The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends March 2024
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Kesho Scott speaks at the Grinnell College Commencement in 2021. New endowed chair for African Diaspora Studies will be named after Dr. Kesho Scott

Interviews are underway to hire the professor who will hold the Dr. Kesho Scott Chair in African Diaspora Studies. Learn more >>

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Grinnell Singers Spring Break Tour
March 16-March 22

An Evening in Iowa City with President Anne F. Harris
March 21 at 6 p.m. CT

Virtual Alumni College: The First “Green New Deal”
March 28 at 2 p.m. CT

Find other upcoming events on the Grinnell Alumni Events Calendar.

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Classmates, teammates, and friends create lasting tribute to Jim Schueller ’03.
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Nancy Ying ’96, Eric Eidsmoe ’84, Timur Kasimov ’25, and Cadance Hawk ’26. Each have headshots put together to create a 2x2 display.
MentorGrinnell has led to valuable student-alumni connections

Launched in September, the platform’s algorithm has resulted in meaningful mentor-mentee matches.
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Laura Cleveland Shepherd ’82 help pass out ECN care packages in February 2023.
Caring and sharing are joyous Grinnell traditions

President Anne F. Harris is grateful for all the ways alumni and families show care to Grinnell College students.
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ECN Care package letters led to in-person meetings

The letters Cameo Carlson ’93 included in her care packages over the years have sparked connections with students. Learn more >>

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