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A message from President Anne F. Harris - I write today to share the sad news of the passing on Saturday of one of our College’s most remarkable members: President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus George Drake ’56. For the great many Grinnellians who knew George Drake, this news will bring great sadness.

In “Athena Itonia: Geography and Meaning of an Ancient Greek War Goddess,” Lalonde offers a comparative study of the social, political, and military aspects of the cult of Athena Itonia and its propagation through ancient Greece. An Authors and Artists podcast episode.

This award is given to an individual who has served the study abroad field through significant professional and volunteer work. The awardee is chosen by IES Abroad’s Nominations Committee, composed of study abroad professionals from top-tier colleges and universities across the United States. Recipients are exceptional leaders in the study abroad field whose careers have been distinguished by outstanding achievements and contributions.

A Special Collections & PDSR Open House , Thursday October 27 4-6pm Open House Burling Library Lower Level

Brazilian students demonstrate Grinnell’s commitment to social responsibility in October election efforts.

We caught up with Royce Wolf, associate professor of mathematics, to ask him five pressing questions ahead of his recital on Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the Grinnell College Museum of Art.

Grinnell College will stream Luigi Cherubini’s “Medea” on October 22 as part of the Met’s 2022-23 Live in HD season.

Grinnell College’s Vice President of Community Engagement and Strategic Planning Monica Chavez-Silva has been asked to serve on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Higher-Ed Engagement Network, a think tank focused on providing colleges with the support, resources, and assistance necessary to spark inclusivity, sustainability, and higher standards of living in communities which they call home.

Deqa Aden ’18 has been named a 2022 Obama Scholar by the Barack Obama Foundation; an honor given to 25 emerging leaders worldwide in recognition of their community service. As an Obama Scholar, Aden will participate in specially designed leadership development courses at the University of Chicago, where she is currently pursuing a master’s degree from the Harris School of Public Policy.