The Bucket Courses

In partnership with Humanities Iowa and CultureALL, Open Book invites participants into small-group conversations centered on real Iowans sharing meaningful life stories. This facilitated program fosters empathy, understanding, and connection through listening, reflection, and respectful dialogue. 

Presented by Volunteers of the Grinnell Food Recovery Network

Every week, dedicated volunteers with the Grinnell Food Recovery Network rescue surplus food from campus dining and local partners, redirecting it to community organizations that serve those in need. Learn how this student-led effort tackles food waste, supports food security in Grinnell, and connects neighbors through the simple act of sharing meals. Volunteers from the local chapter will share stories of their work and the impact it has made right here in our community.

Grinnell College Professor Michael Guenther explores how scientific ideas, institutions, and networks intersected with politics during the revolutionary 1790s, revealing how knowledge and power shaped one another in the early Atlantic world.

Presented by Bethany Hewlett, Director Grinnell Historical Museum

Details to come.

Ashley Sorensen, RSVP Volunteer Coordinator for Poweshiek County, will lead this session focused on personal and community preparedness in the event of a disaster, offering practical guidance on how individuals and communities can plan ahead. The class will also include information about RSVP and local volunteer opportunities through Volunteer Iowa, highlighting ways to stay engaged and support Grinnell before, during, and after times of need.

Presented by Phillip Jones, Associate Professor Humanities Librarian and Coordinator of Research Services

Details to come.

Details to come.