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Gilbert DeBartolo Award 2012 Recipient

Gilbert DeBartolo worked with Professor Robert Haveman to write a paper that subsequently was published in the American Economic Review. Gilbert viewed that experience of doing mentored original…
Horn-Theophilus Award 2012 Recipient

Jun 11, 2012

The Horn-Theophilus Award was established by the Class of 1951 to recognize and pay tribute to two of its members, Willard Horn and David Theophilus, who died in action as Marine Corps officers…
Pat Irwin ’77, Doctor of Humane Letters

Jun 01, 2012

Pat Irwin ’77 received an honorary doctorate of humane letters at Grinnell College Commencement 2012.
Kay Bucksbaum ’51, Doctor of Laws

Jun 01, 2012

Kay Bucksbaum ’51received an honorary Doctor of Laws at Grinnell College Commencement 2012.
25 Years of Grinnell-Nanjing Exchange

May 23, 2012

Grinnell-China relations, dating back to 1916, continue with ongoing Grinnell-Nanjing University agreement.
College contemplates wind turbines to lower carbon footprint, costs

Apr 24, 2012

The Grinnell College Board of Trustees initiated a series of studies at its February meeting designed to result in a wind farm to supply power for college use. College officials are now preparing…
Notes from a Comments Watcher April 2012

Apr 10, 2012

As the strategic planning year draws to a close we ponder what sort of document the plan might generate. The full compilation of ideas, emails, data, minutes of group meetings, and other…
Putnam Team in Top 10% for Second Consecutive Year

Apr 04, 2012

The Grinnell College Putnam team placed in the top 10% of all participating institutions for the second consecutive year. As reported by the Putnam committee:…
Library Use Only Videos Moved to Public Access

Mar 27, 2012

During Spring Break, videos designated as “Library Use Only” were moved from the Burling Media Room office and integrated into the regular video collection. The move allows all…
Post-Graduation Success Survey

Mar 26, 2012

The Postgraduate Success Working Group encountered a perception among various constituents on campus that Grinnellians thought pursuing a career with a for-profit organization was anti…