50GREBEL Inspiring Mind and Spirit since 1963

Conrad Grebel University College

AUGUST 23-25, 2013

ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Greetings friends and family of this remarkable college, referred variously in its illustrious history as: Conrad Grebel College, the MCEC College, “Connie-G,” Conrad Grebel University College or just Grebel!

Welcome to the 50th Anniversary Weekend. This is your “day in the sun!” May it be a time of celebration and thanksgiving, of play and reminiscing, of eating and worship and making a joyful noise! In word and deed may it be a joyous time of community building for each and every one of you who has helped Grebel grow and flourish in so many ways inside and outside the classroom.

As the Psalms proclaim: “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

And with all the importance and dare I say even the grandeur of the opening ceremonies of the Olympics—let’s pass the torch and “let the games begin.”

Warmly,

Susan Schultz Huxman President, Conrad Grebel University College

Friday, August 234:00 pm Registration opens

5:00 pm Chapel Choir Rehearsal Chapel

5:30pm Laying of the Date Stone New Main Entrance

6:15 pm Bridging Mind & Spirit Book Launch Patio

6:30 pm Bow Tie Gala Reception Patio

7:00 pm Bow Tie Gala hosted by Mennonite Savings and Credit Union & Grebel Dining Room

6:30 pm Silent Auction Atrium Hallway

Saturday, August 249:30 am Registration opens

Silent Auction Atrium Hallway

10:30 am Sixties Era Brunch Dining Room

12:00 pm Chapel Choir Rehearsal Chapel

2:00 pm Ultimate Frisbee Green Area

2:00 pm Kids Activities Patio

• Bouncy Castle• Snacks• Games• Crafts• Juggling

2:00 pm Era and Program Reunions Music Room 1302 MTS Room 1301 PACS Room 1300 1960s Dining Room 1970s Great Hall 1980s Games Lounge 1990s Patio 2000s Lower Tent

3:00 pm Visit the Milton Good Library for a last look before major renos Library

5:00 pm BBQ Supper Dining Room & Patio

7:00 pm Grebel HAD Talent The Grebel Green

Sunday, August 259:00 am Chapel Choir Rehearsal Theatre of the Arts, Modern Languages Building

10:30 am Celebration Service Theatre of the Arts, Modern Languages Building Child Care Available

12:00 pm Reception Dining Room

There are two Silent Auctions. Items and bidding lists are located in the Atrium hallway. The Friday, August

23rd auction ends at the close of the Fretz Bow Tie Gala, The Saturday, August 24th auction ends at the

end of the Grebel Had Talent Show. PROCEEDS WILL TO GO TOWARD THE FRETZ SEMINAR ROOM.

SILENT AUCTION

Auction Item Donor Name DetailsWeekend brunch for up to 8 people, prepared by Grebel cooks

Cheri Otterbein Must live within 30 minutes drive of Grebel. Date to be arranged.

Original Grebel Tie Len Enns Still in the box!Retro Red Residence Chair Konrad Graybill Just like the chair from your res room!Chapel Chair Konrad Graybill Just like the chair from your time in Chapel. Crib Quilt Sara Cressman (‘01) Handmade, approx. 36”x45”2 Stratford Tickets Alison Enns The Merchant of Venice – Tuesday, August 27, 2pm

The Thrill – September 6, 8pm Romeo & Juliet – Sunday, September 22, 2pm

Sunset Cruise & Dinner or Brunch & Cruise for up to 8 people

Ed & Kathy Janzen Departing from Bronte Harbour in Oakville. Date to be arranged.

1 dozen Twisted Knot Buns Janet Martin Janet has been making these buns in the Grebel kitchen for years!

1 dozen Long Johns Loretta Martin Loretta has been making these buns in the Grebel kitchen for years!

Turned Bowl Henry Ensley (‘94) Henry is an alum with a flair for fine wood-turningChapel Window Stained Glass Shirley Grove (‘92) This is a replica of a portion of the window, usually

reserved for Grebel Faculty/Staff with 25 years of service. Lower Lounge Coffee Table John Goerzen

Sheard (‘89)The last remaining piece of furniture from the lower lounge!

Crokinole Table MSCU Made by the legendary board maker, Willard Martin.Dinner for 4 with the President Susan Schultz

HuxmanJoin Susan and Jesse at their home in Waterloo for a delightful dinner party! Date to be arranged.

Round of Golf for 3 at Deer Ridge in Kitchener

Jim Blair Arrange a date for 3 golfers as guests of Jim Blair at Deer Ridge.

