May 1, 2008


College Bookstore Savings
The Grinnell College Bookstore (campus location) will offer 20% off trade books and apparel, games, toys, puzzles, cards and stationery from Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 16.

Clearance clothing is an extra 20% off the lowest marked price. New York Times bestsellers are always 25% off the list price. Savings begin one week earlier than previous end-of-semester sales. Some exclusions apply; stop by the store for details.


129th Alumni Reunion Coming Soon!
Grinnell’s 129th Reunion Weekend is scheduled for May 30–June 1, 2008, for the classes of ’38, ’43, ’58, ’68, ’77–79 (cluster), ’83, ’98, and ’02–04 (cluster). Grinnell is also hosting a Black Alumni Reunion this year for all class years.

Alumni College, May 28-30, offers an additional opportunity for Grinnellians who wish to renew their academic experience at Grinnell with some of the College’s dynamic and interesting faculty members.

Visit www.grinnell.edu/alumni/reunion to view a complete schedule of Reunion events.


Grinnell College Day at Adventureland
Grinnell College Day at Adventureland Park in Altoona is Sunday, June 8, 2008.  Tickets for college employees and their immediate family members are $15 each and tickets for friends are $18.50 each.  The employee picnic will be held from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse and is free to college employees and their immediate family members.  To participate in this event, please contact the Office of Human Resources at ext. 4818 by May 30.

View the 2008 flyer here (.pdf).


Postage Rate Changes in May
On May 12, 2008, the United States Postal Service will adjust prices for mailing services — First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services, and Special Services. The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.

A First-Class Mail stamp will be 42¢. Customers can continue to use the Forever Stamps they purchased for 41¢, even after the price change. Forever Stamps are available in limited supplies before the price change. Forever Stamps are available through the local Post Office, in Mail Services (on campus), and online. A 62¢ stamp will be available shortly after May 12 for 1-ounce nonmachinable First-Class Mail letters, such as square greeting cards.

Visit www.usps.com/prices for all mailing services prices and links to downloadable pricing files, and additional information.


Dining Asks for Comments
Staff in Dining Services are interested in comments from the campus community on their experience(s) in the dining marketplace. Has one of the venues become a favorite of yours? Would you like to see a special dish on the menu next fall? Planning for the 2008-2009 year will take place this summer and your feedback is appreciated. To contribute ideas and/or share an experience, complete a comment card available inside the marketplace entry. You may place the card in the drop-box near the entry or leave it with the cashier.