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The GNSF ”We Belong Here” Podcast"We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #38- Harper Benesh and Lucy SkousonEpisode #36 – Harper Benesh & Lucy Skouson
This week on the We Belong Here Podcast, we’re excited to welcome our special guests — Harper Benesh and Lucy Skouson, both juniors and dedicated members of the FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) chapter at Grinnell High School.
Harper and Lucy share their experiences from the National FCCLA Competition in Orlando last June, as well as their recent service trip to the Ronald McDonald House at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines. Their stories highlight the leadership, compassion, and community commitment that make Grinnell High School students...
2025-12-0918 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” Podcast"We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #36- Maggie Dayton, Aden Wolfe & Ashley WolfeEpisode #36 – Maggie Dayton, Aden Wolfe & Ashley Wolfe
This week on the We Belong Here Podcast, we’re excited to welcome our special guests — Maggie Dayton, a senior; Aden Wolfe, a junior; and Ashley Wolfe, Agricultural Science and FFA Teacher at Grinnell High School.
Maggie and Aden share their experiences in the FFA program, discuss the annual Fruit Sales fundraiser, and reflect on their trip to the National FFA Conference in Indianapolis. Their stories highlight the leadership, dedication, and community spirit that make Grinnell High School students stand out.
After listening, you’ll agree — Maggie and...
2025-11-1134 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” Podcast"We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #35- Rebecca Sallee HansonEpisode #35– Rebecca Sallee Hanson
This week on the We Belong Here Podcast, we’re excited to welcome our special guest — Rebecca Sallee Hanson, At-Large Candidate for the Grinnell-Newburg School Board.
In this episode, Rebecca shares a bit about herself — where she grew up, what brought her to Grinnell, and what inspired her to run for the Grinnell-Newburg School Board.
Sit back, tune in, and get to know Rebecca Sallee Hanson, School Board Candidate.
2025-11-0434 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” Podcast"We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #34 Ben CoopriderEpisode #34 – Ben Cooprider
This week on the We Belong Here Podcast, we’re excited to welcome our special guest — Ben Cooprider, At-Large Candidate for the Grinnell-Newburg School Board.
In this episode, Ben shares a bit about himself — where he grew up, what brought him to Grinnell, and what inspired him to run for the Grinnell-Newburg School Board.
Sit back, tune in, and get to know Ben Cooprider, School Board Candidate.
2025-10-2835 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” Podcast"We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #30 Lisa SharpEpisode #30 – Lisa Sharp
This week on the We Belong Here Podcast, we’re excited to welcome a very special guest — Lisa Sharp, Interim Principal for the 4th- and 5th-grade “school within a school” at Grinnell Middle School, while also assisting with the Special Education Program for the Grinnell-Newburg School District.
This is truly a conversation you won’t want to miss! Lisa reflects on her remarkable 43 years as an educator, but even more inspiring is the love she has consistently shown for students, teachers, and schools — a passion that continues well beyond her retirement.
Through our...
2025-09-3059 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” Podcast"We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #29 Mike Baker🎙 Episode #29 – Mike Baker
This week on the We Belong Here Podcast, we’re honored to welcome Mike Baker, retired math teacher and long-time coach at Grinnell High School.
Join us as we sit high above TT Cranny Field in the press box, taking in the Grinnell vs. Cedar Washington freshman football game, while diving deep into Mike’s journey. From the classroom to the sidelines, Mike shares the values, stories, and experiences that shaped his career and his leadership style.
Through this conversation, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the impact of educators a...
2025-09-2335 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” Podcast"We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #28 Brandon SharpEpisode #28 – Brandon Sharp
This week on the We Belong Here Podcast, we’re excited to welcome a special guest — Brandon Sharp, S.A.M. at Grinnell High School and Special Education Coordinator for the Grinnell-Newburg School District.
As Brandon begins his second year in these roles, we take a step back to explore his story: growing up in Grinnell, his college journey, and the path that ultimately led him back home.
Through our conversation, you’ll gain insight into the values and experiences that shaped his leadership — and you’ll see why Brandon Sharp is yet anoth...
