Grinnell College offers a wide variety of programs and events that welcome the public to campus. In addition to offering outreach programming, we are also here to support offices campus wide as a ready resource for helping with planning for events that bring campus and community together. Whether on the Grinnell College campus or in the broader community, we can offer consultation in logistics such as: venue, invitations, tours, publicity, and partnership opportunities. Together, we can help plan events that are inviting, inclusive, and build community.
Coffee with the College
We invite you to join us for “Coffee with the College” to share the creativity, curiosity, and work happening across Grinnell College in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Each Friday morning, 9-10 a.m. (excluding breaks, finals, and holidays) in the Katherine Howell Weingart ’61 Civic Innovation Pavilion, a member of the campus community will share short, conversational presentations on recent work — from current research or MAP projects to published articles, creative endeavors, or community collaborations. For the weeks that the Board of Trustees are in town, “Coffee with the College” will be held on Thursday morning, 9-10 a.m.
These gatherings are open to all and aim to foster conversations across campus and community. Everyone is welcome including community members, students, faculty, and staff. Light refreshments will be served. No RSVP required.
For questions, contact Office of Community Partnerships, Planning, and Research or 641-269-3900.
Schedule
Below is the schedule for Coffee with College. Please check back often or refer to the Grinnell College calendar for updates and guest speaker changes.
- Sept. 5 — President Anne F. Harris
- Sept. 12 — Community Mini-Grant Program featuring past award recipients
- Sept. 19 — “The Thrall of the Wild” with guest speaker Professor David Campbell
- Sept. 25 (Thursday) — Grinnell College Board of Trustee Panel
- Oct. 3 — “Rooted in her memory: Edith Renfrow Smith ’37 and early Black history in Grinnell” with guest speakers Tamara Beauboeuf, Daniel Kaiser, and Valeriya Woodard ’25
- Oct. 10 — “When Islands Speak” featuring guest speaker Professor Pascal Lafontant
- Oct. 17 — “Reading Mysteries to Survive and Thrive in the Modern World” with guest speaker Professor Elizabeth Prevost
- Oct. 24 — No program
- Oct. 31 — “Food and Community” with guest speaker Rachel Bly ’93
- Nov. 7 — Guest speaker: Jordan Lord, visiting film maker sharing more about Midwest Superfest
- Nov. 14 — Guest speakers: Christopher Jones and Allison Haack with the Burling Library Archives
- Nov. 21 — Rachael Kinnick sharing about “Jingle Bell Holiday” and upcoming events
- Nov. 28 — No program
- Dec. 5 — TBD
- Dec. 12 — Guest speaker: Emily Klein from the Conard Environmental Research Area
- Dec. 19 through Jan. 16 — No program during winter break
Are you interested in a tour?
If you are interested in a tour of the lovely Grinnell College campus or want to see the beautiful prairie at the Conard Environmental Research Area (CERA) west of Grinnell, we would be happy to help get you connected!
Just complete this form and someone will be in touch to schedule the tour.