Bob Eckardt
Class Year: 1973
Current City/State: Lakewood, Ohio
Major: History
Email Address: bobeckardt2@gmail.com
Why I Wanted to Serve on the Alumni Council:
It took my awhile to realize how special Grinnell is in supporting unusual learning. As I uncovered my developing interests in aging, Grinnell worked with me in multiple ways. This led to my Watson Fellowship and my career. I want to help pay it back during a particularly challenging time for liberal arts colleges.
A Quote I Like:
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."
―Gandhi
A Little Bit About Me:
I spent my career in the nonprofit sector, mostly in philanthropy. I formally retired 7 years ago. Since then I've been doing consulting and serving on nonprofit boards. I enjoy biking, reading, classical music and opera ( an interest I developed at Grinnell) in my free time. I live right on Lake Erie and the beauty of nature greets me each morning when I arise.
Other Alumni Involvement: Reunion Planning Committe, GRASP Volunteer