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Monica Sanders

Grinnell College Announces Monica Sanders as the Inaugural Social Innovator in Residence  

Mar 12, 2024
Sanders brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the initiative. The initiative represents a pivotal milestone in our ongoing commitment to fostering collaboration and driving meaningful societal change.
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Grinnell To Host Civic Action Academy Nov. 10–11

Oct 16, 2023
Students, faculty, and staff passionate about civic action and community engagement are invited to discuss and learn during Iowa and Minnesota Campus Compact’s annual Civic Action Academy.
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Call for Applications — Social Innovator in Residence at Grinnell College

Jul 01, 2023
The residency provides world-class innovators time and space for respite, renewal, and inspiration while also serving as inspiration and mentor for our students.
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Grinnell College Launches Social Innovator in Residence Program to Inspire Students and Foster Social Innovation

Apr 27, 2023
Through the Social Innovator in Residence program, students will have the chance to engage with inspiring leaders who are making an enduring difference in the world, fostering interdisciplinary creativity, and promoting civic engagement and social change.
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Grinnell Prize Honors a Leader Empowering Women in India to be Agents of their own Mobility

Jul 27, 2022
Jai Bharathi’s social innovation work empowers women’s independence by offering them two- and three-wheeler drivers’ training and related livelihood opportunities.

Grinnell College Awards Grinnell Prize to Leader Championing Black Joy, Art and Culture in Memphis

Jul 15, 2021
Victoria Jones’ social innovation work centers Black joy, activism, and community building in Memphis.
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Serving College Student Meals During a Worldwide Pandemic

Jul 22, 2020
The first time I served meals for Grinnell College Students was on a dreary Saturday morning in April. My colleagues from the College’s Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS) and I delivered over 240 meals on that deserted and lonely campus. In my experience of uncertainty and change while navigating Grinnell, I was mesmerized by the new realities of an unknown world.
Malia Wells works an afternoon shift at Mid-Iowa Community Action.

CLS Program Connects Grinnell-Area Organizations With Paid Student Volunteers

Apr 18, 2019
From local poverty alleviation organizations to schools and conservation groups, the city of Grinnell and surrounding communities are filled with people who welcome the help of Grinnell College volunteers.
Yesenia Ayala sits at a table with five other women in front of a screen reading White House Champions of Change Young Women Empowering Communities.

Yesenia Ayala ’18 honored by White House

Sep 18, 2015
Grinnellian honored as a White House Champion of Change.

Grinnell a Top Peace Corps School

Feb 20, 2015
Grinnell College makes big jump on Peace Corps’ annual Top Schools rankings

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