Peter Mattei as Wozzeck

Met Opera’s “Wozzeck” To Be Streamed Live on Jan. 11

Jan 03, 2020
Alban Berg’s opera about a soldier driven by humiliation and jealousy to murder his lover will be streamed live at 11:55 a.m. on Jan. 11 in Harris Center Cinema as part of the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD Series.
Scene from Manon

Met Opera’s “Manon” To Be Streamed Live on Oct. 26

Oct 15, 2019
The Met Opera’s production of Jules Massenet’s “Manon,” will be streamed live at noon on Saturday, Oct. 26, in Harris Center Cinema, as part of the Live in HD Series.

Philosopher to Discuss the Underpinnings of Misogyny on Sept. 26

Sep 23, 2019
Kate A. Manne, associate professor of philosophy at Cornell University, will present the Scholars’ Convocation at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in Joe Rosenfield ’25 Center, Room 101.
Joan Neuberger

Joan Neuberger ’75 Will Discuss the Arts in Stalin’s Russia on Sept. 19

Sep 17, 2019
Joan Neuberger ’75, professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin, will discuss politics of the arts in Stalin’s Russia during the Sept. 19 Scholars’ Convocation Lecture.
Amy Tan

Bestselling Author Amy Tan Inspires Grinnell College Graduates

May 24, 2019
Upon receiving an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, renowned author Amy Tan noted that her mother, who wanted her to be a doctor, would be so proud.
Amy Tan

Bestselling Author Amy Tan to Give Commencement Address on May 20

Apr 29, 2019
Bestselling author Amy Tan will give the commencement address on May 20, 2019 in a ceremony capping a weekend of events showcasing and celebrating the achievements of our graduates.

Scholar to Discuss Battle Over Teaching Darwinism in Public Schools

Apr 17, 2019
Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Edward Larson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and legal scholar, will give the Scholars’ Convocation Lecture at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 25, in Room 101 of the Joe Rosenfield ’25 Center, and host a coffee hour from 4 to 5 p.m. in Mears Cottage.

OPERA Iowa to Present a Family-Friendly Production on April 18

Apr 09, 2019
OPERA Iowa will perform a family friendly version of one of Mozart’s most popular operas, The Magic Flute, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in Sebring-Lewis Hall, as part of the Public Events Series.

Honorary Degree Nominations

Oct 10, 2018
Commencement 2019 honorary degree nominations open through Nov. 9, 2018

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