Disney animator. CEOs. Lawyers. Musicians. Peacemakers centred in war zones. These are just a few of the fascinating folks who have graduated from Grebel over the last 60 years. Not only are these alumni making advances in their fields, but they’re also representing Grebel’s excellence on an international level, with careers in countries all across the world.

Portrait of Katie

Katie Gingerich (BA 2015)     

Portrait of Greg Culp

Greg Culp (BA 2006) 

Portrait of Devon Spier

Devon Spier (BA 2012) 

Portrait of Brad Regehr

Brad Regehr (BA 1993)

What better way to celebrate Grebel’s 60th anniversary than to highlight the people who helped build upon the College’s foundation? Members of Grebel’s communications team, along with a few friends, have been  interviewing alumni and capturing their unique stories. So far, 16 inspiring profiles have been published on the Grebel website.

Brain Rudy holding a guitar

Brian Rudy (BARCH 1993)

Rudy and Beverly Neufeld poseing together

Rudy (BMATH 1968) & Beverly (BA 1968) Neufeld

Doris Jantzi Posing by a window

Doris Jantzi (BA 1968)

Portrait of Hildebrand Kenny

Kenny Hildebrand (BA 2015)

Alumni are chosen based on the interesting avenues their lives have taken since graduating, as well as nominations from their peers. It seems to be a trend that Grebel alumni continue to demonstrate a connection to Grebel’s core values in their lives. From stories of the first Indigenous President of the Canadian Bar Association to the Associate Director behind hit-films like Frozen and Moana, the alumni profiles are not only an inspiring read, but an entertaining one.

Ron Tiessen portrait

Ron Tiessen (BA 1969)

Portrait of Steph in fornt of grebel sign

Steph Chandler Burns (MTS 2017)

Paul holding a smiley face and a book

Paul Born (BA 1987)

Portrait of Hannah

Hannah Redekop (BA 2011)

Do you know a Grebel alumnus who you think deserves to be featured? It’s not too late to nominate someone. A new 60 Stories for 60 Years article is published every Tuesday. 

portrait of Mark Bender

Mark Bender (MMATH 1965)

Portrait of Maxwell Kennel in fornt of a tree

Maxwell Kennel (MTS 2015)

portrait of Savio Wong in front of water

Savio Wong (BSC 1984)

headshot of Erin Brandenburg

Erin Brandenburg (BA 2002)

Read them all on our 60 Stories for 60 Years webpage.