Salisbury House library

College in Talks to Acquire Library Collection from Historic Salisbury House

Jun 04, 2019
The College has preliminarily agreed to acquire the Des Moines Salisbury House’s library collection of rare books including first editions and historic documents.

Salsa Dancing Lesson for All Ages and Skills Set for Wednesday, May 29

May 28, 2019
An informal lesson in salsa dancing for the general public will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, at the Drake Community Library.
Amy Tan

Bestselling Author Amy Tan Inspires Grinnell College Graduates

May 24, 2019
Upon receiving an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, renowned author Amy Tan noted that her mother, who wanted her to be a doctor, would be so proud.
Kristin DeMoss receiving regalia in honorary degree ceremony

Kristin DeMoss, Doctor of Social Studies

May 24, 2019

Kristen DeMoss received an honorary Doctor of Social Studies at Grinnell College Commencement 2019.

Richard Royal Fisher receiving honorary degree from President Kington

Richard Royal Fisher ’61, Doctor of Science

May 24, 2019

Richard Royal Fisher ’61 received an honorary Doctor of Science at Grinnell College Commencement 2019.

Edith Renfrow Smith

Edith Renfrow Smith ’37, Doctor of Humane Letters

May 24, 2019

Edith Renfrow Smith ’37 received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Grinnell College Commencement 2019.

Isaac Ferber at the helm

Student Experiences Natural Wonders, National Tragedy in New Zealand

May 23, 2019
Isaac Ferber ’20 overcame many challenges during a voyage through New Zealand waters, but one of the toughest was coping with the terrorist attack in Christchurch.
Siri Bruhn receives congratulatory hug

Grinnell College Honors Recipients of 2018-19 Academic Awards and Recognitions

May 22, 2019
Grinnell College shares the successes of students that have received over 200 awards and recognitions.
Steven Duong

In Pursuit of Poetry

May 20, 2019

Steven Duong ’19 began writing poetry seriously as a second-year student at Grinnell. Fast-forward to his senior year, and he is preparing to pursue poetry writing during…

Sam Nakahira

For the Love of Comics (and History)

May 15, 2019
How do you translate a 35-page research paper into a comic? Sam Nakahira ’19, a history major from California, wanted to find out.

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