The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends November 2025
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The updated Loose Hall lounge featuring increased lighting and new furniture. A South Campus Classic, Reimagined for Today

Loose hall now includes air conditioning, elevator, additional study areas, and a few suites. Learn more >>

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GivingTuesday – a global day of giving and generosity
Dec. 2

In Conversation with President Anne F. Harris and Doane Chilcoat ’93 – San Diego
Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. PT

In Conversation with President Harris and Timothy Benson ’72 – Los Angeles
Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. PT

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Reed Roffis ’18 is halfway through cycling the longest highway in the world, the 19,000 mile Pan-American Highway.
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Connie Poole ’73 and Tom Dorst ’73
Funding library innovation

1973 grads Tom Dorst and Connie Poole have contributed to Grinnell’s libraries in many ways. 
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Matthew Katsman ’28 and Waka Mimuro ’28 talk with Alumni Council member Anton Jones ’02.
Second-year students embrace alumni conversations and insights

The new Second-Year Spotlight conference helped students network and explore careers. Learn more >>
Text: Collage of photos. Photo 1: Exterior of the Hannah Alumni House. Photo 2: Rachel Bly ’93, left, President Anne F. Harris, and Bernadine Douglas cut the ceremonial ribbon. Photo 3: The staircase and upstairs hallway features several pictures of students past and present. Text: Hannah Alumni House Dedication.

For Joy Tamayose ’88, conservation is a way of life

The Maui-born and raised wildlife biologist works with two endangered bird species that exist only on the Hawaiian Islands. Learn more >>

 The 'ua'u, also known as the Hawaiian petrel.
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