Round of Golf for 3 at Deer Ridge in Kitchener

Rick Martin Arrange a date for 3 golfers as guests of Rick Martin at Deer Ridge.

Round of Golf for 3 at the Hunt Club in London

Jim Good Arrange a date for 3 golfers as guests of Jim Good.

Pine slab park bench Ed Janzen and Fred Martin

Crafted from trees felled for the academic building expansion, this bench will be solid, rough yet elegant!

House Party/Concert with No Discernible Key

No Discernible Key Fred W Martin (‘87), Jim Bender (‘80), Dave Neufeld (‘78) and Dwight Steinman.

Lifted Voices CD Wendy Priebe Wendy (Uberschlog) Priebe (‘05) & Nancy Mann (‘08)Leafs vs Bruins Tickets, Dec. 8 Paul Penner (‘83) The rematch following the first round heart-breaker.Wills Package Russell Snyder-

Penner LLB (‘89)Contact Russ at Sutherland Mark Fleming Snyder-Penner Professional Corporation.

Cash, credit card, and cheques are accepted. Please pay at the registration table.

Men’s Hoodies $50Women’s Hoodies $50Men’s T-Shirts $10Women’s T-Shirts $10Children’s T-Shirts $8 (2 for $15)Umbrellas $15Blankets $20Bow Ties $25Mugs $5*Coasters $5Bridging Mind & Spirit Books $20Chapel Choir CDs $10The Conrad Grebel Review $10Kids Sunglasses FREE (Get yours at the kids activities, while supplies last)

All prices include tax.

GREBEL SOUVENIRS

Get your souvenirs at the registration

table while supplies last! We accept

cash, credit card, and cheque.

GREBEL HAD TALENT!

The 60sKaren Enns (‘67) Women’s GroupKarl Dick (‘65)

The 70sCate Falconer Lichty (‘83)Steve McDowell (‘82)

The 80sDurrell Bowman (‘89), Geoff Suderman-Gladwell (‘86), Dale Brubacher-Cressman (‘87)Brent Klassen (‘90), Ken Stevens (‘89), Steve Martin (‘88)Kevin (‘87), Glynnis (‘85), and Elaine Ranney (‘86)Trevor Bechtel (‘89) and Ted Harms (‘94)Akasha

The 90sLiam Morland (‘02)Matthew Bailey-Dick (‘00)Alan Armstrong (‘94)

The 2000sTamara Shantz (‘03), Meredith Bigham (‘03), Alissa Bender (‘01), Amy Beecraft (‘03), Stacey VanderMeer (‘02), Beth Ann Lichti (‘03)

Post 2010Quiet in the Land (Laura Dyck (‘13) and Dan Root (‘14)) Dan Weber (‘13) and Cody Scott (‘13)

Intergenerational Jeff, Jenny, and Karen Enns (‘67)Talent show acts are subject to change!

Plus era slideshows, videos, and Challenging Mind & Spirit: Grebel’s First Five Decades

Be sure to get your copy of Grebel’s 50th anniversary book, Bridging Mind & Spirit, written by Marlene Epp, with Laureen Harder-Gissing, Jennifer Konkle, and Fred W. Martin. This book traces the history of the College – from the seeds of a shared idea for Mennonite higher education to the vibrant community

it is today.

Complimentary copies will be given to President’s Circle donors of $1000 and above. Available from the registration table.

Conrad Grebel University College, 1963-2013Bridging Mind & Spirit

Organizer: Wendy Chappell-Dick (‘90) MC: Andy Chappell-Dick (‘91) and Vicki Dick (‘66)

*Thanks to Don Dyck Steinmann and the Grade 9 Design and Tech class at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate for manufacturing the souvenir Coasters from a maple tree felled to create room for the academic expansion at Grebel.

Registration packages include a complimentary mug, coaster, bag, pen, and weekend program.

Dining Room

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Chapel

Atrium

Great Hall

Patio

Main Entrance

Elevator

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Tent on the Green

Games Room

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• Alumni Lane: check out the all-college photos from the past 50 years. Bring your memorabilia to the display, look through yearbooks, loose photos, GrebelSpeaks and remember Grebelwear from days of yore. LOWER ATRIUM HALLWAY

• Souvenirs: share your Grebel spirit with branded clothing and other nifty items. Don’t forget to grab a shirt and some sunglasses for the next generation of Grebelites. REGISTRATION TABLE IN GAMES ROOM

WHAT TO SEE• Self-guided Tour: Grebel has

changed since you were last here! Our construction project has taken over and you can take a peek at some of our progress. You can also visit a residence room, the chapel (if it’s empty), and take a seat at the newspaper table for old times sake. Stop at the library to check it out before major renovations begin.

