The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends May 2021
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A laptop sitting next to a red apple. Grinnell education students remotely conduct field experiences in alumni classrooms

With in-person teacher preparation experiences not possible, several alums virtually opened up their classrooms to aspiring educators. Learn more >>

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Intersubjectivity: Love, Loss, and The Self
Virtual Alumni College Discussion
May 27 at 2 p.m. CT

Save the date: Virtual Alumni Assembly
June 3 at 7 p.m. CT

Virtual Reunion
June 3-10

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Carrie Stallings ’19 shares how her relationships with mentors, classmates, and faculty helped her graduate from Grinnell and inspired her to advocate for the underdog. View video >>
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Weekly Shakespeare Zoom reading group provides connection during pandemic

Grinnellians have participated in the virtual reading of every Shakespeare play as part of the Two Households in Fair Corona. Learn more >>
Kyle Parker ’17
Mobile app developed by alumnus brings barbers to students of color

The idea for the app came after Kyle Parker ’17 surveyed Black and Latinx Grinnell students about barber access.
Learn more >>
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Grinnell alumni preserve river ecosystems through restoration efforts

Barbara Charry ’85 and Andrew Stephenson ’10 use nature-based solutions to protect river wildlife and address climate change. Learn More>>

 Barbara Charry ’85 and Andrew Stephenson ’10 stand in front of the St. Louis Arch.
Trivia: Before his famous role in E.T., what part did Peter Coyote '64 audition for in Steven Spielberg's prior movie? Hit reply to send in your answer. The first five correct answers get a prize. Text: Campus Corner - View the 2021 Commencement Livestream on May 28. Image: Two students wear Cap and Gowns celebrating Commencement.
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