figure in red riding hood in a clearing by a forest

Faulconer Gallery Exhibition Explores Fairy Tales in an Anxious World

Jan 31, 2019
Emily Stamey ’01 curated a traveling exhibition that brings together the work of 21 contemporary artists who use familiar fairy tales to examine the staggering complexities of contemporary life.
Professor Jenny Anger and her book Four Metaphors of Modernism: From Der Sturm to the Société Anonyme

Feb. 7 Book Talk by Jenny Anger, Prof of Art History

Jan 31, 2019
Anger's "Four Metaphors of Modernism: From Der Sturm to the Société Anonyme" follows artists who participated in both the German (Der Sturm [storm]) and American (Société Anonyme [anonymous society]) organizations and who found inspiration in metaphor. Join us on February 7 from 4:15-5:45 pm in Burling First Floor Lounge.
Neofuturists sitting on the floor in a row with surprised expressions

New York Neo-Futurists to Perform a Barrage of 2-Minute Plays on Feb. 1

Jan 25, 2019
The New York Neo-Futurists, a diverse collection of performance artists who have received rave reviews, will present their ever-changing show, “The Infinite Wrench,” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, in Flanagan Studio Theatre.
Title detail from cover of Shakespeare and the Afterlife

Celebrate John Garrison’s New Book at Writers@Grinnell on Feb. 7

Jan 31, 2019
John Garrison, associate professor of English, will read from his newly released book, “Shakespeare and the Afterlife” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in Faulconer Gallery.
Man under shower with woman watching (scene from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof)

View British Production of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Feb. 10

Jan 31, 2019
A British production of Tennessee Williams’ "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" will be streamed at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, in Harris Center Cinema as part of the London-based National Theatre Live series.
Gale Observatory

Charlotte Christensen Receives $484,300 Physics Research Grant

Jan 29, 2019
Physics students gain research opportunities through a $484,300 National Science Foundation grant awarded to Charlotte Christensen, assistant professor of physics.
Frozen tree branches

Burling and Kistle Libraries Will Close at 5 p.m. Today, Jan. 29

Jan 29, 2019
The libraries will re-open at 12 noon, Thursday, Jan. 31
North campus in the winter

Campus to Close Due to Severe Weather

Jan 28, 2019
Due to the forecast of extreme weather including dangerously low temperatures, Grinnell College will be closed from 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 through noon on Thursday, Jan. 31.

Special Campus Memo: Grinnell Initiates Discrimination Allegations Investigation

Jan 25, 2019
You may have seen a recent UGSDW report alleging racial discrimination in staff disciplinary decisions at the Spencer Grill -- one of our on-campus dining facilities. The report is based on…
Exhibits in Burling Library

Student Protest and Arthurian Legend Exhibits in Burling

Jan 23, 2019
Stop by Burling and see two new exhibits curated by our Special Collections and Archives staff.

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