Gifts to Class of 1986 - 35th Reunion contribute to...
Calling all 1986 classmates!
In honor of our 35th Cluster Reunion, we hope you will consider supporting current and future Grinnell students. The planning committee has elevated the Scholarships and Financial Aid Fund as we are proud of the no loan initiative and continuation of need-blind admissions and the Pioneer Fund as it allows the College to be the most flexible, something that was incredibly apparent throughout the pandemic. Every gift matters!
Every community, every business, and every initiative needs more Grinnellians.
Thank you! Your efforts during Scarlet & Give Back Day resulted in 2,559 donors and $1,204,782.
Because of your tremendous support of our community, we are more equipped to prepare and send students forth as Grinnellians with the desire, passion, and ability to change the world for the better.
You took full advantage of the $1-for-$1 match provided by Betsy Wolcott ’75, Tommy Erdei ’95 and Stephen Sandquist ’95, reaching the maximum $420,000 pledge amount!
When a second giving challenge was announced, you again came through in spectacular fashion. The Board of Trustees pledged to give $240,000 if we reached 2,500 donors by 5 p.m.; 2,559 donors gave!
On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Grinnell College, thank you for giving to Grinnell. Thank you for supporting Grinnell’s commitment to access and academic excellence, and demonstrating the strength of our community.
— Your friends in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations
1525 days ago by Jillian BeukemaCongratulations to the following winning teams of Grinnell's first Scarlet & Give Back Day Escape Room!
7 p.m. Session Winners:
1st place: 35s on 35
Damian Von Schoenborn '10
Julie Hoye '09
Kelsey Picken '10
Joe Harper
Dave Roberts
Edgerly Roberts
2nd place: She-Block
Jennie Robinson Kloos ‘90
Amy Woodworth ‘91
Barb Duffrin ‘91
Jinna Collins ’91
Jessica Toft ‘89
3rd place: Grinning Houdinis
Scott Porter 80
Catherine Barrad – parent
Karen Fuller parent 2022
Joy Glasier ’95
Miranda Thomas ‘17
Molly Skouson ’21
8 p.m. Session Winners:
1st Place: Swish Sisters
Katy Mackins '06
Marie Lister '03
Lauren Byrne '06
Anna Veit-Carter '05
Emily Kolbe '07
2nd place:
Matt Cleinman ‘06
John Bohman ‘06
Davis Hart ‘06
Tiffany Ong ’06
3rd place: The Lushes
Kristina Van Doren-Shulkin '05
Sarah Butcher ’05
Cristina Briskie-Wood ’05
Alissa Briggs ’05
Thank you to the 1,913 donors who helped us exhaust the $1 for $1 gift match from Betsy Wolcott ’75, Tommy Erdei ’95, and Stephen Sandquist ’95 for a total of $420,000!
We’re energized by your effort and are happy to announce the Board of Trustees is inspired as well. To keep the momentum going, they are offering a second challenge. Trustees will contribute $240,000, if we receive a total of 2,500 donors by 5 p.m. CT today.
1525 days ago by Jillian Beukema
It's been a great day so far for Grinnell! We are over halfway to meeting the $1 for $1 match from Betsy Wolcott ’75, Tommy Erdei ’95, and Stephen Sandquist ’95. If you haven't made your gift yet, there's still time!
1526 days ago by Jillian BeukemaAll team slots for both Escape Rooms have been filled! Team results will be posted here following the conclusion of both sessions.
1532 days ago by Jillian Beukema
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, this inaugural event will be held during this year’s Scarlet & Give Back Day on April 13 at 7 p.m. CT and 8 p.m. CT. Prizes will be awarded to the teams that “escape” first.
Registration is limited and closes on April 7.
Register now!