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Planting Seeds of Hope

Apr 17, 2023
On Yom HaShoah, we honor Holocaust survivor and Professor Emeritus Harold Kasimow, beloved teacher and adviser known for his empathy, his understanding, his thoughtful silences, and his kindness.
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Newly Renovated Norris Hall Has Become a More Inviting Place

Apr 11, 2023
Known by generations of Grinnellians for being dark and cold, Norris Hall is now being seen in a new light.
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A Glimpse Into Swing Society: Grinnell’s Hidden Gem

Apr 19, 2023
Peek inside Grinnell College’s Swing Society, a student organization where people swing dance and have fun! Never tried to swing dancing? No worries — you’ll fit right in with a quick crash course. Learn some of Swing Society’s favorite dance moves, such as the “Mummy,” “Titanic,” and the “Pretzel.”
A young man with curly brown hair stands outside the Joe Rosenfield Center and smiles slightly. He is wearing a red fleece under a green winter coat.

Managing Waste and Creating a Culture of Sustainability

Mar 28, 2023
Tristan Davis ’25, compost and recycling sustainability coordinator, champions a campus philosophy of environmental stewardship.
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Grinnell College to Launch Disability Cultural Center Pilot Project

Mar 27, 2023
The pilot project will kick off on Tuesday, April 4, at 4:30 p.m. with a gathering at the ASC. Throughout the spring semester, the College plans to host workshops and discussions to engage in conversations about disability culture.
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Grinnell Education Partnership Secures New Funding, Inspires Student Involvement with Local Youth

Mar 29, 2023
GEP’s strategies include early literacy enrichment activities, equity and inclusion, and family engagement to help interrupt intergenerational poverty.

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. 
Emma Schaefer, class of 2023, has been named a 2023-2024 Thomas J. Watson Fellow

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.
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Grinnell to Host Ignite Program on April 16

Mar 14, 2023
Ignite brings local preschool through sixth grade students to Grinnell College, focusing on providing elementary and middle school students with a meaningful, educational experience and exposure and comfort on a college campus.
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The Student Organization of Latines: Tradition, Love, and Communidad

Apr 21, 2023
The Student Organization of Latinx, an affinity group for Grinnell’s Latinx members, hosts long-time traditions like Quince, SOL Potluck, and Reggaeton.

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