Winter 2016

In this Issue

A student’s passion for and instrument inspires an unusual research experience.
Life Satisfaction in the New Millennium Still Requires that we Know Ourselves Best
Grinnell Prize Winners Empower Next Generation of Social Justice Innovators
The Spark Tank Innovation Challenge, part of the weeklong Grinnell Prize celebration, encourages Grinnell students to design their own social innovations.

After nearly 4 months of bargaining, the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (UGSDW) and Grinnell administrators ratified a one-year contract.

Real Foods Coordinator Molly Schintler works to “ensure that the food people have access to is truly nourishing to people and the planet.”

Joan Linder: Operation Sunshine and Crossing the Line: Selections from the Grinnell College Art Collection on display from Jan. 27 to March 19, 2017.

IAAHF recognizes the outstanding achievements of African-Americans who have enhanced the quality of life for all Iowans.

Tammy Nyden was honored with the Isabel Turner Award in recognition of her outstanding achievements in advocacy for improving children’s mental health services.
Penny Bender Sebring ’64 and Charles Lewis establish second CLS career community.