downtown Grinnell

Community Champions: Grinnell College Employees Making A Difference

Feb 29, 2024
Did you know that there are over 20,000 nonprofits in Iowa working every day to improve lives and strengthen communities? The demand for nonprofit leadership continues to grow. However, in Grinnell and in other rural communities, most community organizations run with little or no staff and are highly dependent on the dedication of volunteers to accomplish their missions.
President Harris Signing Beam

Renfrow Hall Topping Off: Celebrating a New Era of Collaboration and Community

Jan 30, 2024
Grinnell College marked a significant milestone in Renfrow Hall's construction with a Topping-Off Ceremony. Weitz, the construction company, noted this event signals the completion of the building's skeleton structure, with the elevator hoist beam serving as the focal point. Attendees shared in the unique opportunity to sign this pivotal piece before it was raised into place.
Night in the HSSC Kington Plaza

Grinnell College Receives Prestigious Society for College and University Planning Awards for Two Campus Projects

Oct 06, 2023
Two prestigious awards from the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), a merit award and an honorable mention, were recently bestowed upon the college for its outstanding work on the Kington/Christiansen outdoor gathering and learning areas and the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) building.

South Energy Plant Construction Work in Front of JCC Starting April 13

Apr 10, 2023
Starting April 13th, an area encompassing the west side of Park Street and Hwy. 6 in front of the John Chrystal Center (JCC) will be fenced off as the College and Weitz Construction team embark on the next phase of the South Energy Plant project, which will connect campus and downtown facilities. The fence surrounding the construction site will go up on Thursday, April 13th and Friday, April 14th and will remain in place until the end of June.
students in red chairs in Norris Hall Lounge

Norris Hall Renovation Project Wins Master Builders of Iowa Masters Award

Feb 28, 2023
The Norris Hall renovation project was a collaboration between Grinnell College, the Weitz Company, CPMI, and OPN Architects. Among the many alterations to Norris included the addition of new windows, a newly designed kitchen and lounge spaces. As well as new ADA rooms and adding an elevator to make the building accessible for all. 
CEQ at Dusk

Grinnell College Board of Trustees Approves Construction of the Civic Engagement Quad Core Project

Oct 06, 2022

At the conclusion of the fall board meeting on Oct. 1, 2022, the Grinnell College Board of Trustees approved the Civic Engagement Quad (CEQ) Core Project. The CEQ presents a distinctive model for…

HSSC Interior View

Grinnell College Receives a 2020 Community Enhancement through Architecture & Design Award from the Iowa Architectural Foundation

Sep 23, 2020
Grinnell was selected for the institution’s outstanding and sustained contributions, vision, and leadership in architecture and planning for more than 50 years.

Park Street Closed Intermittently This Summer

Jun 16, 2017
Grinnell College is moving the Chinese, German, and Russian language houses to make way for the new Admission and Financial Aid Center.

Facilities Management Preps for Busy Spring Break

Mar 14, 2017
Facilities management is busy on projects throughout campus this spring break.

Students Craft Chopsticks from Campus Trees

Jan 27, 2017
Students are creating souvenirs from trees cleared from campus for the new Humanities and Social Studies Complex.

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