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Grinnell To Host Civic Action Academy Nov. 10–11

Oct 16, 2023
Students, faculty, and staff passionate about civic action and community engagement are invited to discuss and learn during Iowa and Minnesota Campus Compact’s annual Civic Action Academy.
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Grinnell Professors Awarded $20,000 AALAC Workshop Grant

Jun 23, 2023
Grinnell College Professors Leslie Gregg-Jolly (Biology) and Katya Gibel Mevorach (Anthropology and American studies), along with Phoebe Lostroh ’94 (Associate Professor, Molecular Biology) from Colorado College, have been awarded a prestigious workshop grant of $20,000 from the Alliance to Advance Liberal Arts Colleges (AALAC).
Sharon Quinsaat

Quinsaat Secures Grant to Study Conservative Attitudes Among Filipino Immigrants

Feb 14, 2023
The American Philosophical Society has awarded Sharon Quinsaat a $6,000 grant for her project, “Understanding Support for U.S. Conservative and Right-Wing Politics among Filipino Immigrants.”
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5 Questions with Liz Queathem

Dec 13, 2022
Elizabeth (Liz) Queathem’s short bio on the Grinnell website lists her as a lecturer in biology and American studies. While true, this is a ridiculously modest assessment of her responsibilities, talents, and interests
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American Studies: Analyzing How the Past Shapes the Way We See America Today

May 14, 2022
By pursuing an understanding of historical events and their modern relevance, Introduction to American Studies (AMS 130) is an integrative course that explores the core values of American life and culture.
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Questions You Care About

May 21, 2021
What kind of work do the students and faculty in American studies pursue? Get a glimpse through the American Studies Student Journal.
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Yesenia Ayala Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University

May 06, 2021
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program cultivates a diverse, multidisciplinary community of emerging leaders from around the world and guides them to collaborate, innovate, and communicate as they prepare to address the complex challenges facing society.
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The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song

Apr 08, 2021
Join the religious studies, music, and American studies departments for a viewing and panel discussion of PBS’s new documentary, The Black Church hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Allie Pearce ’20

Rediscovered: A Love for Literature and the Spanish Language

Mar 19, 2021
Thanks to the convergence of the humanities, social sciences, and STEM within American studies, a student expanded her views of herself and her future
Professor Tammy Nyden (center) listens to two students during class

Behind the Scenes of a Specially Designed Course

Apr 06, 2020
You probably know from experience that when you have a teacher who’s excited about teaching, the class is energized. Special topics courses give professors that chance to re-energize. Now multiply that energy level by 3.

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