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Laura and Joshua Enns in front of the Brubacher houseConrad Grebel University College is pleased to welcome Laura (‘13 BES) and Joshua Enns (‘12 BMATH) as the newest hosts of Brubacher House, effective February 1, 2017. Once home to Magdalena and John E.

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Commitment to Peace and Reconciliation

During recent days we have shared the widespread sorrow and concern about attitudes, policies, and actions that have resulted in suspicion, fear, violence, and death.  We have stopped in silence and prayer to grieve the deaths, wounds, and shattered families of Muslims in Quebec City who were attacked while gathered with their community for prayer. We have stood and walked in solidarity with those expressing outrage and profound concern about the statements and policies of leaders who foster suspicion, fear, division, and exclusion by closing borders and revoking visas.

In November 2016, Conrad Grebel University College students Mark Whyte, Mariak Achuoth, Jonathan Smith, and Liban Farah accepted a challenge: to build a social enterprise that restores the rights and dignities of refugees. The team participated in the Hult Prize challenge – the world’s largest student competition for social good, competing for $1 million in start-up funding to launch a sustainable social venture.

Mark VuorinenRecognized for his talents as a gifted, emerging choral conductor, Professor Mark Vuorinen was awarded the prestigious Leslie Bell Prize on December 11, 2016. Vuorinen is Assistant Professor of Music at Conrad Grebel University College and the University of Waterloo, where he oversees the choral program, conducts the University of Waterloo Chamber Choir, and teaches courses in conducting.

Monday, December 5, 2016

Winter Lectures Announced

Conrad Grebel University College is pleased to announce that Dr. Kenneth Nafziger will present the 2016-17 Bechtel Lectures in Anabaptist-Mennonite Studies.

Professor Jeremy BergenTheology Professor Jeremy Bergen will present the Fall 2016 Benjamin Eby Lecture at Conrad Grebel University College on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 7:30pm in the Chapel. Bergen will speak about “Christians Killing Christians: Martyrdom and the Disunity of the Church.”