The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends April 2025
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Randy Morgan ’65 Randy Morgan ’65 selected as inaugural recipient of Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

An orthopedic surgeon and life trustee, Dr. Morgan’s life’s work has exemplified the value of Grinnell College. 
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Virtual Alumni College discussions
April 23-May 6

Virtual Celebration of Titular Head
April 29 at 7 p.m. CT

All Things Grinnell: In Conversation with Tiffany Tauscheck – Des Moines
April 30 at 6 p.m. CT

Find other upcoming events on the Grinnell Alumni Events Calendar.

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Thanks to incredible support from the Grinnell community on Scarlet & Give Back Day, nearly $1.5 million was raised to support Grinnell students from 2,565 donors. Learn more >>
Ben Vaughn ’15, left, Grisel Hernandez ’17, David Kurzman ’96, Maggie Bell ’17, and Dawn Helsing Wolters ’87
Alumni Council helps establish First Gen Low Income Lounge in JRC

FGLI students are excited to craft their own space for studying, socializing, and events. Learn more >>
Karen Klopp Edwards
Five Questions with
Karen Edwards

The dean for international student affairs at Grinnell College, Edwards has supported international students in the U.S. for more than 30 years. 
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Reunion Scavenger Hunt focuses on the doors of Grinnell College

Family-friendly event will provide another physical connection to campus for Reunion attendees.
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 Geoff Hoops ’89
Trivia: Sarah Garcia ’25 was the latest student to win what international travel fellowship? Hit reply to send in your answer. The first five correct answers get a prize. Text: Campus Corner - Spring in focus photo essay. Image: Taken during a reshearsal of the play day/dream: Blurring the Line Between Reality and Illusion, a student preformer faces the audience in a purple dress.
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