Donation Goals for 2011-12

The Annual Fund raises $317,000 in support of Grebel's unique programs

In many of her initial meetings President, Susan Schultz Huxman has observed that, "when I look at the priority for resourcing colleges, it is clear to me that we start with funding people first, then programs and finally facilities.” The Annual Fund addresses the first two of these priorities — 9% of the Grebel operating budget depends on the Annual Fund and other donations and revenue. Your support is critical to keep Grebel a special place!

Each year, regular donations from loyal donors and alumni support the operating budget that funds bursaries and scholarships to students, subsidizes programs like our PACS Internships and Noon Hour Concert series, and helps support our Chaplain and other leadership development initiatives.

Our Library and Archives are a rich resource for our students and the broader community. However, the revenue from “Late Fees” does not offset the expenses to operate the program or purchase new books. The Annual Fund helps fill that critical funding gap.

Conrad Grebel also takes leadership in providing pastoral training in our graduate Theological Studies program and provides the infrastructure for the Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre, which was the dream and passion of the late Prof. Jim Reimer. The Annual Fund helps support this important venture.

Donations to the Annual Fund make resources available for people in all of these programs. The enriched program at Grebel is only possible through your support of the Annual Fund.

Watch for a letter in your mailbox!

• On-line donations can be designated to Grebel through the University of Waterloo (Choose " Conrad Grebel University College" in the pull down menu)
• Donations should be made payable to

"Conrad Grebel University College,"

140 Westmount Road North, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G6.

• Our Charitable Registration number is 11887 4411 RR0001.
• If you are from the United States, and are not an alumni or a parent, you are able to support Conrad Grebel and receive a charitable receipt. Please see the University of Waterloo web site for information on the "Friends of the University of Waterloo Foundation"
• Does your employer match your charitable gifts? Check the list of matching gift companies
• Ontario Trust for Student Support program is ending on March 31, 2012. Up to this date your gift will be matched $1 for each $1 you donate and provide capital for Conrad Grebel to use to give bursary awards to students with financial need.

For more information contact:
Fred W. Martin, Director of Development
fwmartin@uwaterloo.ca
(519) 885-0220 x 24381 or his cell 519 572-7704

Annual Fund campaign Update

As of February 10, 2012 we have received gifts and pledges totalling $246,507 which is 78% of our goal. Our 2011-12 Campaign ends on April 30, 2012 so there is still time to participate!

Donors of $1,000 or more join the "President's Circle" and enjoy parking passes, concert tickets and a Grebel reusable bag!

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Your support for the Annual Fund will make it possible to:

• offer quality academic programs
• nurture leadership development
• reach our goal of $317,000

Your support for Peace and Conflict Studies will make it possible to:

• provide students with funds for peacebuilding work through our field study (internship) program
• develop new and innovative academic programs
• fund public education events.

Your support for the music program will make it possible to:

• Offer 16 free noon hour concerts a year
• Provide an excellent studio instruction program with outstanding instructors
• Maintain our fleet of 17 pianos

Your support for the Master of Theological Studies program will make it possible to:
• Provide mentoring and training to students in the ministry option
• Support networking opportunities for students
• Bring in guest lecturers

Grebel makes many unique and important contributions to the university and the broader community. Among them is our graduate teaching at the Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre (TMTC). TMTC is a teaching and resource centre at the University of Toronto. It encourages students to grow toward theological discernment, spiritual depth and maturity, excellent scholarship, mutual respect and dialogue, and ecumenical and global awareness.

Your support for TMTC will make it possible to:
• host public forums at TST
• support regular student meetings
• plan North America-wide grad student conferences
• reach our Annual Fund goal of $17,000.

Your support for the library and archives will make it possible to:

• purchase reference works or online subscriptions
• purchase rare Mennonitica (items pertaining to Mennonite life and heritage)
• support digitization projects that will make a wealth of archival resources available online

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For an increasing number of students, a student award can make the difference in whether or not they come to the University of Waterloo and Conrad Grebel. You can help these students achieve their goal.

The College has established a number of endowment funds to provide bursaries for students in financial need. You can help increase these funds and assist these students, while having your donation matched in partnership with the Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS).

Every dollar you donate will receive $1 in matching funds from the provincial government. These funds will be invested in a permanent endowment and earnings will be used by Grebel's Scholarships and Bursaries Committee to assist students in financial need.

Thank you for your interest in helping students achieve their dream of a post-secondary education while benefiting from Grebel’s unique academic programs and welcoming environment.

Your support for the Ontario Trust for Student Support will make it possible for students to:

• participate in our residence and academic programs
• graduate with less debt
• study full-time without finding part-time employment

NOTE This program ends on March 31, 2012

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Mission Statement top

Challenging mind and spirit

Identity

Conrad Grebel University College is a liberal arts college founded by the Mennonite church and affiliated with the University of Waterloo.  The mission and programs of the College are rooted in and inspired by its Christian identity and its Anabaptist/Mennonite heritage. 

Mission

The mission of Conrad Grebel University College is to seek wisdom, nurture faith, and pursue justice and peace in service to church and society.

Values

The College’s core values grow out of its identity and mission:

Inspired teaching Scholarly excellence Community building Leadership development

Faith formation Creativity Generosity Global engagement

Compassionate service Active peacemaking Responsible citizenship Stewardship of creation

These values are expressed in and through the College’s programs. 

Programs

Conrad Grebel University College challenges and inspires mind and spirit through both its academic and residence programs. 

The College offers a rich variety of undergraduate courses in Arts and is home to the University’s BA programs in both Music and Peace and Conflict Studies.  A graduate program in Theological Studies engages students in the study of faith and spirituality and prepares them for church ministries or doctoral studies.  The library and archives support the College’s teaching and research, particularly in music, peace, and Mennonite studies.

Grebel’s residential and student services programs build a unique sense of community by providing a supportive and stimulating environment for personal, social, intellectual, and spiritual growth and leadership development.

Approved by Board of Governors
December 11, 2008

View this mission statement in Wordle form!