• Snacks: Visit the Common Ground coffee bar for drinks and snacks. ATRIUM NEAR THE ELEVATOR

• Meet our Professors: Many Grebel professors from across the years will be participating in the reunion. Be sure to stop and visit with them! To see who our current profs are and to read about their current projects, stop by the academic display. LOWER ATRIUM

• Conrad Grebel: although the College’s namesake left this world almost 500 years ago, for this special weekend, you can take a photo with this original Anabaptist.

Organizer: Wendy Chappell-Dick (‘90) MC: Andy Chappell-Dick (‘91) and Vicki Dick (‘66)

NEED HELP? Our volunteers are wearing blue Grebel shirts and will be happy to help you!

*Registration

Common Ground

Construction

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Alumni Lane - 1st floorSilent Auction - 2nd floor

To the Theatre of the Arts, Modern Languages for the Sunday Celebration Service

19631959Initial meeting of Ontario Mennonite leaders to brainstorm a Mennonite college

June 20 - A provisional board chaired by Norman High is organized

1960May 6 - The new institution is named Conrad Grebel College

1961April 21 - Conrad Grebel receives its provincial charter

October 14 - An official board of governors is formed and by-laws are adopted

Official land development (June 19) and affiliation agreements (December 15) signed between University of Waterloo and Conrad Grebel College

1963J. Winfield Fretz becomes the first president

Academic program begins with one professor and two courses

1964Residence building opens with beds for 106 students. Dedication on October 25

1965 Grebel offers the first music courses at UW

First college choir is created

1971 Committee established to explore the feasibility of an Anabaptist-Mennonite Peace Studies Centre

1973Frank H. Epp becomes the second president

Institute of Anabaptist and Mennonite Studies begins

Associate student program begins

Project Ploughshares founded and locates at Grebel

Religious Studies Department launched at UW

Yearbook named Jahrgeist first published

November 10 - Groundbreaking for academic building

1976Academic building opens in August

1977Peace & Conflict Studies interdisciplinary program initiated

Music Department officially formed

Music honours degree begins

1979Ralph Lebold becomes the third president

Conrad Grebel College Church formed

1969 Brubacher House Museum opens

1957The University of Waterloo is born

1966 School for Adult Studies begins

Music Lecture Series launched 1974

Music major is first offered

C O N R A D G R E B E L

Mennonite Archives of Ontario moves to Grebel

1975The College commissions a full-length drama “In Search of a Country”

1999Certificate Program in Conflict Management begins

1983The Conrad Grebel Review, the College’s academic journal, begins publication

Ontario Mennonite Music Camp begins

1981Benjamin Eby Lecture is first given by Walter Klaassen

1987Graduate Theological Studies program begins, granting a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree

1989Rodney J. Sawatsky becomes the fourth president

Course-student enrolment reaches 3,000

1992Addition and major renovation to the residence building

1995Hildi Froese Tiessen serves as acting president for half a year

Conrad Grebel

assumes admin-istrative responsi-bility for Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre

2005An honours Arts degree is offered in Peace & Conflict Studies

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

2003Residence and Academic buildings are joined by the John E. Toews Atrium. Residence is expanded to 142 beds, and a 32-bed apartment building is opened

2012Master of Peace & Conflict Studies program begins

2003Henry Paetkau becomes the sixth president

2011Susan Schultz Huxman becomes the seventh president

First Peace Camp takes place

2001University is added to the name: Conrad Grebel University College

1994Ernie Regehr serves as interim president for one year

1996 John E. Toews becomes the fifth president

Church Music and Worship concentration initiated, complemented by the Institute for Worship and the Arts

1985New Statement of Identity and Mission

1990Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre at the Toronto School of Theology established

New logo adopted

First four MTS degrees granted

198825th Anniversary Celebrations: “Realizing the Vision since 1963”

1997Centre for Family Business launched

2002Distinguished Alumni Service Award created

2008MTS degree becomes a conjoint offering of Grebel and the University of Waterloo

New Mission Statement adopted

2000Annual Bechtel Lectures in Anabaptist-Mennonite Studies established

2004Annual Rodney and Lorna Sawatsky Visiting Scholar program established

2006Institute of Spirituality and Aging formed

2010Centre for the Study of Religion and Peace established

MSCU Centre for Peace Advancement formed

March 16 - Groundbreaking for academic building expansion

Concentration in

Mennonite Studies developed

2013

Conrad Grebel University College

Congratulations from the University of WaterlooI am delighted to congratulate Conrad Grebel University College on the occasion of your 50th Anniversary.