2025-09-1651 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” Podcast"We Belong Here Podcast" Episode #26- Duncan Delzell🎙️ This Week on the We Belong Here Podcast
We’re wrapping up our New Teacher Series with Duncan Delzell, the new high school chemistry teacher at Grinnell High School! Duncan grew up in Burlington, Iowa, attended Central College, and is excited to be joining the Grinnell community.
Tune in to hear about his journey, passion for teaching, and what he's looking forward to this school year.
Stay connected. Stay inspired.
Because We Belong Here.
2025-09-0224 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” Podcast"We Belong Here Podcast" Episode #25- Morgan Savant and Trisha ArmentThis week on the We Belong Here Podcast, we welcome Morgan Savant, new 5th grade teacher at the Grinnell Middle School. Morgan came to the Grinnell-Montezuma from southeast Louisiana, and this will be her first year of teaching.
Trisha Arment also joins us on the second part of the podcast. Trisha comes back to Grinnell from the Waterloo School District where she was a teacher at the Waterloo Expo. She will share memories as a GHS Alumni and how she is excited to be back in Grinnell teaching and being around her family.
Stay connected. Sta...
2025-08-2643 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” Podcast"We Belong Here Podcast" Episode #24- Eli Rose & Nell HatchThis week on the We Belong Here Podcast, we welcome Eli Rose, the new Grinnell Middle School PE Teacher. Eli is GHS Alumni and after graduating from Central College, returns to teaching where he was once a student.
Nell Hatch also joins us on the second part of the podcast. Nell is a fourth-year Spanish teacher at Grinnell. She will share her experience as a GHS Alumni and Grinnell College graduate coming back to teach. Nell was first year teacher starting a new Spanish curriculum for 5th and 6th graders 4 years ago and talks about those challenges.
2025-08-1954 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” Podcast"We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #21- Beaux BlanchardEpisode #21- Beaux Blanchard- This week, we’re excited to welcome a special guest to the podcast — Beaux Blanchard, 2025 Grinnell High School graduate. As Beaux wraps up his senior year, we visit about his journey of officiating in high school sports and what his future looks like as an official and post high school education. Grinnell has some pretty incredible students that graduate and go out in the world and do great things. Beaux Blanchard's name will come up in one of the discussion in the future and we think you’ll agree that Beaux Blanchard today, and in the fu...
2025-06-1727 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” Podcast"We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #20-Trent EdsenEpisode #20- Trent Edsen- This week, we’re excited to welcome a special guest to the podcast — Trent Edsen, Principal of Grinnell High School. As Trent wraps up his first year in this new role, we’re taking a step back to explore his journey: where he grew up, his college years, and the path that ultimately led him to Grinnell Schools.
Through our conversation, you’ll gain insight into the values and experiences that shaped his leadership — and we think you’ll agree that Trent Edsen is yet another powerful example of why “We Belong Here.”
2025-06-1046 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #19Episode #19 Chris Grundler- of the We Belong Here Podcast. The special guest for this week's podcast is Chris Grundler, Vice President of the Grinnell-Newburg School Board. Chris will take a walk down memory lane as a former student at Davis Elementary in the late 70's-early 80's to the now sitting on the school board. Sit back and enjoy a great conversation of history Grinnell and the exciting future of the school system. Chris is a great example of "We Belong Here", with his years spent in Grinnell and now giving back to the school.
2025-06-0345 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #18Episode #18 Ethan Meints- of the We Belong Here Podcast. The special guest for this week's podcast is Ethan Meints, Grinnell Middle School 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher. Ethan was selected by the Class of 2025 to be the faculty speaker for the 2025 GHS commencements. We will visit with Ethan about this honor and the journey that he experienced to become a teacher at Grinnell. We will also discuss the influential people along the way that impacted his life. Ethan is a great example of our teacher’s commitment to our students over the their years in the Grinnell Schools and fi...
2025-05-2721 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #17Episode #17 Malissa Juni- of the We Belong Here Podcast. The special guest for this week's podcast is Malissa Juni, Grinnell Middle School 7th Grade Teacher. We will take a journey over the past 38 years of Malissa's teaching career at Grinnell and share a few memories of her time teaching various grades at Grinnell. She will retire at the end of the 24-25 school year. Malissa is a great example of our teacher’s hard work and dedication to our students over the years making Grinnell Schools a place where "We Belong Here".
