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Grinnell College In Conversation Tour Extended Through 2025–26

We’re thrilled to announce that the Grinnell College Alumni In Conversation tour has been extended through the 2025–26 academic year, offering more opportunities to connect, engage, and reflect on the powerful impact of the Grinnell community.

Save the date and join us for a special gathering with dialogue and connection—where local alumni, faculty experts, senior College leadership, including President Anne F. Harris, will come together to discuss the ideas shaping Grinnell’s future. At select events, members of our faculty will join the conversation, bringing fresh perspectives from the classroom to the broader community. These gatherings are designed to spotlight the passions and values that define Grinnell College—and to explore how its mission continues to equip students to be courageous agents of social change in the world.

Tour Dates and Locations

Boston, MA
September 13, 2025

Chicago, IL **
October 25, 2025

San Diego, CA *
December 3, 2025

Los Angeles, CA *
December 6, 2025

Naples, FL
January 10, 2026

London
January 17, 2026

Washington, D.C. *
January 18, 2026

Grinnell, IA *
February 18, 2026

New York, NY *
March 5, 2026

Denver, CO
March 11, 2026 

St. Louis, MO
April 16, 2026

Honolulu, HI *
April 18, 2026

Stay Tuned: As we get closer to each event, revisit this page for updates. Links to individual locations will be added approximately 4–6 weeks in advance, once plans are finalized—so you can RSVP and explore event details with ease. We look forward to seeing you—and to sharing conversations that reflect the minds and hearts of Grinnellians across the globe. 

* - indicates that President Harris will be featured in the program.
** - rescheduled from October 18 due to conflicting major happenings in and around Chicago.