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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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Thursday Nov 28, 2019
Essential Grinnellian: Joe Rosenfield '25
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
Joe Rosenfield '25 never wanted his name in the spotlight, but on this episode we are shining a light directly on Rosenfield, his remarkable life, and the enduring impact he left on Grinnell College. We talk with George Drake '56, president and professor emeritus, who recently published a biography of Rosenfield. Drake discusses how Rosenfield fell in love with Grinnell and provides a compelling portrait of a man whose love, humor, and generous spirit continue to live on at Grinnell College and around the world.
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Town-Gown Tales
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
We talk with Dan Kaiser, emeritus professor of history, who shares three lesser-known stories from the 1930s and 40s that illustrate the evolving relationship between the town and College. From racist housing covenants and Japanese internment to botanical gardens and reduced tuition for Episcopal students, we discuss some moments that show how this complex relationship has played out over the years.
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Destruction and Rebirth: The Cyclone of 1882
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019