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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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.
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.
Noon Hour Concert: Duo Calixa
Latin American music for flute and guitar, featuring Kelly Williamson and Mariette Stephenson.
March Open House
Are you thinking about which university is best for you?
Come to our March Open House on Saturday, March 1, 2014 and picture yourself at Grebel!
Drop-in between 9am & 4pm to have a tour at Grebel, learn more about our academic and residence programs and of course, have a Grebel cookie!
Bechtel Lectures in Anabaptist/Mennonite Studies
Writing the Amish into North American history, Steven Nolt (professor of History, Goshen College)
Noon Hour Concert: Brass Essentials
This Brass Quintet includes local musicians Trevor Wagler (French horn), Carolyn Culp (trombone), Susan Follows (bass trombone), and trumpeters Debra and Martin Lacoste. Composers featured include a wide selection, J.S. Bach to Scott Joplin.