Events

Art Classes 

Try your hand at something new! Join Brubacher House 2022 Artist-in-Residence Yulia Balobanova for a fun series of June workshops as we capture the beauty of Brubacher House with pastel. No painting experience necessary— Yulia will guide us through the entire process from start to finish.

Late '70s - Early '80s Alumni Reunion

Alumni from the late ’70s and early ’80s are taking a stroll down Memory Lane and you’re invited! Join us for this hybrid event in person or online. Those joining us in person will be treated to Grebel hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Those joining us on Zoom will be able to view the presentation and live entertainment beginning at 4:15. 

1996-2022 Don Reunion

Dons from 1996-2022 are gathering to visit and wish Mary Brubaker-Zehr well in retirement. 

Bangishimo is an IndigiQueer Anishinaabe photographer originally from Couchiching First Nations. They are a community organizer for Idle No More and co-founder of O:se Kenhionhata:tie, also known as Land Back Camp.

Bangishimo will be sharing their journey into the world of photography, how they created "On the Land" and some of the projects they are currently working on.

We are inviting Grebel alumni and friends from Manitoba to join us at Brazen Hall Fort Rouge in Winnipeg for snacks and an afternoon beverage.  Fred W. Martin will be there with some Grebel SWAG and an update on life at Grebel. Lots has changed since you've been on campus and it's always nice to connect in person. You may be interested to see who else from Grebel is living in Manitoba. 

The University Choir performs an eclectic range of music from around the world.  Directed by Liska Jetchick, the choir consists of students and alumni from all six faculties. This Spring term they will perform Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, composed in 1965.  

Please join us for the Spring Term orchestra@uwaterloo concert.  Directed by Daniel Warren, this orchestra includes students from across the University in all 6 Faculties. 

The performance will include the following pieces:

Don Giovanni Overture - W.A. Mozart

Valse Triste - Jean Sibelius

Pavane - Gilbert Fauré 

Symphony No. 4 - Felix Mendelssohn

Join us for an engaging jazz concert in July.  Directed by Michael Wood, the Jazz Ensemble has members from all 6 Faculties, particularly Mathematics. This term they will be featuring the music of Mike Tomaro …  Neal Hefti  … Dave Wolpe & Rob McConnell.

Tickets will be available at the door, or from Jazz Ensemble members.

Directed by Ben Bolt-Martin, 7 different Instrumental Chamber Trios will perform a wide range of classical music pieces.  Free admission.

Would your musical 13 to 18 year be interested in coming to the Ontario Mennonite Music camp next August?  Find out by checking out the 2022 OMMC final concert, at Trillium Lutheran Church.  Come support campers as they share music learned during their two weeks of camp at Conrad Grebel University College. Performances range from piano duets to orchestra pieces to a short all-camp musical. We hope to see you there! Free admission.