The Grinnellian: an e-newsletter for Grinnell alumni and friends September 2025
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Exterior of the Hannah Alumni House. In the foreground, the campus sign for the Alumni House. Hannah Alumni House nears grand opening

Renovations are in the final stages for Grinnell College’s first alumni house. A dedication is planned for Nov. 6.
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Black Alumni Weekend
Oct. 3-5

Student-Alumni Technology + Data Virtual Meetup
Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. CT

In Conversation with Professor Thabiti Willis and Robert Quashie ’86 – Chicago
Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. CT

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Grinnell College is inviting alums to host winter break student externships, which will take place Jan. 2-16. This is a new time period in addition to the annual spring break externships. 
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Three sets of unforgettable summers in the Four Corners

Student research, recreation and internship experiences were made possible through the Four Corners Fund established by Don Marquardt ’70. Learn more >>
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Three 1970s alums join Grinnell College Alumni Council

Newly elected members have in-depth knowledge about philanthropy and nonprofit organizations.
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Uganda native John Kafumbe ’28 is first recipient of Gurira Family Scholarship

Named in honor of Rogers and Josephine Gurira, the need-based scholarship supports African international students. Learn more >>

 John Kafumbe ’28 in a swim cap and goggles on this side of a competition swimming pool.
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