The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends November 2021
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A screenshot of a zoom meeting during Multicultural Reunion 2021. Alums develop connections during Multicultural Reunion 2021

From sharing laughter to difficult conversations, Grinnellians formed new ways of understanding relationships during the virtual reunion. Learn more >>

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GivingTuesday
Nov. 30

Arctic Lights
Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. CT

Grinnell Museum of Art End of Semester Celebration honoring Lesley Wright’s retirement
Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. CT

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Five Generations of Grinnellian Women

Grinnell has played a sizable role in one family’s life for the past 120 years. Learn more >> 

Feven Gretchaw ’24 and Edith Renfrow Smith ’37
Edith Renfrow Smith ’37 celebrated at art gallery rededication

Feven Getachew ’24 is ensuring Smith’s accomplishments are visible at Grinnell College and that her spirit is present.  Learn more >>

Scarlet the Squirrel and their campus friends create a congo line.
A toast to the Campaign for Grinnell College 

In honor of Grinnellians coming together in community to raise over $189 million, this celebratory video shows how Grinnell stayed right on track. Watch video >>

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Explore your impact

Everything that Grinnell does is enhanced by the incredible generosity of the alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends who invest in Grinnell year after year.

Find inspiration in the impact Grinnellians have made through gifts during the campaign. Learn more>>

Madison Wardlaw ’20 (left) poses with friends during the campus picnic.
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