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.

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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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Virtual Alumni College - Fragility and Conflict-Affected States

Thursday, April 29, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM


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Fragility and Conflict-Affected States

As we consider the United States in its current state of social and political fragility, what are the parallels with other countries affected by conflict? The label "fragile and conflict-affected state" is typically reserved for countries where governance is viewed by outsiders as hopelessly corrupt and politics are practiced in ways that most Americans would not recognize. Drawing from firsthand experience, I will discuss the important similarities between American politics in 2021 and those in countries such as Mali, Chad, and the Central African Republic. In doing so, I will raise the question about whether worldviews we create for ourselves in the United States are not a convenient form of "othering".

Faculty Member: Leif Brottem
Discussion Date: April 29, 2021 at 1 p.m. CT

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