2025-05-2052 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #16Episode #16 -Rhonda Gohlmann- of the We Belong Here Podcast. The special guest for this week's podcast is Rhonda Gohlmann, Grinnell Fairview Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher. We will take a journey over the past 25 years of Rhonda's teaching career at Grinnell and share a few memories of her total of 32 years of teaching in Iowa. Rhonda will retire at the end of the 24-25 school year. Rhonda is a great example of our teacher’s hard work and dedication to our students over the years making Grinnell Schools a place where "We Belong Here".
2025-05-1351 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #15Episode #15 -Lori Elliott- of the We Belong Here Podcast. The special guest for this week's podcast is Lori Elliott, Grinnell Davis Elementary 4th Grade Teacher. We will take a journey over the past 38 years of Lori's teaching career at Grinnell as she will retire at the end of the 24-25 school year. Lori is a great example of our teacher’s hard work and dedication to our students over the years making Grinnell Schools a place where "We Belong Here".
2025-05-0642 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #14Episode #14 of the We Belong Here Podcast. Special guest for this week's podcast is Amy Skouson, Grinnell High School Family Consumer Science Teacher. We will discuss Amy's involvement with two GNSF Mini Grants and how her students were able to interactive with a local Read2Lead literacy program by reading with Head Start kids and also providing quilts to the kids as part of the project. The second mini grant is a follow-up to the growing pods mini grant that we discussed two weeks ago. Amy is another great example of our school's teachers working to make Grinnell Schools a...
2025-04-2943 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #13Episode #13 of the We Belong Here Podcast. Special guest for this week's podcast is Doug Cameron, retired teacher and principal from Grinnell Schools. Doug will take us on a journey of his experiences at the Grinnell schools starting as a new teacher, through his years as an administrator, to his continued commitment to the school system after his retirement. Doug is another great example of our school's teachers/administrators/retires working together to make Grinnell Schools a place where "We Belong Here".
2025-04-2242 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #12Episode #12 of the We Belong Here Podcast. Special guests for this week's podcast are Ashley Wolfe, Agriculture Teacher and Michele Barker, At Risk Teacher, both Grinnell High School Teachers will discuss the GNSF Mini Grant they applied for to purchase growing pods to help add fresh produce to the GHS Food Closet and give the vocational ag students an opportunity to learn in the process. Ashley and Michele are another great example of our school's teachers working together to make Grinnell Schools a place where "We Belong Here".
2025-04-1533 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #11Episode #11 of the We Belong Here Podcast. Special guests for this week's podcast are Allison Pease, K-4 librarian and Chelsey Kolpin, 5-12 grade librarian. Allison and Chelsey will discuss the education curriculum and activities at the Grinnell K-12 Libraries and why the month of April is a special month for the programs. Allison and Chelsey are another great example of our school's librarians working together to make Grinnell Schools a place where "We Belong Here".
2025-04-0836 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #10Episode #10 of the We Belong Here Podcast. Special guests for this week's podcast are Holly and Adam Kelley-Chown, GHS spring play directors. Holly and Adam will discuss what it is like to choose a play and then the process of planning, involvement of the students and and bringing all of the pieces together to have a final production for "Opening Night". Holly and Adam are another great example of individuals i the Grinnell community working together to make Grinnell Schools a place where "We Belong Here".
2025-04-0137 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #7Episode #7 of the We Belong Here Podcast. Special guest for this week's podcast is Barb Baker, Director-Advertising & Community Relations at Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance. Barb will discuss Grinnell Mutual's involvement in the Partners in Education program with the Grinnell Middle School.
2025-03-1131 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #6Episode #6 of the We Belong Here Podcast. Special guests for this week's podcast is Julie Gosselink, Ahrens Family Foundation and Chad Nath, Ahrens Park Foundation. Julie and Chad discuss the gift of the land from Ahrens Family and the Foundation to the Grinnell-Newburg School District for the purpose of building a new K-4 elementary schools.
2025-03-0430 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #5Episode #5 of the We Belong Here Podcast. Special guest for this week's podcast is Lisa Beames, Grinnell-Newburg Interim Superintendent. Lisa will breakdown the information and the facts behind the PPEL Levy on March 4, 2025 and how it will impact the Grinnell School District.
