Grinnell College Summer Picnics
Grinnell summer picnics bring together alumni, current and entering students, friends of the College, and their families in cities across the country each year. Hosted by local alumni, the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, and the Office of Admission, these gatherings are an important way to strengthen local Grinnell communities.
Entering students, preparing to start their first year, have the opportunity to connect with current students and learn a bit about life on campus before they arrive. Current students and alumni find picnics to be a valuable opportunity for personal and professional networking.
Although most of the picnics take place in public parks or the backyards of alumni, a few that are in warmer climates take place inside. In typical Grinnell fashion, each area’s picnic is slightly different. Whether you’re enjoying Indian food in Seward Park or are grilling along Lake Michigan, summer picnics are a great opportunity to connect with your Grinnell community.
Learn more about the 23 picnics hosted in summer of 2017.
Grinnell Regional Networks
Grinnell-in-the-Bay Area
Grinnell-in-Boston
Grinnell-in-Chicago — picnic in Evanston, IL
Grinnell-in-Chicago — barbeque in Chicago, IL
Grinnell-on-the-Front Range (Denver, CO area)
Grinnell-in-Des Moines
Grinnell-in-the-Corridor (Iowa City, IA area)
Grinnell-in-Los Angeles
Grinnell-in-New York
Grinnell-in-Pittsburgh
Grinnell-in-Puget Sound (Seattle, WA area)
Grinnell-in-the-Twin Cities
Grinnell-in-Washington, D.C.
Other Areas
Atlanta, GA
Dallas, TX
Honolulu, HI
Kansas City, MO
Madison, WI
Omaha, NE
Portland, OR
San Antonio, TX
Santa Fe, NM
St. Louis, MO
If you are interested in learning more about summer picnics and potentially hosting one in your area next year, please contact Anna Halpin-Healy ’13, assistant director of alumni relations for regional programs, at halpinhe2@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3186. To learn more about hosting an event for your local Grinnell community, please visit the Hosting a Local Alumni Event page.