The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends September 2019
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A member of the class of 2023 shows off their medallion. Welcoming the class of 2023

First-year students receive medallions to symbolize benefits, responsibilities of a Grinnell College education. The medallion ceremony welcomed the 463 first-year students and paid tribute to an important event in the College’s history. Learn more >>

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 Together We're Greater:
 Des Moines
 Oct. 17 at 6 p.m.

 Swim & Dive Weekend
 Oct. 18–19

 Together We're Greater:
 Washington D.C.
 Oct. 22 at 6 p.m.

Header: Red background with white text. Text: Grinnell Prize

 Do you know someone who
 deserves recognition for their
 outstanding social innovation
 work?  Nominate them for the
 Social Justice Prize
by Oct. 7.

Luther and Jenny Erickson with Leslie Lyons.
Team effort establishes Erickson professorship

More than 35 alums contributed to starting the Luther & Jenny Erickson Endowed Professor of Chemistry.
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Cover for the book:  The Book of Unknown Americans: by Cristina Henríquez
Alumni Book Club makes virtual debut

Online discussions kick off with The Book of Unknown Americans. Join the more than 550 alumni who have signed up for the book club.
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Text: Multicultural Reunion Weekend, Nov. 8-10, 2019. White text on blue background.

Grinnell tennis players reunite to dedicate reconstructed tennis complex

Dedication ceremony celebrates past, present and future of tennis in Grinnell.
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The tennis team runs through a high five line.
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