Since its founding, Conrad Grebel has been a vital part of the University of Waterloo, adding depth, richness and texture to our academic mission and to our community.

On behalf of the entire university community, I extend to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and retirees of Conrad Grebel every best wish, and sincere congratulations on this very special occasion.

Sincerely, Feridun Hamdullahpur

President and Vice-Chancellor University of Waterloo

Greetings from the Conrad Grebel University College Board of Governors

We are very grateful to be celebrating 50 years of this special place we call Conrad Grebel. As a Board of Governors we’re thankful for the strong support we have from our community that includes Mennonite Church of Eastern Canada, and the Mennonite community across North America and our alumni from around the world. Our Board builds on the strong foundation of previous leaders as we reflect back on 50 years we are humbled to carry forward the bold and courageous vision of many leaders who ventured into uncharted territory. The strength of our college is a testament to those who dared to dream and those who have carried this dream forward these past 50 years. Thank you for your participation in this dream and in these celebrations.

Susan Taves (‘84) Chair of the Board of Governors

Conrad GrebelUniversity College

Congratulations from Mennonite Church CanadaAs partners with Conrad Grebel University College in the educational and leadership formation ministry of the church, we celebrate and praise God with you for 50 years of rich service to the church and society. May you continue to flourish, rooted in the Christian faith and the Anabaptist tradition, equipping and inspiring new generations of students to aspire to the mission of God.

Dave Bergen, Executive Minister, Mennonite Church Canada Formation Willard Metzger, Executive Director, Mennonite Church Canada

Congratulations from Mennonite Church Eastern Canada Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC) offers its congratulations to Conrad Grebel University College as it celebrates 50 years of service within MCEC. In 1963, three different Mennonite conferences and one independent congregation collaborated to found a college that would offer young adults an opportunity to pursue studies at a public university, but within the context of an Anabaptist faith community. The success of this collaboration was an important factor that contributed to the 1988 merger of these conferences into MCEC.

Over the years, Grebel has continued to fulfill the vision of the Church and has been instrumental to its health and growth. The strong academic programs, the commitment to witness to God’s peace and justice, and the dedication to providing a rich faith community for students have all contributed to the education and faith development of countless lay leaders and pastors in MCEC. On this important occasion, MCEC extends its congratulations to the College but also wishes to express a heartfelt thank you for the significant way that Grebel has served both Church and world and continues to be an important partner in extending the peace of Jesus Christ.

David Martin, Executive Minister Mennonite Church Eastern Canada

 

MSCU Centre for Peace Advancement Floor Plan – August 2012

Grebel  Gallery  

Frank and Helen Epp Incubator  

Winfield Fretz Seminar Room    Affiliate Space  

      

Construction is well underway on Grebel’s $8.7 million project to grow our music and community spaces, to increase library and archive capacity, and to establish a centre designed to build a more peaceful world. Thanks to the contributions of almost 1000 supporters, we have generated $6,145,967 in donations. The Next Chapter Campaign continues - We are now focusing on a goal of $50,000! for the Winfield Fretz Seminar Room in honour of our founding President.

See the registration table or Fred W. Martin for information on making a donation to help write The Next Chapter.

�e Next ChapterFrom our Past Will Come the Future

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The addition provides two new music teaching studios, an ensemble rehearsal studio with natural light from high windows in the north wall and a new music depart-ment office and sheet music storage space, plus practice rooms and a Digital Music lab.

Viewing area is at the bottom of the library stairwell.

Coupled with a seminar room, new reception area, and a community education room, this floor will accessible from a prominent covered entry.

Viewing area is on the second floor of the library stairwell, by the elevator entrance, and through the atrium construction doors.

Housing the expanded Milton Good Library and Mennonite Archives of Ontario, the new addition will expand the study space for students and connect directly to the residence through the Toews Atrium. The archive capacity will triple and will include new equipment for research.

Viewing area is at the library entrance.

Mennonite Savings and Credit Union (MSCU) Centre for Peace Advancement encompasses the entire 4th floor and in-cludes the Winfield Fretz Seminar Room. This space will be used for graduate stu-dents in our Master of PACS and Theo-logical Studies programs and will include the Frank and Helen Epp Peace Incuba-tor, the Grebel Gallery for art exhibits and receptions as well as space for other peace related groups and individuals.

