In celebration of the International Day of Peace, Conrad Grebel University College is pleased to be organizing Peace Week - a week of events to acknowledge and raise awareness for several peace related issues.
Events
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Thursday, November 29, 2012 4:30 pm
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4:30 pm
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Book Launch - "Seeking Places of Peace" (Global Mennonite History- North America)
Come celebrate the book launch of "Seeking Places of Peace: Global Mennonite History - North America" by Royden Loewen and Steven M. Nolt. Overseen by historians John A. Lapp and C. Arnold Snyder, this North American Mennonite history book is the fifth and final volume in the Global Mennonite History Series sponsored by Mennonite World Conference.
Arnold Snyder will provide a short overview of the project. Royden Loewen will also be in attendance.
Copies will be available.
"Seeking Places of Peace" - 400 pages, paperback, $11.95
Saturday, November 2, 2013 10:00 am
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4:00 pm
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Fall Open House
Come and visit Grebel! Take a tour of the residence, talk to students and have a Grebel cookie! On campus you will have the opportunity to speak with professors and learn more about the Music and Peace & Conflict Studies programs as well.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 12:30 pm
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12:30 pm
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Noon Hour Concert: Toronto Percussion Ensemble
Percussionists Beverley Johnston, David Campion, Mark Duggan, and Conrad Grebel instructor John Brownell will be performing contemporary works for percussion, as well as traditional drumming pieces.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 12:30 pm
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12:30 pm
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Noon Hour Concert: Jazz Saxophone
Mary Petrich, noted saxophonist from Arizona, will be playing new music composed by Carol Ann Weaver and others.
Friday, January 31, 2014 12:30 pm
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1:30 pm
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Side by Side: Mennonite Stories of the First World War
Featuring Laureen Harder-Gissing
Thursday, February 13, 2014 8:00 pm
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8:00 pm
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An Evening with Bruce Cockburn
Join Grebel alumni, students, friends, and community members for an intimate evening with Bruce Cockburn, a musician and social activist who has inspired many generations of Grebel students and alumni.
Tickets are SOLD OUT!
Monday, February 24, 2014 11:21 am
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11:21 am
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Carmina Burana: University Choir
Carmina Burana, the famous cantata composed by Carl Orff, will be performed by the University Choir. This version will include two pianos, six percussion instruments, and the Inter-Mennonite Children's Choir. Directed by Dr. Gerard Yun.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 12:30 pm
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12:30 pm
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Noon Hour Concert: Duo Calixa
Latin American music for flute and guitar, featuring Kelly Williamson and Mariette Stephenson.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 5:45 pm
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5:45 pm
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Entrepreneurship and the Musician
Amanda Brunk, local performer, teacher, clinician, adjudicator, and founder/director of the Singer's Theatre, will present options for earning a living as a musician. Presented by Music Living & Learning, admission is free. Pizza and beverages are available after the presentation.