2025-02-2543 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #4Episode #4 of the We Belong Here Podcast. Our special guest for this week's podcast is Kevin Hosbond. Kevin is an English Teacher and Speech Coach at the Grinnell High School and we will visit about the latest accomplishment of the GHS Speech Team and their accomplishments at All-State Large Group Speech in Ames, IA.
2025-02-1832 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #3Episode #3 of the We Belong Here Podcast. Special guests for this week's podcast are Stephanie Lair and Zach Van Arkel representing the Building Our Community Together - Grinnell Group to discuss questions about the upcoming Grinnell-Newburg PPEL vote on March 4, 2025.
2025-02-1135 minThe GNSF ”We Belong Here” PodcastGNSF "We Belong Here" Podcast, Episode #1Episode #1 of the We Belong Here Podcast. This podcast is the introduction of the weekly conversations within the Grinnell-Newburg School district discussing positive, refreshing, and exciting information about the school, teachers, staff and students.
Guest for this episode will be Liz Hansen and Chelsea Kolpin from the Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation.
2025-01-2930 min
Two Rock Radio-A Maine Farm PodcastGalloways, Garlic, Gatherings and GratitudesWelcome to the final episode of the 2024 Two Rock Radio season, we know we have been lacking this year in our production of this podcast, but with everything that has happened, we did our best to provide recent updates for those who follow us and we how that you'll join us again in 2025 where Jeff promises there will be more podcast content!
We have many thanks to give to those who have supported us this year, and in many others, and for helping our farm and family thrive in all of our endeavors here...
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Going ForthEpisode 48: Grinnell to Microsoft - Halle Remash's Path to Tech LeadershipHalle Remash '20 chats about her path from Grinnell to Microsoft and working in tech.
2024-04-2255 minGoing ForthEpisode 45: For The Love Of LearningOpeyemi Awe '15 has done it all, and she's just getting started! Listen to learn about her Watson Fellowship, her experience as a Schwarzman Scholar, and much more!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @goingforthpodcast for updates on new episodes.
If you have questions or suggestions, please reach out to us at goingforth@grinnell.edu.
This episode features music by SergeQuadrado (titled “Magic Loop”) available under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 license.
2023-12-1434 minGoing ForthEpisode 44: It's Not Rocket Science!
As a student at Grinnell, David White ‘90 discovered the importance of community, relationships, and a strong sense of self. A Rhodes Scholar with a vast array of professional experience, David reflects on the lessons and philosophies that have shaped his career. Listen to learn more about the important people and moments that led David to Stanford Law School, SAG-AFTRA, and beyond!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @goingforthpodcast for updates on new episodes.
If you have questions or suggestions, please reach out to us at goingforth@grinnell.edu...
2023-11-2948 minGoing ForthEpisode 43: Birth Justice & Community OrganizingDuring their time at Grinnell College, Latona Giwa ‘09 discovered the power of grassroots social movements. As someone who now works as a birth justice advocate in the Gulf South, Latona continues to draw from the skills and knowledge they acquired as a student. On the first episode of the season, we hear about Latona’s diverse array of experience within the realm of birth and reproductive justice. From their work as a doula to their time spent as a member of Louisiana’s Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review Board, Latona tells us about their experience navigating the dynamic and complex system...
2023-11-2140 minGoing ForthEpisode 42: The Power of Podcasts - Season 3 FinaleIf there’s one thing we believe on Going Forth, it's in the power of the human voice to tell meaningful stories. So 3 Seasons and 41 Episodes later, we're finally doing an episode all about podcasts.
On the Season 3 Finale, Nicholas talks to Sasha Aslanian ‘90, who spent 30 years in public media working as a reporter and producer before moving to New York City in 2022 to take a job as a Supervising Producer with the podcast team at ABC News. Her commitment to Grinnell is extraordinary: she’s been a longtime Class Fund Director and serves on the Alumni Counci...
2023-05-2639 minGoing ForthEpisode 41: Building Community Across the Globe - Fulbright JourneysAfter graduation, a select number of Grinnell students embark on nationally competitive global fellowships, taking them on journeys to every corner of the globe. On this episode, Mary DaVega '21, Sarina Lincoln ’21, Sarina Kopf '22, and Katelyn Mehlhaus ’22 share their Fulbright journeys live from Jordan, Chile, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. Fulbright U.S. Student Grants are exceptional opportunities for graduate study, research, or an English teaching experience along with rich cultural engagement and exchange in over 140 different countries.
