President's Messages News

President Harris share information about the seven initiatives identified at the beginning of the semester and what the inter-campus working groups have accomplished to date.

After years of dedicated service at Grinnell College Chinyere Ukabiala, Ombuds, will mark the conclusion of an illustrious tenure that began in February 2013 when she became Grinnell College's first Ombudsperson with her retirement on June 30.

Sanders brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the initiative. The initiative represents a pivotal milestone in our ongoing commitment to fostering collaboration and driving meaningful societal change.

During her 38 years at Grinnell College, generations of students have benefited through engagement with her considerable intellect, passion, and skills honed as an eminent scholar, award-winning writer, and internationally known diversity trainer.

Grinnell College marked a significant milestone in Renfrow Hall's construction with a Topping-Off Ceremony. Weitz, the construction company, noted this event signals the completion of the building's skeleton structure, with the elevator hoist beam serving as the focal point. Attendees shared in the unique opportunity to sign this pivotal piece before it was raised into place.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is commemorated each year at Grinnell and in the world on January 27. This is a day to remember the lives lost in the Holocaust: the six million Jews who were murdered, as well as individuals of many marginalized groups, including, but not limited to, members of the Roma community, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, resistance activists and more.

President Harris welcomes Grinnellians back for the spring semester.

The Rosenfield Program in partnership with the Office of the President and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is excited to announce a special event featuring Justice Alan Page, the first African American justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court and celebrated former NFL player. The event, scheduled for Friday, January 26, at 6 p.m., will take place at JRC 101 on the Grinnell College campus. 

President Harris discusses winter storms, event to model ways to be in dialog even within tense situations, and the death of Professor Emerita Johanna Meehan.

Campus Safety received a report of graffiti portraying a star of David on a pillar between Clark and Dibble Halls on the Mac Field side of the building.