News

We write with today’s updates to our continuing response to the COVID-19 pandemic with thanks for the efforts and understanding of our community as its members make important decisions about the rest of the semester.

March 10, 2020 - The coronavirus COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States and around the globe. There are no known cases on campus. However, because the situation is changing so rapidly, for the good of our campus and city community, we feel compelled to move forward with plans to prevent or slow the transmission of the virus as best we can, and mitigate its risks once it comes to our community. We are looking at information from the most reliable medical experts to weigh risks and next actions.

March 9, 2020 - Message to faculty and staff from Anne Harris, Dean of the College, to inform them that the College would likely be transitioning to distance learning after spring break.

Burling and Kistle Libraries have many study spaces available

March 4, 2020 - Grinnell College administration has made the difficult decision to suspend upcoming College-sponsored international travel for all students, staff and faculty until further notice.

Check out the book display on Ireland in Burling Library curated by Paige Oamek ’20 and located near the Peer Mentoring area.

The Grinnell Area Arts Council and Grinnell College Center for Prairie Studies will present their fourth annual Music from the Prairie event on Friday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Loft Theatre.

March 2, 2020 - A monitoring and planning group representing key areas on campus including academics, student affairs, health and wellness, emergency preparedness, facilities management, dining, and communications has been formed to monitor coronavirus developments and plan for the potential impact on Grinnell.

The Grinnell Presidential Search Committee recently reviewed and approved the position profile drafted in consultation with the Isaacson, Miller team.