Mary, Sarina, Sarina, and Katelyn share their respective paths to the Fulbright, walk us through their favorite moments from...
2023-05-1752 minGoing ForthEpisode 40: The Rock Czarina of San FranciscoCameo Carlson `93 is music royalty. On this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Emma Kieran Schaefer `23, an Independent Major in multimedia storytelling from Niwot, Colorado, as a guest-host to discuss Cameo's career from being dubbed the "rock czarina of San Francisco" to "queen of the ringtone" by Billboard magazine. A talented singer-songwriter, Emma brings her curiosity and interest in the music industry for a conversation about Cameo’s journey, from being a KDIC host and Harris DJ to working at the forefront of streaming music at iTunes and later as the CEO of mtheory, a management and development group that wo...
2023-05-1127 minGoing ForthEpisode 39: Yes And...LiterallyNot many Grinnellians can say that when they graduated, the president of the college told their parents how talented they were. But if you're Ian Roberts '87, that was only the beginning. After graduating from Grinnell, he went on to found the legendary improv and sketch comedy troupe the Upright Citizens Brigade. Over his three decade career in the entertainment industry, he's worked as an actor, writer, and director, as well as showrunner/executive producer of TV Land's "Teachers", and Comedy Central's "Key and Peele" for which he won an Emmy and Peabody Award.
On this episode...
2023-05-0542 minGoing ForthEpisode 37: Transcending the Razor Wire - The Power of a Liberal Arts Education27 miles to the southwest of Grinnell is the Newton Correctional Facility. It is a medium and low security prison: one of the 1,500 state prisons that blanket our nation. Since 2002, the United States has had the highest incarceration rate in the world. In many parts of America, according to the Washington Post, there are more people living in prisons than there are living on college campuses.
Our guests on this episode are Grinnellians–Emily Guenther ‘07, Jason Ross, and Jason Darrah–whose classes did not take place on-campus but at the Newton Correctional Facility, as a part of the Liberal Arts...
2023-04-2136 minGoing ForthEpisode 36: Field Notes from 2023 Externship JourneysEvery spring break, dozens of Grinnell students venture across the world for externships—job-shadowing experiences with Grinnell alumni or parents. During their externships, students gain a holistic perspective on post-grad life. On this special episode of Going Forth, travel along with student hosts Xavier James `25, Indy Joseph `25, George Matthes `25, Maya Llewellyn `25 and Colin Singer `25 on their externship journeys across industries and the world.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @goingforthpodcast to find out when new episodes are released.
If you have questions or suggestions, please reach out to us at goingforth@grinnell.edu...
2023-04-1119 minGoing ForthEpisode 35: Paying It ForwardEric Otoo 01’s resume is the stuff most people dream about. He’s worked across a range of business, finance, and consulting roles at firms like McKinsey and Goldman Sachs, only taking a break to graduate from Harvard Business School. Returning to his home country of Ghana, he’s implemented award-winning turnaround plans to ensure profitability for various companies and was appointed by the Minister of Finance to lead the restructuring of Ghana’s financial sector.
On this episode, we demystify the world of consulting, unpack career paths in finance, and explore questions about financial reform. We discuss...
2023-03-0334 minGoing ForthEpisode 34: Shooting for the StarsDr. Kartik Sheth `93’s career has spanned the solar system. A world-renowned astrophysicist, he’s currently a program scientist at NASA HQ while advising science and technology policy at the White House. A committed activist, he’s also had a parallel career in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility advocacy and is the founder and CEO of Empowered Earth Alliance: a non-profit that works with local leaders to empower them to create their own sustainable solutions for climate resilience.
In this episode, we discuss his advice for navigating and succeeding across academic, government and nonprofit spheres, especially for indivi...
