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Through her experiences in distinguished summer festivals and on-campus performance ensembles, Claire Davis ’22 found her place within the music department as well as a path to her future.

If you’re looking for a humanities course that will breathe new life into your class schedule, check out Comparative Herbalism (HIS 195), a fun new course that’s anything but typical.

The most critical aspect of history is the people. By learning who the people were, what they believed, and why, we can discover their modern relevance.

The unusual format and small group dynamics of the Modern Classics of Historical Writing (HIS 382) course give students a glimpse into other ways of thinking.

Harold Kasimow, Ph.D. — George Drake Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Grinnell College — is a leading scholar on interreligious dialogue and the author of several books. He will speak

In Introduction to Material Culture Studies, students explore three materials — ceramics, wood, and textiles — through discussion, studio work, and journal reflections. They learn kinesthetically, across disciplines, in community, and with a focus on process.

Student interns at the local library share local history and develop a stronger connection to the town of Grinnell.

The spirit of community and desire to care for students prompted the quick development of summer classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

4:15-5:15 pm, Feb. 18, 2020, in Burling Library First Floor Lounge

1-5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, in the Burling Computing Lab, Lower Level