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Friday, November 16, 2018 8:30 am - 3:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Spirituality, Aging, and Narrative: The Sacred Art of Story Listening

Elderly woman talking and laughing with a younger womanCome explore the intersections between spirituality and narrative, and between narrative and aging, focusing on both the unique developmental tasks of later life, and the challenges aging poses to our stories. In the afternoon, speaker Bill Randall will introduce the sacred art of story listening and prepare participants to provide narrative care.

Sunday, November 18, 2018 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Restorative Justice Week with Ray and Vi Donavan

Restored and ForgivenConrad Grebel University College and Mennonite Central Committee Ontario are excited to be hosting Ray & Vi Donovan from the United Kingdom as guest speakers for Restorative Justice Week in November.  As parents of an 18 year old boy murdered in the street 16 years ago, they work passionately to give voice to a restorative justice approach, through education and creating system change in areas such as policing and probation.  

Friday, November 23, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Balinese Gamelan Ensemble Concert

Balinese Gamelan in Waterloo Town SquareGamelan is the traditional ensemble music of Java and Bali in Indonesia, made up predominantly of percussive instruments. It is taught without notation, which means the students have to memorize their parts. Directed by artist-in-residence I Dewa Made Suparta, the group plays both traditional Balinese music and modern compositions.

Saturday, November 24, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Musik's Empire: University Choir Concert

University ChoirWhile the term “empire” has come to have strong political connotations, an archaic use of the word simply means to hold absolute power over something or someone. Few who listen to or participate in music could deny its empire!

Thursday, November 29, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Gendered Conflicts and the Pursuit of Peace

holding hands illustrationParticipate in the UN initiative for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

Join us at Grebel to view the poster exhibit titled "Gendered Conflicts and the Pursuit of Peace" and produced by the PACS/WS class Gender in War and Peacein the Grebel Upper Atrium from 3–5 pm.

Saturday, December 1, 2018 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Make a Difference Market

Join Grebel's Peace Society at the Make a Different (MAD) Market, December 1st.On December 1st, Grebel's Peace Society will be hosting the Make a Difference (MAD) Market.

Join them for a local fair trade, Christmas shopping, food, and music, benefiting the Mennonite Coalition for Refugee Support!

Sunday, December 2, 2018 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Jazz United: Jazz Ensemble Concert

Three saxophonesThe UWaterloo Jazz Ensemble consists of approximately 20 jazz aficionados playing standard and non-standard jazz instruments.  Directed by Michael Wood, this ensemble will play a wide selection of popular jazz music.  this concert will feature the music of Sonny Rollins, Ralph Towner, Joe Sealy, Leonard Bernstein and Rodgers & Hart.

Admission is $10/$5 students & seniors

Reception to follow.