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Collection News at the Grinnell College Museum of Art

The Grinnell College Museum of Art was recently the recipient of a donation of artwork from Ignatius Widiapradja, professor emeritus of Drake University. The gift includes a 1997 acrylic painting by Widiapradja titled The Killing Fields and seven ceramic Martaban storage jars from Burma, China, and Thailand.
Met Opera’s “Falstaff” to Stream on April 1

Mar 20, 2023

This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
Cohn Wins Grant to Study KGB’s ‘Prophylactic Chats’

Mar 20, 2023

Professor of History Edward Cohn has won a grant from the National Council for Eurasian and East European Research (NCEEER) to conduct research on the KGB tactic known as the “prophylactic chat” — an "invitation" sent to citizens suspected of “anti-Soviet acts.”
President Harris Joins NCAA Division III Presidents Advisory Group

Mar 20, 2023

President Anne F. Harris has been appointed to the NCAA Division III Presidents and Chancellors Advisory Group, where she will represent the Midwest Conference. Her term of service on the committee began immediately and will continue through January 2025.
Liz Rodrigues to Pursue a Mellon New Directions Fellowship Through a $220,000 Grant from the Mellon Foundation

Mar 17, 2023

The Mellon New Directions program allows mid-career scholars in the humanities to undertake formal training in fields outside their own to be able to conduct high-quality cross-disciplinary projects.
Managing the Juggling Act

Mar 17, 2023

The Student-Athlete Mentors group connects students with resources and each other.
More Than a Martial Arts Club

Mar 17, 2023

The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club connects students, faculty, and community members through love of the sport.
Managing the Juggling Act

Mar 17, 2023

The Student-Athlete Mentors group connects students with resources and each other.
Celebrating and Sharing Culture

Mar 17, 2023

The Chinese Student Association fosters diversity and inclusion on the Grinnell campus.
Emma Schaefer ’23 Receives the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

Mar 16, 2023

Schaefer has been awarded a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship for 2023–2024 to explore music’s potential to inspire climate action by deepening people’s connection to nature and their communities.