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While they knew that living at Grebel meant that they would be paired with a roommate, Jared and Kyle never expected to get along so well. After a full term at Grebel, Jared and Kyle have immersed themselves in the community and created a social space in their room.

Conrad Grebel University College was buzzing with music and conversation on November 29, 2025, as friends and family of Dr. Tom Lee joined together toward a shared purpose of celebrating Tom while also fundraising for the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement.

Uniting campers in song and harmony, OMMC provides an inclusive two-week camp experience for teens, while developing musical and leadership skills, and exploring questions of faith. Campers are encouraged to carry these skills back to their churches and communities. 

The Canadian Council of Churches and Conrad Grebel University College are pleased to announce a two-year agreement in support of Project Ploughshares, under which Paul Heidebrecht is seconded to serve as the Director of Project Ploughshares beginning January 1, 2026.

Associates are an important part of Grebel student life, whether they live on campus in the Grebel apartments or off campus around Waterloo. Grebelites with different experiences contribute to a diverse community where unique perspectives are shared around snack tables and board games. Associate student Jobina Masyawong reflects on her experiences. "There are so many other buildings around campus, but none of them have the same energy as Grebel. I feel like I have a place here with many friends and good vibes."

Grebel students have served with Mennonite Disaster Service on service trips since as early as the 1960s. Isabel Song and Mona Bailey, two winners of the MDS Scholarship Award this year, reflect on their experiences in service, and Sara Fretz-Goering shares some insight into one of the early MDS trips that have since become a tradition at Grebel. 

There are many paths that lead to the Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program at Conrad Grebel University College. For MTS alum Peter Haresnape, it started with learning goals for pastoral work.

Throughout the stages of her life, music has played an important role for alum Nicole Simone. After graduating from the University of Waterloo with a joint honours degree in Music and Systems Design Engineering in 2016, she returned to Conrad Grebel University College’s Music department as the accompanist for the University Choir in 2018. “People often come back to choir after graduation, which creates a strong, supportive environment,” she reflected.  

While Grebel is physically located in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, Grebel alumni can be found across the world! At the end of October, Grebel’s presence in Winnipeg, Manitoba included both recruitment activities and a music premiere, bringing together several Grebel-related activities in one city.