Grinnell-in-Washington, D.C.: Grinnellians, Coffee, and Careers

Interested in connecting with Grinnellians working in your field, but hate formal networking events? The Grinnell-in-Washington, D.C. Regional Planning Committee is hosting small, casual gatherings of alumni for career conversations and connection at local coffee shops across the city on Saturday, Dec. 2.

Choose the location and time that best matches your profession’s industry and enjoy a coffee or tea. No need to dress up and conversations will be friendly and low-key.

Grinnell-in-Washington, D.C.: Grinnellians, Coffee, and Careers
Saturday, Dec. 2

Arts, Design, Theatre, Music

1–3 p.m.
Hosts: Jay Dick ’93 & David Gaines ’74

La Colombe Coffee Roasters
900 6th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Business, Finance, Actuarial

Noon–2 p.m.
Hosts: Andrés Chang ’05, Christina Cutlip ’83, Ahsan Rahim ’11

Courtyard Cafe inside the National Portrait Gallery
8th Street Northwest & G St NW
Washington, DC 20001 

Education, Nonprofits, Social Work

3–5 p.m.
Hosts: Romeo Garcia ’23, Scott Schenkelberg ’93, Allison Wickens ’94

Le Pain Quotidien
975 F St NW
Washington, DC 20004 

Law & Order, National Security

1–3 p.m.
Hosts: Khalil Epps ’18, Gregory Gaines ’72, Eli Wood ’01

Compass Coffee
650 F St NW
Washington, DC 20004

Media, Communications, Public/Government Relations

2–4 p.m.
Hosts: Emma Lange ’16Summer White ’18

Chez Lily
425 I St NW
Washington, DC 20001 

Science, Engineering, and Technology

Noon–2 p.m. 
Hosts: Graham Gelling ’99 & Kartik Sheth ’93

Capitol One Cafe
732 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
 

Register online or by phone at 866-850-1846 by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29. You can register for one or multiple locations. There is no cost to register.

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Saturday December 2
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Please register for the coffee conversation you are planning to attend. Individuals are welcome to register for multiple sessions but please be mindful of how times might overlap.

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Online registrations for this event are now closed. Please call to register at 866-850-1846.
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