Academy Award-winning director, producer, and screenwriter Alexander Payne will speak at the Scholars’ Convocation Series at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in Room 101 of the Joe Rosenfield ’25 Center.

TEDxGrinnellCollege takes place from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Roberts Theatre in the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts.

The Ladies Education Society (LES), founded in 1862, has awarded scholarships to six seniors on the basis of academic excellence, character, leadership, and financial need.

 

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Susan J. Ferguson, professor and chair of sociology, recently accepted a national honor from the American Sociological Association for her distinguished contributions to undergraduate sociology.

Plaque highlights Kasimow’s new book about the response of diverse religious thinkers to the pope’s call for more interreligious dialogue.

Book release celebration and Reading by Grinnell College English Professor, Ralph Savarese, who will read from his newly published book, "See It Feelingly: Classic Novels, Autistic Readers, and the Schooling of a No-Good English Professor."

Four internationally-acclaimed writers from Algeria, Ecuador, Russia, and Germany, will participate in conversation about what it means to be part of a global community of writers in times of geopolitical upheaval and disunity.

Grinnell Prize Week events explore issues of science, innovation, and social impact.

The Writers@Grinnell series continues with award winning author, Solmaz Sharif.

The Writers@Grinnell series continues with bestselling author, humorist, playwright, and radio show host, Michael Perry.