Innovating in a Recession

Jan 04, 2013

 

The more times change, the more times demand — and reward — thoughtful innovation. Here are some thoughts on three innovative new steps we’re taking to better position the College for the…

Decisions

Jan 04, 2013

Since we are still just beginning to know one another and to work together, I think it’s only fair that you have some idea of what I value when making decisions. At an all-campus meeting on Sept…

Civility

Jan 04, 2013

I’ve pinned a bumper sticker on the bulletin board over my desk in Nollen house that says “Choose Civility.” I posted it (a gift from two members of the Grinnell family!) to remind myself and…

Why Blog?

Jan 04, 2013

Posted by: Raynard S. Kington

I want to do everything I can to ensure good communication on campus. My first choice is always…

Art Looking Life in the Eye

Jan 04, 2013

South African artist Diane Victor has traveled to the frozen fields of Iowa to complete drawings for…

Imbedded Art

Jan 04, 2013

 

This week has been a flurry of activity at the Faulconer Gallery. Our summer exhibition came down on Monday, and the first of them shipped out Tuesday. By Friday, all four of the…

GAAC

Art and Community

Jan 04, 2013

 

This fall, the Faulconer Gallery will be presenting an exhibition made with and about the community of Grinnell.  Entitled Culturing Community: Projects about Place, the show…

Watching and Wanting

Jan 04, 2013

Television is a funny medium. It brings us together through shared viewing experiences, and it isolates us in a pool of light in a darkened room.  We look to the ubiquitous box for…

The Pudong section of an enormous model of Shanghai.

Good-bye to China

Jan 04, 2013

 

In a few hours, we will be boarding our flight in Shanghai for the nonstop flight to Chicago. We are eager to be home, but not yet ready to leave China. Here are some final impressions.

Paintings and objects of artist Pan Deng, Nanjing, China

Mu Fu Art Gems

Jan 04, 2013

 

Nanjing is not one of the biggest cities in China. Despite a population of over 7 million, it has a modesty about it.  The traffic though congested, flows along in a civilized way, a sort…

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