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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Taste of Grebel
Rempel Reception
Grebel Alumni and Friends are invited to a reception hosted by John Rempel and the Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre (TMTC)
Featuring Al Armstrong’s "Big Al, Proprietor" and special guest Big Rude Jake
Spirituality & Aging Seminar
Spirituality, Friendship, and Community in Late Life
Conrad Grebel Great Hall
Guest Speakers Dr. Susan & Rev. John McFadden
Spirituality and Aging is a program area of the Research Institute for Aging. Its two-fold purpose is to promote research in the field of spirituality and aging that will enhance the the well-being of older adults, and to be a resource to students, community clergy, chaplains, and caregivers through university classes, public lectures, and workshops.
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
Free Public Presentation with Gordon Matties, Canadian Mennonite University
What About Joshua?
MCEC invites you to a free public presentation by Gordon Matties from Canadian Mennonite University on Thursday, February 21, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at Conrad Grebel University College. The book of Joshua has been used to support war, conquest, and genocide. “In a time of religious justification for terrorism and counterterrorism, Joshua may well be a book for our time!” – Gordon Matties.
****NOTE: this event will be in the Great Hall*****
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.
Youth Event for MCEC Youth - The Search for Connie G.
In celebration of Grebel’s 50 years of Inspiring Mind and Spirit, the Grebel Ambassadors are hosting a Conrad Grebel (the person) themed event! If you have participated in any of the 50th Anniversary events thus far you might have noticed the life sized cardboard cut-out of Conrad Grebel. He has been making special appearances all over campus (!) and will be the focus for this event. Intrigued? Me too!
What: The Search for Connie G
Who: Sr. Youth (grades 9-???)
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.
Noon Hour Concert: Jazz Saxophone
Mary Petrich, noted saxophonist from Arizona, will be playing new music composed by Carol Ann Weaver and others.