Alumni Virtual Events

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations collaborates with alumni, regional network planning committees, students, parents, and friends to host virtual events for the Grinnell community. As with all events hosted by our office, our goal is to gather Grinnellians together for fun, learning, and a shared sense of community.

The format of the events below may vary depending on the content and purpose of the event. Every event will list the technology platform being used (Cisco webex, Zoom, etc.) and we encourage you to download that platform in advance of the event.

Also, in these uncertain times, events may need to be postponed or adapted if a host becomes ill or if circumstances change. We appreciate your flexibility as we work through these things together.

Virtual Event in a Box

Thank you for your interest in hosting a virtual event. We can help you with all the marketing, facilitating, and technology needed to make your event a success. Please complete this short form to submit your event request.

Development and Alumni Relations Events

Check the calendar below for a list of Virtual Events. We will be listing virtual events here as we get them scheduled.

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Cross-Country Virtual 5K & Happy Hour

Friday, October 30, 2020 - Sunday, November 1, 2020

Cross-Country Virtual 5K & Happy Hour

Coach Sarah Burnell '14 joins Sophie Neems '16 and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations to invite you and your families to participate in the first-ever, Grinnell Cross Country Virtual 5K Weekend during what would have been our 2020 Conference Championship weekend.

Order your very own specially-designed Grinnell Cross Country singlet, and sponsor one for a current runner, too! Lace up your running shoes, spray on some glitter and snap a few selfies before your run. Afterwards, we invite you to post your favorite photos from this year's virtual 5K, as well as pics from past Grinnell races on social media using #GCXC5K. We will then compile the photos shared using #GCXC5K to create a video to share with all of you following the event. And stay tuned for a ThankView request once you register for the race. If you'd like, you may use this link to upload a video clip of yourself congratulating the team for persevering through the 2020 season, wishing them good luck with the rest of the school year, or sharing why you love Grinnell College Cross Country. We will compile these clips together for a wrap-up video.

Finish the weekend strong by joining our virtual happy hour on Sunday to meet Coach Burnell and the current runners, play Grinnell Cross Country Trivia, and share some great stories!

Cross Country Virtual 5k
Friday, Oct. 30–Sunday, Nov. 1

Cross Country Virtual Happy Hour
4:30 p.m. CT, Sunday, Nov. 1
Virtual event on Zoom

Event Registration

Register by Wednesday, October 28 to participate in the free virtual 5K and happy hour. All participants will receive a printable bib to wear during their run, receive the Zoom link to join the virtual happy hour, and receive reminders and updates before and during the event.

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