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Student Organizations

Grinnellians belong everywhere, but we get to decide where we fit in best. With a collection of 100+ student organizations growing every day, we invite you to find your fit with people who will inspire your curiosity and spark your self-discovery. All we ask is that you bring yourself — including your unique passions and wildest wonders. We’re better because you’re here.

Local Foods Network

Making a difference out there starts right here with the Local Foods Network who tackle the monthly distribution of locally-sourced food across our campus and work closely with our Student Garden. They host events crafted to create an inclusive community over the best kind of food: the kind grown by people working shoulder-to-shoulder, right here in Grinnell soil.

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Nerf@Noyce

Every Friday night, students gather in Noyce Science Center with Nerf guns to strategize and de-stress.

Student Athletes Leading Social Change

Taking strides to better society through the world of athletics, the purpose of Student Athletes Leading Social Change (SALSC) is to give students involved in Grinnell College athletics the opportunity to partake in community service in a hands-on way that might not be accessible otherwise because of scheduling (practices/competitions/classes/etc.).

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Almost Always Improv

The Almost Always Improv student group is purposeful when it comes to its main goals — having fun while doing some good.

The Foreign Affairs Club during the Grinnell x Taiwan Conference

Bridging the Gap

Students in the Foreign Affairs Organization are bridging the gap between the study and practice of international relations.

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ISO Creates a Home for International Students at Grinnell

Beyond the events, the food, and the fun sponsored by the International Student Organization, ISO’s most important role is to create a home for international students at Grinnell.

Student Athletes Leading Social Change Sexual Assault Awareness Event

Student Athletes as Leaders of Social Change

The Student Athletes Leading Social Change group empowers student-athletes to be activists for social justice and community building.

QuestBridge Helps Students Feel at Home

QuestBridge is a nonprofit organization that connects exceptional low-income students with leading colleges nationwide. But it's not just about admission and financial aid — it’s also a student organization that helps students have fun, find their community, and feel at home on campus

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Pub Quiz: A Land of Jumbled, Silly Trivia

With every question, every category, every trivia point, and every whisper, imagine digging into the deepest depths of your brain as Pub Quiz transports you through more than an hour of trivia.