For more than a year, about 100 Grinnell students have been experiencing apartment-style living at Renfrow Hall. With a year of experience behind us, how is it going?

Karen Veerhusen-Langerud talks with us about her work with the Grinnell College Preschool Lab, her passions, and the moments that have shaped her life.

Every year on November 8, we express our gratitude for the accomplishments of all first-generation Grinnellians – faculty, staff, students, and alumni – by observing First-Generation College Celebration Day. This day commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which increased access, retention, and completion rates for first-generation and low-income (FGLI) students.

Enjoy a Traditional Thanksgiving Meal on Campus on Nov. 27 Students, faculty, staff, families, and community members are welcome to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal hosted by Dining Services between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., on Thurs., Nov. 27, in the Marketplace Dining Hall. Individuals with meal plans can use those for entry. Others can purchase tickets in advance or at the door; cost is $25 (adults) and $10 (youth under 12 years of age). Children 5 years of age and under can eat free. Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted.

Many Grinnell students leave campus for the summer, but those who stay around town enjoy the slower pace of summer and build meaningful connections with the community.

Last spring, students in the Sociology Practicum course taught by Professor of Sociology Susan Ferguson served the community while getting real-life experience.