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All Things Grinnell tells stories of Grinnell, past, present, and future. Features interviews with students, faculty, alumni, staff, community members, and visiting speakers, discussing research, campus life, and current issues of cultural, economic, social, and political significance.
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Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Congregating at Grinnell: The Religious History of the College
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
George Drake '56 kicks off Season 2 of All Things Grinnell by taking us on a tour of the College's religious history. The College was founded by a group of Congregationalist ministers, in large part to train future ministers. Drake discusses how Congregationalism impacted the development of the College's values and priorities. Although Grinnell is no longer affiliated with any religious institution, the legacy of its religious past endures, manifested in its tolerant environment and commitment to critical thought.
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Season 2 Preview
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
All Things Grinnell is back for season 2 starting September 19. This season, we'll turn the lens inward to examine the people, places, and history that make up Grinnell- the town and the College. Highlights include George Drake '56, former professor and president of the College, and Edith Renfrow Smith '37, the first African-American woman to graduate from the College. Episodes will be released every other Thursday.