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Grinnell Welcomes Alumni to 2017 Reunion

Grinnellians from 47 states, Washington D.C. and 17 countries return to campus for the 138th Alumni Reunion Weekend, while Alumni College tackles positive approaches to help bridge the "Division in America."
Kumail Nanjiani ’01, Doctor of Humane Letters

May 24, 2017

Actor, writer, and stand-up comedian Kumail Nanjiani ’01 received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Grinnell College Commencement 2017 and gave the commencement address.
Barb Van Ersvelde, Doctor of Humanities

May 24, 2017

Barb Van Ersvelde received an honorary Doctor of Humanities at Grinnell College Commencement 2017.
Emily Pfitsch, Doctor of Humane Letters

May 24, 2017

Emily Pfitsch received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Grinnell College Commencement 2017.
Daniel Werner ’91, Doctor of Laws

May 24, 2017

Daniel Werner ’91 received an honorary Doctor of Laws at Grinnell College Commencement 2017.
Grinnell College Libraries Going to Summer Hours Starting June 5

May 23, 2017

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Adriana Zenteno Hopp '17 wins 2017 Helena Percas de Ponseti Senior Award

May 23, 2017

Adriana Zenteno Hopp ’17 is the winner of the Helena Percas de Ponseti Senior Award for the Academic Year 2016-2017. This award recognizes the quality of Adriana&…
Pioneer Bookshop Hours for Alumni Weekend

May 23, 2017
The Pioneer Bookshop welcomes our alumni and will extend hours for the weekend. Alumni will receive 10% off their purchases during Reunion.

Store hours are:
- Monday -…
Honorary Degree Citation for Kumail Nanjiani

May 22, 2017

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Michael Latham:

In a way, Grinnell can take some credit for Kumail Nanjiani’s enormous success in comedy…
Transcript of Kumail Nanjiani's Commencement Address at Grinnell College

May 22, 2017

KUMAIL NANJIANI: Am I at the right podium? Am I? Should I be over there? Oh, you don’t need to translate this. I haven’t started yet.

President Kington, Board of Trustees,…