Winter 2019

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In this Issue

Sarah Weltz, Sandra Joy Stein, and Stein's son walking down a garden path
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Alumni Care Package: Variation on a theme
In which the “package” comes in the form of a human caregiver.
rocket ship illustration
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Internships Help Grinnellians to Launch
For students as well as their supervisors, internships can be powerful learning experiences that help prepare students for careers that matter.
Carlton Segbefia and Ridhika Agrawal
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Wanted: Bright Students with a Strong Social Conscience
Part of the series “Internships Help Grinnellians to Launch”
Lilliana Radoshevich and Madeleine Vessely in the lab
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Good Help Is Hard to Find
Part of the series “Internships Help Grinnellians to Launch”
Chaz Del Mar
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Practical Experience Plus Practical Advice
Part of the series “Internships Help Grinnellians to Launch”
Anya Grundmann
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Anya Grundmann ’89 Shapes What America Listens To
How a curious English major with musical interests forged a career in radio
Alumni award winner accepts certificate and award at Alumni Reunion ceremony
Alumni Council News
Community Is Our Strength

I am not from Iowa, but every time I come back to Grinnell, it feels as much home to me as my actual hometown of Portland, Oregon.

Vivek Venugopal
Profile
Start with a Parent-Approved, Sensible Major

Then follow your “thirst to learn new things”

Sean Forman talking to two people
Profile
Three Strikes and You’re … in Business

From math prof to data entrepreneur

Deb Helsing
Profile
How to Overcome Your Resistance to Change

Grinnell’s diverse culture helped alumna examine her core beliefs