2012 Grinnell Prize co-winners Jacob Wood, co-founder and president, and William McNulty, co-founder and vice president, of Team Rubicon will be on campus February 22-27 to receive their prize and meet with the campus community. The full schedule of public events is available below.
Jacob and William were not able to attend the November 2012 symposium, when the other 2012 winners were presented with their prize, due to their much-needed efforts in assisting with Hurricane Sandy. Information on the November symposium, held on the Grinnell College campus November 12-16, 2012, is available on the Symposium Nov. 2012 page. More information on the 2012 winners Cristi Hegranes, founder and executive director of Global Press Institute; and Jane Chen, CEO of Embrace Innovations and co-founder of Embrace and Embrace Innovations, and Linus Liang, COO of Embrace and co-founder of Embrace and Embrace Innovations (shared award) is available on their 2012 winners' pages. Linus Liang will take part in some of the events taking place during the February 2013 symposium with Jacob and William, and also lead a workshop on "Intro to Design Thinking."
Questions about the Grinnell Prize or February symposium events may be directed to saxtonc@grinnell.edu.
Fri., Feb. 22
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| Noon, Alumni Recitation Hall, Room 302 (1226 Park St.) | Roundtable on Non-Profit Management | Join 2012 Grinnell Prize co-winners Jacob Wood & William McNulty, and winner Linus Liang, along with Arlene McAtee (MICA) and Julie Gosselink (Ahrens Foundation) as they answer your questions and share their experiences in non-profit management. Lunch will be provided; no RSVP required. |
Sat., Feb. 23 |
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| 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Noyce Science Center, Room 2510 | Linus Liang leads "Intro to Design Thinking" workshop | Linus Liang leads a workshop on the design thinking approach that was used to create the Embrace Infant Warmer. Learn this approach, gain some shared vocabulary and get a taste of each design "mode": Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test. Students, RSVP to saxtonc@grinnell.edu by Feb. 11. Space is limited to 20 participants. |
| 8 pm, Bowladrome, 915 State Street | Bowling Night with Prize winners! | Join Jake Wood, Will McNulty, and Linus Liang for bowling at the Bowladrome! Shoe rental, beverages, and snacks provided by the Prize. |
Mon., Feb. 25 |
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| Noon, Pavilion dining room, Marketplace, Joe Rosenfield '25 Center (1115 8th Ave.) | Lunch with Jacob Wood and William McNulty, Grinnell Prize co-winners | Join 2012 Grinnell Prize co-winners Jacob Wood and William McNulty of Team Rubicon for lunch in the Marketplace Dining Pavilion. A sign-in sheet will be provided for community members, faculty/staff, and students not on the meal plan. |
| 4:15 pm, Faulconer Gallery, Bucksbaum Center for the Arts (1108 Park St.)* | Jacob Wood and William McNulty Presentation* | "Team Rubicon: Military Veterans and Emergency Response" |
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5:30-6:30 pm, Bucksbaum Rotunda, Bucksbaum Center for the Arts (1108 Park St.) |
All-Campus Reception | Everybody is invited to a reception honoring 2012 Grinnell Prize co-winners Jacob Wood and William McNulty following their 4:15 presentation. |
Wed., Feb. 27 |
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5-7 pm, The Kirkwood, 400 Walnut Street, Des Moines |
Young Professionals Event with Team Rubicon | Join Team Rubicon and the Greater Des Moines Young Professionals Connection for an evening of fun. Appetizers and cash bar provided. Attendees will need to provide their own transportation. Grinnell students, please RSVP by noon on Tuesday, Feb. 26, using this webform. |
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9:15 pm, Lyle's Pub, Joe Rosenfield Center (JRC) |
Pub Quiz Night! | Students, come hang out with the Prize winners at Pub Quiz Night! |
Events noted with (*) will be live streamed.
Grinnell College holds a symposium and awards ceremony to honor the winners of the Grinnell College Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize and to share knowledge about innovative social justice programs. Prize recipients deliver public lectures regarding their experiences and perspectives in shaping innovative programs that effect positive social change.
