Choosing Grinnell's future

Published:
June 12, 2012

In July 2011, as he concluded his first year at Grinnell, President Raynard S. Kington charted a 31-city regional alumni event schedule — starting in London in July 2011 and concluding in late-May 2012 in Seoul, Korea. At each stop, Kington delivered his “Choosing Grinnell’s Future” message, plus current news from campus.

Grinnellians seemed to appreciate the outreach. “Please convey to Dr. Kington my thanks for his trip to Denver to meet with Colorado Grinnellians. Although I read his remarks in a recent issue of Grinnell Magazine, it stimulated more thought on my part regarding how (and why!) I support Grinnell,” wrote Nancy Gallagher Mendenhall ’64 from Denver.

“This was such an inspiring event. I think alums, overall, feel that President Kington is making an effort to reach out, and that in turn creates a desire for alums to give back,” Margaret Higginson ’01 said about the Seattle event.

“This was an excellent way to meet alums in the area; I had no idea there were so many! Dr. Kington’s speech also made me feel more connected to what’s going on at Grinnell currently,” said Laura Wilson ’10, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Most cities on the alumni event schedule bested both 10-year average attendance and historical event records.

Details of next year’s tour will be posted on the Loggia soon.

Choosing Grinnell’s Future

Listen to Kington's message on Choosing Grinnell's Future, recorded live in Iowa City, Iowa, or read the transcript of Choosing Grinnell's Future.

You can also read "Choosing Grinnell's Future," in The Grinnell Magazine, Fall 2010, pages 10–17.

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