1115 8th Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 269-4000
Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa, U.S., known for its rigorous academics and tradition of social responsibility. It was founded in 1846, when a group of New England Congregationalists established the Trustees of Iowa College.In its 2016 edition of "America's Best Colleges", U.S. News & World Report ranked Grinnell tied for 19th among all liberal arts colleges in the United States, and tied for highest economic diversity as measured by low-income students receiving federal Pell Grants.HistoryIn 1843, eleven Congregational ministers, all of whom trained at Andover Theological Seminary in Massachusetts, set out to proselytize on the frontier. Each man pledged to gather a church and together the group or band would seek to establish a college. When the group arrived in Iowa later that year, each selected a different town in which to establish a congregation. In 1846, they collectively established Iowa College in Davenport. A few months later, Iowa joined the Union.The first 25 years of Grinnell's history saw a change in name and location. Iowa College moved farther west from Davenport, Iowa, to the town of Grinnell and unofficially adopted the name of its benefactor: an abolitionist minister, Josiah Bushnell Grinnell, to whom journalist Horace Greeley supposedly wrote "Go West, young man, go West." However, Greeley vehemently denied ever saying this to Grinnell, or to anyone. The name of the corporation "The Trustees of Iowa College" remained, but in 1909 the name "Grinnell College" was adopted by the trustees for the institution.
Grinnell College is Iowa's premier international liberal arts college. Join 1500 students from across the country and around the world on this beautiful small-town campus for an amazing educational experience.
To make an appointment: Call (641) 269-4940 See our website for full list of staff, duties, and possible topics! www.grinnell.edu/cls PioneerLink: https://grinnell-csm.symplicity.com/ Forum: http://forum.grinnell.edu/community/directory Quickstop Hours (Spring 2014) 8:30am - 12:00pm W, Th, F 1:00pm - 4:30pm M, T, W, Th, F Whether you’re interested in identifying your strengths, launching your career, or pursuing post-graduate study, Grinnell’s Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS) has services and resources to help. You can meet with CLS staff to discuss career planning; find internships, externships, and job-shadows; and hone resumes, applications, and cover letters. The CLS also hosts workshops and on-campus recruiting events; offers a wide variety of in-office, online, and printed planning tools; and offers support to Grinnell families and alumni.
OISA Responsibilities: • Assist and advocate for international students and scholars as they transition to life and learning at Grinnell College; • Maintain the College’s SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor System) compliance, and teach students and scholars about their legal rights and responsibilities; • Extend the opportunity for cross-cultural exchange through campus and community programs, and student organizations and initiatives; • Initiate, build and maintain networks across campus that help build a Global Grinnell.
African and Caribbean Students Union (ACSU) of Grinnell College
We're the Grinnell College Campus Democrats. We meet on Tuesdays at 8pm in the Voicebox and can be reached by email at [email protected]. Give us a "like" to learn about the issues, receive updates on upcoming events and find out how you can help elect progressive candidates to public office on the Grinnell campus and in the surrounding community.
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. Interested in being part of the Grinnell College team? We need students and faculty of ALL backgrounds and disciplines to help!
Grinnellians in Education is the Facebook home of the Grinnell College Education Department, the Grinnell Careers in Education Professions program, and the greater community of Grinnellians interested in education.