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Homecoming to Higher Learning: Stories of Grinnell’s Hometown Students

Oct 02, 2023
Four local Poweshiek County students decided to remain in Grinnell, Iowa, for college, only a few miles away from home. 
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Faculty and Staff Research Series Presents a Book Talk with David Harrison

Sep 14, 2023
Join us in Burling Lounge on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 4:15 p.m. for “Digital Publishing and Translation: Reading ‘La Princesse de Clèves’ in the 21st Century” with David Harrison, Prof. of French. Prof. Harrison will discuss the advantages of digital publishing for classic novels and the challenges he faced in translating a 17th-century French novel into English.
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First Productivity Café of the Semester

Sep 06, 2023
Get some advice, set goals, and be productive at the Productivity Café, Wed., Sept. 13, from 3–5 p.m. in Burling First Floor Lounge.
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Faculty and Staff Research Series Presents a Research Unbound Talk with Randye Jones

Sep 08, 2023
Join us in Burling Lounge on Thurs., Sept. 14 at 4:15 p.m. “Carry Me Home: A Lecture” with Randye Jones. Jones will talk about her research on Negro spirituals and how they have long been connected with the Underground Railroad, and how the folk songs of that era serve as inspiration for concert performances.
Kylie Ann Smith '27 and Preston Yoshida '27 stand in a green Mac Field in front of a looming Gates Tower.

From the Islands to the Prairie: Hawaii Students Make Grinnell Home

Sep 22, 2023
Kylie Ann Smith ’27 and Preston Yoshino ’27 traveled 3,985 miles from their hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii, to attend college in Grinnell, Iowa. Learn about their motivations here.
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Exemplars from the Kelmscott Press Exhibit in Burling Gallery and Online

Aug 28, 2023
Please visit the Special Collections and Archives’ exhibit in Burling Gallery, lower level or view it online.
Lisa Shapiro

Faculty and Staff Research Series Presents a Book Talk with Lisa Shapiro

Sep 04, 2023
Join us in Burling Lounge on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 4:15 p.m. for “Getting Past the Hurdles: Write the Book!” with Lisa Shapiro. Lisa will read excerpts from her novel, “The Death Firm,” and talk about how she began writing and what inspires and motivates her to continue.

Grinnell Colloquium and Campus Celebration on August 23

Aug 21, 2023
Due to excessive heat advisories over the next few days, we will modify some of our previously announced plans. All students, faculty, and staff — along with faculty and staff families — are invited to an indoor all campus welcome dinner on Wednesday and a re-scheduled festival on Sunday:
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Start the Semester Connected in the Libraries!

Aug 21, 2023
Need help connecting to the printer? General questions about software or library services? Visit Burling Library 8–Noon and 1–5, Wednesday, Aug. 23 and Thursday, Aug. 24
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Find Your Zone in Burling Library

Aug 18, 2023
Please look for the colorful explanatory zone signs posted throughout Burling to find just the right spot for you.

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