Sep 29, 2017
Grain scientist and innovator Lee DeHaan will describe the development of Kernza, a new and sustainable perennial grain crop, on Oct. 10.
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Aug 28, 2017
Symposium from Sept. 5 to 7, 2017, includes renowned architect Mario Gandelsonas and former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
Apr 17, 2017
Noted ecologist and science writer Cornelia Mutel will visit Grinnell on April 25-26 to discuss the challenges of confronting climate change.
Jun 11, 2017
View the critically acclaimed French documentary starting at 4 p.m. April 23 at the Strand Theatre.
Apr 10, 2017
A free showing of the documentary about climate change in Alaska at Strand Theatre will be followed by reception with the executive director at the Rosenfield Center.
Feb 27, 2017
Mohamad W. Khan, executive director of the Muslim Community Organization/Masjid An-Noor Mosque in Des Moines, will speak on the impact of President Trump's policies and values on Des Moines's and Iowa's Muslim population.
Feb 25, 2017
Native American activist leaders will present a panel titled "Standing Rock and Beyond: Indigenous Leadership and Strategies for Coming Struggles" at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at Herrick Chapel.
Feb 1, 2017
The relevance and need for real craft and hand work in the age of the iPhone
Jan 19, 2017
The Iowa native band provides a fresh take on folk, prairie music at the Grinnell Arts Center.
Oct 28, 2016
Thomas Rosburg will review the long record of climate patterns as they affected the central North American grasslands.
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Our feeling was that if you are not connected to your place, you won’t take care of it. From this conversation emerged the idea of embracing our location and using it as a teaching and learning tool.