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Friday, March 2, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Panel Discussion: Mennonites and the Media

Join us for a panel discussion with Dr. David Weaver-Zercher, Sherri Klassen, Katie Steckly, Sam Steiner, Johnny Wideman, and moderator Dr. Marlene Epp

The panel, “Mennonites and the Media: Telling Mennonite Stories Today,” will grapple with the following questions:

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.

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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

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.

Saturday, March 24, 2018 7:30 am - 7:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

University Choir: Gloria!

Gloria! Songs of Joy. Sometimes known as the Hymn of Angels, the Latin Gloria is one of the most exuberant and ecstatic of sacred texts. Join the UW Choir in a fusion of Medieval, Classical, Jazz, and Global Musics in an exploration of musical joy. Includes works by Bach, Mozart, Poulenc, Esenvalds, and a host of others. The perfect balm for the Canadian Winter blues.