The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends June 2026
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Dianne Jones ’74, Janet Carrig ’79, Eugenia Corrales ’87, Asha Moran ’92, Carol Edkins ’73, and the Grinnell College Logo Corporate pioneers

Grinnell alumnae made inroads and promoted progress in challenging times for female company executives.
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2026 Grinnell-in-Des Moines: Summer Sunday Funday
June 28 at 4 p.m. CT

2026 Grinnell-in-Berlin: Prost! An Evening at the Biergarten
July 10 at 6:30 p.m. CEST

Grinnell College Athletics Reunion
Sept. 25-26

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The 2026 Alumni Senior Awards were presented to two recent graduates who epitomized leadership and community spirit. Learn more >>
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Reunion 2026 celebrates largest Grinnell alumni gathering in College’s history

During a busy four days on campus, alums cherished reconnecting with classmates while also getting to know additional Grinnellians.
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Grinnell Summer Picnics heating up across the country

Alumni, students, parents, and friends are invited to these relaxed summer gatherings filled with good food and great conversations.
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Reconstructionist rabbi facilitates collaborative community that’s welcome to all

Rachel Weiss ’98 is the rabbi at Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation in Evanston. Learn more >>

 Rachel Weiss ’98, Julia Tauber ’95, and their daughters Hannah ’30 (age 17) and Norah (age 12).
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