Music camp is back this summer
This summer, Ontario Mennonite Music Camp is once again happening at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, from Aug. 14 to 26. The camp provides an exciting adventure for 12- to 17-year-olds that helps to build friendships, strengthen leadership skills, celebrate their love of music and explore their faith. Natan Hastings-Fuhr and Hanan Kaekiza, first-time…
Graduate students find meaningful connections in small pods
As the pandemic lingers, and students persevere in challenging times, students in the master of theological studies (MTS) program at Conrad Grebel University College created pods. These small groups, made up of students with a mix of experiences, met virtually or in person to offer mutual support, encouragement and advice throughout the term. Peter Haresnape…
Grebel president reappointed
WATERLOO—Marcus Shantz has been reappointed as the president of Conrad Grebel University College for a second five-year term. The announcement was made on Dec. 16, 2021, by board chair Paul Fieguth, who said the reappointment was “supported enthusiastically and unanimously by the board. The reappointment committee solicited and received input from a great many people,…
‘A compelling example of leadership’
Pursuing a career in music education was a dream for Ann L. Schultz, who was always passionate about making music. Now after 30 years and on the cusp of retirement, she has been announced as the recipient of Conrad Grebel University College’s 2021 Distinguished Alumni Service Award. “Ann is a compelling example of leadership in…
Students relieved and excited to be back at school
Faculty, staff and students are excited to be back in person at Mennonite schools in Ontario. To allow for a safe return to campus, they are committed to following local and provincial health guidelines while they prioritize finding ways to create a sense of community and connection. Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo, Ont. There was…
Students joyfully return to campus
As families arrived for Conrad Grebel University College’s move-in day over the Labour Day weekend, joy was visible in student eyes, even as masks hid their smiles. With waves of move-in times during the day, there was space to safely welcome students, assure parents, and get everyone settled in dorm rooms. Students have modelled care…
‘It’s obvious!’
Ed Janzen says, “It’s obvious!” It’s obvious why he would want to serve as chaplain of Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ont., for 23 years. Janzen, who is retiring at the end of July from a job he loved, names several things that inspired his work. He says his “most cherished responsibility” was to…
Ribbon cutting celebrates capital project’s success
After two years of construction, a pandemic, and a decade of dreaming and planning, Conrad Grebel University College’s new kitchen and renovated dining room are complete. More than a thousand donors contributed more than $4.2-million to the Fill the Table capital campaign to make it happen. On June 29, the Grebel community gathered virtually to…
New PACS professor brings a restorative-justice focus
Johonna McCants-Turner has been appointed by Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo, Ont., to a tenure-track faculty position as associate professor of peace and conflict studies (PACS) at Grebel, beginning July 1. She currently serves as assistant professor of restorative justice and peacebuilding at the Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. McCants-Turner has…
Two-week music camp being planned
Ontario Mennonite Music Camp (OMMC) is a two-week camp hosted at Conrad Grebel University College, offering teenagers aged 12 to 16 an opportunity to explore both music and faith. Much of a typical day at camp is spent making music together in choir, small ensembles or around evening campfires. Everyone arrives at camp playing a…
