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Alumni sit around a table during their class dinner after enjoying food from local food trucks.

Reunion Weekend and Alumni College 2017 Archives

This year nearly 1,400 alumni and guests returned to campus for the 138th Reunion Weekend, which included musical performances, historical walks and tours, film screenings, panels featuring alumni speakers, and more. View photos from the weekend the Alumni and Friends Facebook Page.

Reunion 2017 Photo Recap

Two alumnae embrace at the registration table in the JRC.
Grinnell welcomed more than 1,300 alumni back to campus for Reunion this year.
Professor Bill Ferguson ’75 presents during Alumni College.
Alumni College 2017 focused on division in America with lectures and workshops lead by history, economics, and political science professors.
Alumni dance to the music during a cakewalk.
Alums revived traditions from their student days, such as the 2011, 2012, and 2013 cluster’s cake walk…
Alumni and locals of all ages stand outside Dari Barn waiting for their chance to grab a frozen treat.
…and Dari Barn runs.
A drag performer strikes a pose on stage.
The College held its first Reunion drag show, which packed the Harris Center on Friday night.
Grinnellians of all ages giggle and smile while practicing laughter yoga.
Saturday began with a relaxing session of laughter yoga, led by Billy Strean ’86.
Alumni enjoy Alumni Assembly from the pews of Herrick Chapel.
Alumni Awards were presented to 10 individuals for their work for the College and their communities.
Three alumni chat and laugh during the Reunion Social on Saturday.
Members of classes from the 1950s through 2017 rekindled old friendships and began new ones.
Alumni sit around a table during their class dinner after enjoying food from local food trucks.
Coming back to Grinnell every few years reminds us all how special this place is…
Two waltzing alumni are silhouetted against a purple and red backdrop. In the background, you can see a group of string musicians.
…and inspires us to cherish our past, present, and future as Grinnellians.

Alumni Awards

Learn more about the 2017 Alumni Award recipients.

Plan for your NEXT Reunion!

Check out our Reunion calendar to plan for your next chance to reunite with your class. And remember, if you would like to come back and it isn’t your Reunion year, you are still welcome to attend. All Grinnellians are welcome at every Reunion!