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Decisions

Since we are still just beginning to know one another and to work together, I think it’s only fair that you have some idea of what I value when making decisions. At an all-campus meeting on Sept…
Innovating in a Recession

Jan 04, 2013

The more times change, the more times demand — and reward — thoughtful innovation. Here are some thoughts on three innovative new steps we’re taking to better position the College for the…
Paper Trail

Jan 04, 2013

Once upon a time, communicating took a great deal of work. Paper was made by hand, writing was done with a handmade pen and handmade ink, and every word was handwritten. Printing presses…
Why a bill proposed to sell Pollock's "Mural" is a bad idea

Jan 04, 2013

Posted by: Lesley Wright

State Rep. Scott Raecker, a Grinnell alumnus, has introduced a bill in the Iowa Legislature to…
Ecological Initiatives

Jan 04, 2013

In a series of meetings I have had last year with the larger Grinnell family — including open office hours, lunches with faculty and administrators, and conversations with students …
Learning by Doing

Jan 04, 2013

In May 2011, Grinnell College students were involved in a wide range of exhibitions, both as the makers of the art on view and as the curators of the exhibitions. These experiences provide an…
New Blog

Jan 04, 2013

Welcome to the History Department's new Blog page! As part of our attempt to keep the Grinnell Community informed about History-related developments, events, and achievements, the Department Web…
Second Post

Jan 04, 2013

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Thoughts on the Rankings Season

Jan 04, 2013

Posted by: Raynard S. Kington

Alas, the ranking season is upon us…
Happy Birthday Charles Dickens

Jan 04, 2013

Happy Birthday Charles Dickens! 2012 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the great English novelist, Charles Dickens. Characters such as Tiny Tim, Ebenezer Scrooge, Oliver Twist,…