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Applications for the fall cycle of the 2022–23 Grinnell College Community Mini-Grant Program will be accepted until Monday, Oct. 31. Online application is the preferred method. Some exclusions apply.

Grinnell students, faculty, and staff have access to the extensive primary source collections of the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), an international consortium of university, college, and independent research libraries.

Staff council recognized the following staff members as the fall 2022 Staff Council Grand Grinnellian Award winners. Each of the winners has demonstrated their commitment and dedication to the college by being an excellent performer in their duties while representing the core values of the institution, our THRIVE principles, and the mission of Grinnell College.

Todd Armstrong, professor and chair of Russian, Central European, and Eurasian Studies, answers five questions about foraging, chickens, food, and culture.

In a paper recently accepted for publication in Mathematics Magazine, mathematics faculty Marc Chamberland and Jeff Blanchard tell a uniquely Grinnell story of resilience and of intellectual curiosity applied for the greater good.

On Thursday, Oct. 27, Geddes, an international speaker on restorative justice, author, and advocate for racial healing and justice, will present the Scholar’s Convocation, “Defining Community: Resistance and Discovery,” at 11 a.m. and a book talk (registration required) at 3 p.m.

A message from President Anne F. Harris - I write today to share the sad news of the passing on Saturday of one of our College’s most remarkable members: President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus George Drake ’56. For the great many Grinnellians who knew George Drake, this news will bring great sadness.

In “Athena Itonia: Geography and Meaning of an Ancient Greek War Goddess,” Lalonde offers a comparative study of the social, political, and military aspects of the cult of Athena Itonia and its propagation through ancient Greece. An Authors and Artists podcast episode.

This award is given to an individual who has served the study abroad field through significant professional and volunteer work. The awardee is chosen by IES Abroad’s Nominations Committee, composed of study abroad professionals from top-tier colleges and universities across the United States. Recipients are exceptional leaders in the study abroad field whose careers have been distinguished by outstanding achievements and contributions.