Editorial
In a recent survey done in partnership with Mennonite Central Committee, Grebel alumni responded strongly on the issue of climate change. When asked to list their top three important causes or issues, addressing climate change was top for alumni, followed by clean water/sanitation and food/housing security. And when asked to describe their identity, 91 percent of alumni described themselves as environmentalists.
This issue of Grebel Now focuses on stories and alumni profiles that illustrate the theme of sustainability. As students, Grebelites were at the forefront of recycling and composting, always pushing the College to do better. Even now, some alumni memories note frustration with the slow pace of Grebel’s move toward sustainability—urging us forward. It is clear that alumni have integrated values of creation care into their lives and, guided by new generations of students, Grebel as an institution is making new steps toward living those values as well.
This issue also includes the 2020-21 Annual Report, general Grebel news, and details for many upcoming events that will hopefully be in person!
Fred W. Martin, Director of Advancement
Jennifer Konkle, Marketing and
Communications Manager
Front cover: Alana Matsuo and Ceileigh McAllister, Environment Reps on Grebel’s Student, Council inspect the new green roof.
Editorial Team
Grebel Now is published annually by Conrad Grebel University College.
Send all comments, submissions, and ideas to: grebel@uwaterloo.ca
Managing Editor and Designer
Jennifer Konkle
Advisor
Fred W. Martin
