agents of change?

Keynote speaker Chom Bagu, the Nigeria Field Project Manager from Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA), and other experts will answer the

Friday, March 30, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

UWaterloo Chamber Choir: Bach's St. John Passion

Dramatic, tragic and yet indescribably beautiful -- Bach's eloquent St. John Passion, with brilliant tenor Lawrence Wiliford as the Evangelist. Don't miss this Good Friday tradition! Presented by the Grand Philharmonic Choir and the UWaterloo Chamber Choir.  Directed by Dr. Mark Vuorinen.

For tickets see Centre in the Square website.

UWaterloo Chamber Choir

Sunday, March 25, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Concert

ICE Trio

Five different Chamber Ensembles, and sixteen talented musicians using 5 different instruments.  A lovely way to spend a Winter evening.  Directed by Ben Bolt-Martin.  Free Admission, reception to follow.

Sunday, March 25, 2018 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

UWaterloo Jazz Ensemble Concert

jazz musiciansThe UWaterloo Jazz Ensemble will perform a mix of jazz standards from Gordon Goodwin, Count Basie, Wayne Shorter, Duke Ellington, and more.  Directed by well know percussionist Michael Wood, the ensemble consists of 15 UW jazz aficionados. 
Reception to follow, complimentary parking for the event.

Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Balinese Gamelan Ensemble Concert

Balinese Gamelan and two dancers

Directed by Dr. Maisie Sum and featuring Grebel Artist-in-Residence I Dewa Made Suparta, the UW Balinese Gamelan and the Grebel Community Gamelan will perform a mix of contemporary pieces and traditional classics.  Come find out why people who love music are fascinated by the gamelan.

Free admission, and a chance to try the gamelan yourself after the concert.

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 12:30 am - 12:30 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Noon Hour Concert: The Ice is Cracking Under My Feet

EVA is a trio featuring cellist Vesa Norilo, kantele player, Anna-Karin Korhonen and soprano Essi Wuorela (Rajaton), all hailing from Helsinki, Finland. Their repertoire consists of traditional Finnish folk music as well as original music composed by members of EVA. Each member of the group brings a wealth of musical experience, having studied a wide range of styles from classical to jazz and folk.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 12:30 pm - 12:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Noon Hour Concert: Love Lies Sleeping

A quartet of local musicians will perform Haydn's Op 20, No 5. This concert features Adam Diderrich & Marcus Scholtes on the violin, Ethan Filner on the viola, and Rebecca Morton on the cello.  Special guest Barbara Hankins will round out the group with the clarinet.