The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends November 2024
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Conexiones. A colorful hummingbird features blues, purples, and teal colors sits next to the text. New Latinx/e alumni affinity group sets sights on engaging alumni

Conexiones also plans to provide tangible and dynamic support for current Latinx/e students. Learn more >>

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GivingTuesday
Dec. 3

All Things Grinnell: In Conversation with Heidi Eggert ’95 – Portland
Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. PT

Virtual Alumni College discussion with Sharon Quinsaat
Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. CT

Find other upcoming events on the Grinnell Alumni Events Calendar.

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A $1 million planned gift from Ed and Ann Bleakly established a scholarship fund as a tribute to Ed’s mother, Frances Meier Bleakly 1923. Learn more >>
Carolyn “Kay” Swartz Bucksbaum ’51, DL ’12
Remembering Kay Swartz Bucksbaum ’51

The first woman chair of the Board of Trustees, Bucksbaum worked tirelessly to support and improve education, arts, and health care. Learn more >>
Monica Reyes Ramirez ’26 and Bruce Yang
Spotlighting first-gen stories from National First-Generation College Celebration Day

On Nov. 8, the College recognized the achievements of the first-gen community and their contributions to Grinnell. Learn more >>
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Disney fan and wartime historian Kent Ramsey ’77 curates exhibition on studio’s role in WWII

During summer breaks from Grinnell, Ramsey dressed up as Davey Crockett while working as a Walt Disney World keel boat skipper. Learn more >>

 Kent Ramsey ’77
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