SCARLET & GIVE BACK DAY

Scarlet & Give Back Day is back!

To live as a Grinnellian is to live responsibly. To understand there is always more to explore and learn, and more ways to improve what’s around us.

During Scarlet & Give Back Day over the past six years, members of the Grinnell community have come together to support students with more than 15,000 gifts totaling more than $5.5 million. By coming together and giving as a community, we’ve ensured greater access to the opportunities that enable students to succeed academically, professionally, and personally — and to go forth and change the world

Join us now as we come together again. Our collective effort will mean twice as much this year — Betsy Wolcott ’75, Tommy Erdei ’95, and Stephen Sandquist ’95 are offering a dollar-for-dollar match for gifts given on Scarlet & Give Back Day, up to $420,000. You can direct your gift wherever you wish at the College, and the donors will direct an equal amount where they wish at the College

The world needs Grinnellians. And Grinnellians need you.

Please make a Scarlet & Give Back Day gift today to maximize our community impact by taking advantage of this generous $1-for-$1 gift match.

Why do this year's matching gift donors give to Grinnell College? 

"I feel the world needs more Grinnellians. We need people who think outside the box, who are smart, caring, and want to make the world a better place for everyone. That is why I support Grinnell College!" Betsy Wolcott ’75

"Grinnell meant a lot to both of us: whether it was quarterbacking the football team, creating the GUM magazine, 2 a.m. bakery runs, special teachers including Don Smith, “Jack” Mutti, Al Jones, and Paul Munyon — among many others. We thrived in Grinnell’s diverse liberal arts education and community. It is to Grinnell that we owe our lifelong friendship and much of the success we have attained. Thank you, Grinnell." Tommy Erdei ’95, and Stephen Sandquist ’95

Join in Scarlet & Give Back Day Events and Activities

Wednesday, April 13

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT
Scarlet & Give Back Day – Throwback Day events
Joe Rosenfield Center, Email Lounge and Second Floor Lobby
Learn about and participate in previous campus traditions that were popular back in the day like Pipe Cleaner Day and Annual Exchange of Compliments! Those who come and visit will be rewarded with a sweet treat.

Noon - 1 p.m. CT 
Alumni College Discussion with Eric McIntyre on Mozart’s Juggling Act. 
In the final movement of his final symphony, Mozart performs one of the more extraordinary displays of musical, mathematical, and creative prowess ever presented by a composer ... and he makes it look (or sound!) easy. In this session we examine how a work that, on its surface is seemingly just another bit of musical fun, reveals extraordinary skill on so many levels. Previous experience with music theory or classical music is not necessary to understand this session! Click here to learn more and to register.

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. CT
Scarlet & Give Back Day – Throwback Day events
Joe Rosenfield Center, Email Lounge and Second Floor Lobby
Learn about and participate in previous campus traditions that were popular back in the day like Pipe Cleaner Day and Annual Exchange of Compliments! Those who come and visit will be rewarded with a sweet treat.

7 p.m. CT
Scarlet & Give Back Day Virtual Escape Room
Do you like solving riddles? Or completing puzzles in a certain amount of time? If so, gather your Grinnellian friends together to participate in Grinnell College’s first Virtual Escape Room. All members of the Grinnell College community, including alumni, parents, students, faculty and staff, are invited to participate. Hosted by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Prizes will be awarded to the teams that “escape” first.
Register here

8 p.m. CT
Scarlet & Give Back Day Virtual Escape Room
Do you like solving riddles? Or completing puzzles in a certain amount of time? If so, gather your Grinnellian friends together to participate in Grinnell College’s first Virtual Escape Room. All members of the Grinnell College community, including alumni, parents, students, faculty and staff, are invited to participate. Hosted by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Prizes will be awarded to the teams that “escape” first.
Registration is now closed.

Thursday, April 14

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Scarlet’s Taxi
Need a quick ride across campus? Be on the lookout for Scarlet’s Taxi cruising around campus! 

7-8:30 p.m.
A Town Hall Meeting with President Anne F. Harris
Tune in here