Fall 2016

In this Issue

Including a stuffed walrus, a cannon at midnight, and a presidentially authorized skip day

Joshua Tepfer ’97 examines false confessions and police tactics.

A glimpse at Grinnell’s unsung Writing Lab

Mark Christel, Debra Lukehart, and David Cook-Martín take new leadership positions at Grinnell.

Site also chosen this summer for new Admission/Financial Aid Center

Get to know the six Grinnell College trustees who are newly elected or otherwise entering into active roles on the board through their own words.

Online edition to augment the print magazine

Grinnell College has implemented some changes in its alcohol policy with the 2016–17 academic year. This is partly due to recommendations from the College’s Task Force on Residential Learning, which included faculty, staff, and students, as well as national and Grinnell-specific research and...

Grinnellians have a new connection with the College, the students, and each other with the launch in August of a new web presence for alumni and friends.
$200,000 grant to establish curriculum in data science.