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    Academic Work and Activism

    Introduction to Latin American Studies (LAS 111) is a discussion-based course that approaches “culture” broadly to include a wide spectrum of everyday experiences, leaving students ready for subsequent work in this field of study
  2. A teacher stands before students in a classroom

    Econometrics

    Oct 31, 2022
    Econometrics (ECN 286) is a challenging, higher-level course that will help you understand applied economic research, carry out your own research projects, and to establish relationships within the field
  3. A student listens thoughtfully in a philosophy class

    Philosophy for Life

    Oct 31, 2022
    Although we may not be aware of it, we do philosophy every day, says Assistant Professor of Philosophy Jennifer Dobe. Dobe teaches Philosophy for Life (PHI 121) and says that we, as humans, use philosophy in our daily lives but rarely think about it.
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    Findings and Future Directions: Notes From Summer Science MAP Students

    Oct 28, 2022
    Weeks after they concluded their summer science MAPs, we met up with five students to ask them about their research, the process of scientific inquiry, and what the MAP experience has taught them.
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    The Good, the Beautiful, the Brain

    Oct 28, 2022
    The Grinnell philosophy course titled The Good, The Beautiful, The Brain explores the philosophy of the values that shape your life. The central question is “What is the good life?”
  6. Senior Lecturer Jennifer Snook holds a ball of yard and a small vial of sand.

    The Sociology of Religion Isn't Just About Religion

    Oct 27, 2022
    The course Sociology of Religion is more than a survey of world religions. It's a fascinating course that will allow you to analyze behavior, belonging, and belief.

  7. President Harris to Serve on Capital Crossroads Advisory Council

    Oct 27, 2022
    Grinnell College President Anne F. Harris will serve on the Capital Crossroads Advisory Council leading the development of the 2040 regional vision plan. The Advisory Council represents a diverse array of organizations to ensure people of different backgrounds and interests have an opportunity to inform the future direction of Central Iowa.
  8. A stack of newspapers

    Mass Media and Society

    Oct 27, 2022
    Our current society is flooded with media. The course Mass Media and Society explores the relationships among mass media, the public sphere, and democracy. This course will help you reframe those messages and analyze the biases that may arise.

  9. Kelly Sandquist Wins Investment Operations of the Year Award

    Oct 26, 2022
    Kelly Sandquist, Grinnell College director of investment operations, and her team won the Investment Operations of the Year award at the 2022 Allocator Prize event presented by With Intelligence. The Allocator Prizes honor the people, teams and partners uplifting institutional investing. The inaugural awards dinner was hosted in New York City on the evening of October 11. 
  10. Laptop and research materials on desk

    Writing and Research Co-Working Fridays at Burling

    Oct 26, 2022
    Faculty & staff are invited to work on writing & research projects in Burling Lounge, first floor

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