Speaker in Rosenfield Center, Room 101 presents to a crowd.

Rosenfield Program

The Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations, and Human Rights prepares students for a lifetime of civic engagement and connects the Grinnell community to the broader social and political issues that define the world beyond Grinnell. The program enriches the College curriculum by bringing distinguished scholars, public servants, and commentators to campus. Other initiatives include funding student internships and sponsoring study tours. Rosenfield Program activities contribute to Grinnell’s tradition of social responsibility and help to build a lively academic community that links Grinnell students to the world.

Apply for the 2026 Rosenfield Program Study Tour

The Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations, and Human Rights and the Center for Careers, Life and Service’s Government, Law, and Policy Career Community are excited to announce a spring 2026 study tour to Washington, DC, on the theme “Politics and Media.” This trip will take place during the first week of spring break — most likely from March 9 to 14 — and will include visits to a variety of sites related to journalism in Washington, DC.

Applications will open on Nov. 10 at 8 a.m.

Apply for the Study Tour

Apply for Event Funding

Apply to receive support for an event, film screening, or guest speaker related with public affairs, international relations, or human rights.

Submit a Funding Proposal

The Rosenfield Program hosted former Foreign Secretary of India and U.S. Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla in the HSSC Auditorium.

Rosenfield Program Events

The Rosenfield Program organizes and sponsors a wide range of events on campus, from film screenings to discussion panels and prominent guest speakers.

Parikshit stands next to a large screen in front of a classroom of students sitting at desks

Internships

The Rosenfield Program funds student internships that fall under the program’s mission areas of public affairs, international relations, and human rights.

16 students on the international affairs study tour with George Moose and Ann-Louise Colgan of the U.S. Institute for Peace

Study Tours Program

The Rosenfield Study Tours Program brings current students and alumni together to explore how a chosen theme is manifested in private, public, and non-governmental organizations.

Jane Hoffman ’25

Berger Hirschberg Strategies, Washington, D.C.

Jane Hoffman ’25 served as a campaign finance and development intern at Berger Hirschberg Strategies, a political consulting and fundraising firm.

Hoffman enjoyed getting to know the team and learning more about the ins and outs of the campaign finance cycle. While working remotely from California, she had the chance to staff an event for Adam Fritsch, candidate for Congress in Colorado’s Third Congressional District.

Isabelle Kolleth ’24

Drink Local Drink Tap, Cleveland, Ohio

Isabelle Kolleth ’24 interned at Drink Local Drink Tap in Cleveland, Ohio. The company promotes water equity and clean water availability in Cleveland as well as throughout Uganda. At a fundraiser race, Kolleth got to pose with the Cleveland sewage mascot.

Marina Amorim Ananias ’26

SESI Alagoas, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil

Marina Amorim Ananias ’26 interned at SESI Alagoas in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil. Her primary goal was to enhance the organization’s international relations. She worked to empower students by providing them with information about international opportunities and helping them understand the steps necessary to obtain these prospects.

Parikshit Roychowdhury ’26

Krasny Projects Private Limited, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Parikshit Roychowdhury ’26 interned at Krasny Projects Private Limited, located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Krasny does environmental and impact research. Coal mining in India displaces the local villagers, and there are limited laws in place to mitigate environmental damage.

Meredith Neid ’24

City Council District 9, Denver, Colorado

Meredith Neid ’24 interned at City Council District 9 in Denver. Neid had to be flexible in her work at this office, which represents 12 diverse neighborhoods. While there, she attended City Council meetings.

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