Grinnell College Winter Gatherings
Each year, Grinnell alumni and current students come together at our in-person Grinnell Winter Gatherings, hosted by local alumni in cities nationwide. These gatherings are fun and informal, and a great way to foster personal connections and bring together the local Grinnell communities.
Every winter gathering is a unique experience—you might go ice-skating in one city, have brunch in an alum’s home somewhere else, or enjoy a beverage and appetizer at a pub. Wherever you are, we invite you to escape the doldrums of January and get in the Grinnell spirit by attending a winter gathering close to you.
2025 Winter Gatherings
As events are confirmed, dates and registration links will be added/updated.
Bay Area, CA – TBD
Hosted by Sarah Freeman ’09
Boston, MA – Wednesday, January 22
Hosted by Ishaan Tibrewal ’21 and Lara Szent-Gyorgi ’89
Chicago, IL – Thursday, January 16
Hosted by Anne Stein ’84, Doug Dobrzynski ’13, and Bob Krause ’83
Colorado Springs, CO – Saturday, January 18
Hosted by Katie Munley Thompson ’96
Denver, CO – Saturday, January 11
Hosted by Christine Hood ’17
Des Moines, IA – TBD
Hosted by Matt Warner-Blankenship ’01
Iowa Corridor – Saturday, January 11
Hosted by Robin Kopelman ’95 and Jeffrey Fields ’90
Lincoln, NE – Saturday, January 11
Hosted by Kathy Andersen ’13
Los Angeles, CA – Postponed due to wildfires
Hosted by Grace Hazeltine ’12
Kansas City, MO – Sunday, January 26
Hosted by Kramer McLuckie ’12 and Michael Schoelz ’12
Minneapolis, MN – Sunday, January 19
Hosted by Karmi Mattson ’97
New Haven, CT – Thursday, January 23
Hosted by Jake Joseph ’11
New Orleans, LA – Saturday, January 11
Hosted by Leah Krandel ’09
Philadelphia, PA – Sunday, January 12
Hosted by Sean Forman ’94, Erin Owen ’94, and Adrianne Klein ’08
Portland, OR – Saturday, January 11
Hosted by Heidi Eggert ’95 and David Jarvis ’04
San Antonio, TX – Saturday, January 11
Hosted by Erik Anderson ’01
Seattle, WA – TBD
Hosted by Steve MacFarlane ’82 and Amanda O’Connor ’96
Washington, D.C. – Sunday, January 12
Hosted by Kartik Sheth ’93
Interested in hosting a Grinnell Winter Gathering in your area next year?
It’s easier than you think: Find a suitable venue, plan some activities, and invite your local Grinnell community. Contact Monique Armbrister, associate director of alumni relations, at armbristerm@grinnell.edu or 641-269-4417 to get started.