Conference Operations and Events
Mission Statement: The mission of Conference Operations is to be a resource for students, faculty, staff and external customers by serving as the heart of campus event coordination, and to support/sustain the mission of the College to be a "lively academic community" and to foster an environment conducive to "free inquiry and the open exchange of ideas."
Responsibilities:
• Provide one-stop event planning/scheduling services, including the reservation of all campus spaces (with few exceptions) for college and non-college events.
• Plan and coordinate the Scholars' Convocation Series, the Public Events Concert Series, and Commencement Weekend as well as other large-scale campus events (e.g. dedications, commemorations) as needed.
• Work with non-college groups to rent facilities, and coordinate large-scale conferences during non-academic times. This includes weddings, one-time meetings, private events, and conferences of various sizes and length.
• Schedule and coordinate campus guest housing (including Grinnell House and academic guest housing)
• Publish the weekly Campus Memo, a newsletter for all of campus that is published electronically during the school year.
Event Planning Assistance
- On-campus event planners (Grinnell students, faculty, and staff)
- Need to to reserve a space for your group meeting, or do you need help planning a big event? We're here to help! See: Information for on-campus event planners
- Off-campus event planners
- We welcome you to consider Grinnell's top-notch facilities and nationally recognized food service as you plan your event. See: Information for off-campus event planners
Coordination and Support Services
We also coordinate:
