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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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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Virtual Alumni College with Bill Ferguson '75

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM


ICYMI: The Political Economy of Polarization in America, with a Few Ideas on Reversal

Faculty Member: Bill Ferguson '75, Gertrude B. Austin Professor of Economics
Discussion Date: Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. CT

This talk was given at Reunion 2022 and will address underlying political and economic conditions that have led to increasing polarization in the U.S. over the past 50 years, culminating in controversies over guns, immigration, COVID-19, and teaching about race. Concluding ideas on reversal will draw from Professor Ferguson’s prior experience as a community organizer.

Learn more about Bill Ferguson and see a full description of the lecture on the ICYMI: The Political Economy of Polarization in America, with a Few Ideas on Reversal registration page. You are still able to watch the lecture by registering. After you register, you will receive an email with the link to watch the lecture at your leisure.

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