Viewing area is at the top of the library stairwell, one floor above the library.

Winfield Fretz

Seminar Room

LEVEL 4

50th Anniversary Planning Committee

Fred W. Martin, Hendrike Isert Bender, Ed Janzen, Wendy Cressman-Zehr,

Marlene Epp, Jen Konkle, Cheri Otterbein, Alison Enns, Susan Schultz Huxman

Alumni Committee1964-1970 Esther Etchells ’67 1970-1975 Kathie Keefe ’741975-1980 John Galbraith ’801980-1985 Paul Hildebrand ’861985-1990 Wendy Cressman-Zehr ’89 1990-1995 Lynne Dueck ’951995-2000 Kendra Whitfield Ellis ’00 2000-2005 Mike Skeoch ’07 2005-2013 Amanda Zehr ’09

Celebration Service Planning Committee

Ed Janzen, Alissa Bender, Sarah Johnson, Jessica Reesor-Rempel, Len Enns,

Tamara Shantz

Amazing HelpersJennie Wiebe, Rebecca Gibbins, Paul Penner, Mimi Hollinger-Janzen, Carol

Lichti, Sara Cressman, Kitchen Staff, Danny Aguizi, Emma Bartel, David Devries, Eric Lepp, Meg Bauman, Katie Cowie

Redekopp, Stacey VanderMeer, Wendy Chappell-Dick, Scott Konkle, Grebel

Custodians, Evan Bechtel, Niamh Kinsella, Graham Thomas, Ofotsu MacCarthy, Liz Weber, and many other people wearing

bright blue volunteer shirts!

Challenging Mind & Spirit: Grebel’s First Five Decades

Executive Producer: Fred W. Martin Script: Tim Miller Dyck

Script Research: Marlene Epp Narration: Eric Friesen

Photos and Archive Footage: Jennifer Konkle, Laureen Harder-Gissing

Tivoli Productions

THANK YOU!

2012-13 Board of GovernorsGeraldine Balzer, Saskatoon, SK; James Barber, Secretary, Markham, ON; Byron Weber

Becker, Kitchener, ON; Scott Beech, Waterloo, ON; Wendy Cressman Zehr, Alumni Rep., New Hamburg, ON; Leonard Enns, Faculty Rep., Waterloo, ON; Ted Giesbrecht,

Waterloo, ON; Hendrike Isert-Bender, Plattsville, ON; Lynn McRuer, Drumbo, ON; Emily Mininger, Student Rep., Conrad Grebel University College; Fred Redekop, Floradale,

ON; Clare Schlegel, Shakespeare, ON; Susan Schultz Huxman, President, Waterloo, ON; Rick Shantz, Treasurer, London, ON; Susan Taves, Chair, Heidelberg, ON; Vic Winter, Leamington, ON;Lynn Yantzi, Vice Chair, New Hamburg, ON

COMING EVENTSSept. 4 Commencement Time Capsule

Sept. 20 Peace Day for High School Students

Sept. 28 Taste of Grebel

Sept. 28 Annual General Meeting

Oct. 10 Eby Lecture with Susan Schultz Huxman

Oct. 19 Alumni Train Ride to St. Jacobs

Oct. 18-20 Peace & Justice Studies Association Conference

Oct. 19 War Requiem

Nov. 28 John Ruth Book Launch

Nov. 30 Chamber Choir, Chapel Choir, University Choir Concert - World Premiere of piece composed by Tim Corlis, commissioned by Grebel

March 1 President’s Circle Dinner

March 6-7 Bechtel Lectures with Steve Nolt and Royden Loewen

May 25 Ribbon Cutting for new building

May 28-June 1 Mennonite Education Agency/Marpeck Conference

June 6-8 Sound in the Land 2014

To celebrate Grebel’s 50th Anniversary, the College is organizing 50 events over the course of the year!

50 EVENTS for 50 YEARS

OTHER EVENTS TO WATCH FORSawatsky Lecture

Bechtel Lectures

Alumni event in Niagara

Alumni event in Toronto

Alumni Event in Kitchener-Waterloo

MSCU Centre for Peace Advancement Opening

Lebold Fundraising Dinner

Archives and Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario Workshop with Sam Steiner’s book launch

View the complete event list with

details to connect with Grebel during

this 50th year.

grebel.ca/50th

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