Tagged As Institute for Global Engagement

In spring 2025, students in Barry Driscoll’s Political Economy of Developing Countries course traveled to Ghana to study the economics of cocoa farming.

His project, an original musical inspired by the Buddha's journey to enlightenment, will blend the rich performance traditions of India with Western musical theatre, serving as a catalyst for interfaith dialogue in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Thirteen Grinnell faculty and staff members recently participated in a five-day workshop in Chiapas, Mexico. The trip was part of the College’s ongoing effort to deepen and expand offerings in course-embedded travel and the Global Learning Program for courses across all disciplines.

Read about events held throughout International Education Week, right here on Grinnell’s campus.

Students led a presentation on their home country, Bulgaria, as part of the “Middle of Everywhere” series hosted by the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA).

Two recent courses that explored Jewish life, history, and culture culminated in a 10-day class trip to Austria, Poland, and Hungary.

Traveling to Cuba, Louisiana, and Brazil, 15 Grinnellians spent a semester studying the colonial legacy of sugar production.

Students in the Spring 2024 Global Learning Program Course Emerging Infectious Diseases traveled to South Africa and Alaska to conduct fieldwork at the forefront of disease ecology.

November 2-10, Grinnell College will play host to internationally-renowned vocalist, Christine Duncan. During her time on campus, she will work with music department students to develop vocal and improvisational skills.

Global envoys are poised to help fellow students connect to educational global opportunities, no matter their interests and backgrounds.