Grinnell honored seven faculty members retiring in 2021 for their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty.
Summer 2021
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![Commencement Speaker Kesho Scott kicking up a leg](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/CN-20210528.commencement.1050_0.jpg?itok=35hUKkSO)
Kesho Scott drew upon the symbolism in Frank Baum's classic "The Wizard of Oz," during her inspiring Commencement address.
![Logo reads Scarlet & Give Back Day, together we are greater, with squirrel and acorn graphic](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/CN-SGBD_lockup%20975x455.jpg?itok=m2GaG6cM)
Grinnell received 1,954 gifts and raised $1,078,042 to help ensure current and future generations of students enjoy the numerous benefits of a Grinnell education.
![Scarlet and tan notebook reads Grinnell College Renion 2021 remote and reimagined](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/CN-Reunion-notebook.jpg?itok=JSm0aLIz)
The College has been celebrating reunions for more than 140 years — and this year Grinnell hosted its first virtual Reunion June 3–10.
![John Garrison](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/magazine-feature-images/CN-John%20Garrison%20975x455%20%281%29.jpg?itok=7rGm9eQ9)
John Garrison, professor of English and chair of peace and conflict studies, received a 2021 Guggenheim Fellowship
![Maijid Moujaled ’14 (left) and Ham Serunjogi ’16](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/magazine-feature-images/G-Serunjogi-Moujaled.png?itok=Z3ZUCUre)
Ham Serunjogi ’16 and Maijid Moujaled ’14, co-founders of the Chipper Cash payment platform, wanted practical entrepreneurial experience while at Grinnel, so helped launched Pioneer Weekend.
![Humanities and Social Sciences Center and courtyard lit up at dusk](https://magazine.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/styles/300x200/public/Campus_HSSC_975x455.jpg?itok=peA35L2O)
Monica Chavez-Silva and Caleb Elfenbein, strategic planning co-leads, discuss the strategic planning process.