The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends January 2025
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Bernadine Douglas, Susan Holden McCurry ’71, right, and Brigittine French $4.4 million gift from Susie Holden McCurry ’71 extends reach of Global Learning Program at
Grinnell College

Since its inception a decade ago, hundreds of first-year student have taken part in this high impact global learning experience.
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Reunion 2025 registration
Opens Feb. 1

All Things Grinnell: In Conversation with Tiffany Tauscheck – Des Moines
Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. CT

Named Chairs and Professorships Installation Ceremony
Feb. 6 at 4:15 p.m. in Herrick Chapel

Find other upcoming events on the Grinnell Alumni Events Calendar.

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The Lori Ann Schwab ’95 Alumni Grant recognizes the community service of Grinnellians who attended the College with Lori (classes of 1992-1998). Grant applications for 2025 are open.
Kevin Rhodes ’85 and Melinda “Lindy” Lopes ’85
1985 alumni couple creates scholarship for Grinnell-in-London students

The scholarship was announced Saturday at a 50th anniversary celebration for the Grinnell-in-London program. Learn more >>
Maria Christina Rodriguez ’26
One hour can make a considerable difference

Featuring a series of rapid conversations with alums, Grinnell’s Virtual Meetups help students feel more prepared to take on post-graduate life. Learn more >>
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How an alumna turned to art to describe science research

The University of Chicago’s Comprehensive Cancer Center invited Julia Shangguan ’18 to collaborate on a five-part comic series. Learn more >>

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