Conrad Grebel University College

It’s been almost 63 years since Grebel opened the door and created the lasting community that so many Grebelites have come to know and love.

On behalf of Grebel, Devon Grainger (Building Operator) received the Top Honker Award today from UWaterloo. Among more than 17,500 total plays, Devon won "The Goose Game" during May's Giving Day, and he designated his winnings to Grebel. His efforts, combined with many others in the Grebel community, kept the College at the top of the leaderboard.

On Giving Day, with matching funds from an anonymous donor, plus winnings from the Goose Game, donors gifted Grebel $19,863.06 that will help students fully participate in Grebel life and keep the College community vibrant and full of possibility. Thank you to everyone who helped make this campaign a success, whether through donations, Goose Game points, or by encouraging others to participate.

Last week we marrrrrrrked the end of term with a Chapel service and pirate-themed banquet. There was good food and lots of laughs with the Grebel crew. Now it’s time to batten down the hatches and tackle those exams.
Good luck students! You’ve got this!

September is right around the corner - are you ready to show your school spirit?!? We can’t wait to see all the new faces at orientation!

Did you know today is Chocolate Chip Cookie Day??
Grebelites have enjoyed our classic giant chocolate chip cookies for decades. If you are itching for a taste of those classic Grebel cookies, you can make them yourself at home!

Check out Grebels cookie recipe, be warned that it makes 90 of our giant Grebel cookies! https://uwaterloo.ca/grebel/grebel-recipes

Associate Professor Derek Suderman recently participated in the Anabaptist Mennonite Counsil of Central America (CAMCA) meetings, hosted at Iglesia Nacional Evangélica Menonita Guatemalteca, in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.

Derek presented a keynote plenary on "Jesus Teaching in the Synagogue: an example of Embodying the Kingdom of God".

CAMCA takes place every few years, bringing people together to learn, discern, and be mutually encouraged.

Students love when Grebel alumni come back as community supper speakers! This past winter and spring term, 11 alumni came back to Grebel to speak on a variety of topics.

Laura Morlock (MTS '12) spoke about human rights and pacifism.

Kathryn Ladano (BA '99) received her distinguished alumni award, and spoke about her experience as a musician.

Hebron Gebre-Mariam (BASC '07) and Deanna Zandwyk (BA '07) spoke about the creation of KERP, and even joined in a game or two after!

Leah Harder (BA '09) spoke about In This Together, an organisation providing resources, raising awareness, and facilitating connections between LGTBTQ+ and Anabaptist communities.

Peter Bondi (BSC '22), Joseph Tafese (BSE '22) , and William Losin (BASC '22) shared how Quad life and Shawarma night's form their perspective on leaving, building, and sustaining community.

Patrick Carroll's (BASC '18) barbershop quartet serenaded students with musical harmonies!

Anna Janecek (BA '01) shared songs and stories from the Singing Resistance movement.

John Brubacher (MSC '00) spoke about his experience as a biologist.

If you had the opportunity to be a community supper speaker, what would your talk topic be?

Join the Grebel team! Are you a highly organised community builder with a talent for communication and event logistics? The Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement (CPA) at Conrad Grebel University College is looking for a Coordinator to help animate and support this vibrant peacebuilding ecosystem.

Working closely under the direction of the CPA Director, the CPA Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all CPA programs and associated development and support activities.

Interested? Application deadline is August 24, 2026. Find application details and the full job description at: uwaterloo.ca/grebel/contact-us/careers

No matter the decade, Grebelites make long lasting friendships, growing the Grebel community year by year.

Overpacking for Move-In Day already? Here’s a throwback to Grebel’s dorm rooms from generations past. While the necessities change and the outfits look different, the joy of beginning a new chapter and joining the Grebel community continues to this day!