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  1. The Grinnell Magazine

    Vote!

    An alumnus who teaches political science at Grinnell is looking at why states have failed to enforce federal legislation meant to make it easier for Americans to register to vote.

  2. Soccer Ball Math

    Jun 20, 2014
    Professor Marc Chamberland presents a new World Cup analysis - the soccer ball.

  3. Financial Future Update Summer 2014

    Jun 20, 2014

    History major praises access, activities

    Grinnell College was Alexandra Odom ’16’s first choice. The fact that the College also gave her the best aid package cemented…

  4. From Handcycles to Mentoring

    Jun 20, 2014

    Scott Porter ’80 and Laura Ruth Johnson ’92 are the winners of this year’s Joseph F. Wall ’41 Sesquicentennial Service Awards.

    Porter,…

  5. Commencement

    Jun 20, 2014

    “I’m kind of disappointed that there was no outcry over my invitation to speak. I was waiting for things to blow up on Twitter. I was looking forward to withdrawing from my speech so that the…

  6. Quadratics, Failure, and Graduation

    Jun 20, 2014

    At least once a week, as I am standing at the whiteboard in front of 16 high school juniors, I completely blank on how to solve the basic math problem I am demonstrating for them. My liberal arts…

  7. By Any Other Name

    Jun 20, 2014

    Plenty of people agonize about if (and how) they should change their last names when they tie the knot. But few people tackle the problem with the zeal of Caryn Platt ’92 and Paul…

  8. Mission: Afghanistan Recovery—Part 1

    Jun 20, 2014

    War has a way of shaping generations. World War II drained Grinnell of its civilian men and spurred the College to offer military training to its remaining students. Vietnam triggered protests…

  9. Town Hall on Work-Life Balance

    Jun 20, 2014

    Attendance was strong at town hall meetings on work-life balance in April. About 100 attended the noon meeting on April 24; another 60 attended the meeting that…

  10. Vice-President for Development

    Jun 20, 2014

    Shane Jacobson joined the College’s staff on June 2 as the new vice-president for development and alumni relations.

    Jacobson comes to Grinnell from the University of…

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