2023-02-2428 minGoing ForthEpisode 33: From Bob's to the Big Screen - Just Listen to YourselfWe are thrilled to welcome Oscar-nominated comedian, writer, and actor Kumail Nanjiani '01 to Going Forth. In this episode, we chart his course rising through the ranks of stand-up comedy, landing his first writing gig, and making it onto the big screen. Whether you know Kumail’s work from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Welcome to Chippendales, Silicon Valley, The Big Sick, or his myriad other projects, we are excited to share this conversation about the power of storytelling, connection, and creativity.
In his words, “All you can do is make something really meaningful to you and trust, becau...
2023-02-1028 minGoing ForthWelcome to Season 3 of "Going Forth!"Going Forth is back, and there's a new voice behind the microphone. Host Jane Hoffman '25 joins Nicholas Lampietti ‘25 and Executive Producer, CLS Exploratory Advisor Katie Kriegel, to talk about their first jobs and what's in store for Season 3. Hear from a dynamic slate of alums, students, and CLS staff about civic engagement, Fulbright Grants, astrophysics, and more. From from finding your voice to shooting for the stars, we're going to cover it all.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @goingforthpodcast to find out when new episodes are released.
If you have questions or suggestions, plea...
2023-02-0308 minTwo Rock Radio-A Maine Farm Podcast2022 Review!On the ( almost ) anniversary of Two Rock Radio, join Jeff and Steph as they talk a summary of 2022, upcoming plans for 2023 and more in this episode of Two Rock Radio. Thank you, as always, for being here to listen to our content and for continuing to follow our ever expanding journey through the farming and homesteading life. CHEERS!
The shout outs on this episode include: Baumann Homestead in Bucksport Maine, The Byre at Piper's Pond in Bristol Maine, The Pour Farm in Union Maine, Washington General Store in Washington Maine, Homegrown Horror with B and Jackson, The F...
2023-01-121h 28Going ForthEpisode 30: Inside Scoop - The Modern Landscape of JournalismWhy does good journalism matter? What does "work-life balance" look like for journalists covering a 24-hour news cycle? Do reporters ever struggle with the second-hand trauma of witnessing tragedy? As citizens, how can we discern fake news from truth? What is the line between appropriate skepticism and conspiracy, and why has this line begun to melt away? These are some of the hard-hitting questions we explore with today's guests.
At Grinnell, Silvia Foster-Frau '15 and Stephen Gruber-Miller '15 were classmates. Today, they are both journalists who spend each day asking questions, telling stories, and investigating truth. Silvia...
2022-12-1138 minGoing ForthEpisode 29: Create Your Own Adventure - The Truman Scholarship & Public ServiceEstablished in 1975, the incredibly prestigious Truman Scholarship provides undergraduate students committed to pursuing a career in public service with funding for graduate school. In 2021, 845 students were nominated by their institutions of learning. 62 were selected. Sarah Beisner '22 and Destiny Magnett '22 were 2 of those recipients. On this episode, they share their most meaningful experiences at Grinnell, what the application process for the Truman entails, and the ways in which they are making a difference in the world today. From "embracing gentleness" to reforming systemic inequality, with people like Sarah and Destiny leading the way: the future of humanity is i...
2022-12-0336 minGoing ForthEpisode 27: 30 Questions On Starting Up A StartupAlbert Owusu-Asare '16 and Ameer Shujjah '16 met on their second day at Grinnell and quickly realized they had a lot in common: they both played sports and tutored in their free time, they both planned to double-major in physics and computer science, and they were both international students stepping foot in Iowa for the very first time. What they didn't realize at the time was that this friendship would be the lantern illuminating the path they have been on ever since.
When a phone call with Albert's sister revealed the problematic intricacies of the monthly-payment cycle...
2022-11-1933 minGoing ForthEpisode 25: We Are Not in Kansas AnymoreAs Dorothy says in The Wizard of Oz, "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." But, if you are Vivek Venugopal '01 or Sneha Saigal '12, you are in Kansas. Or at least that's what it felt like after first arriving in Grinnell as international students from India.
So what does it mean to embrace the feeling of uncertainty, newness, and risk–of not being in Kansas anymore? Vivek and Sneha have allowed this feeling to guide and define their professional trajectories. From iterating to innovating, listening to learning, their journeys are a lesson in con...
2022-10-2937 minGoing ForthEpisode 22: An Interesting Coincidence of ShadowsWhen Lawrence Sumulong '10 was a student at Grinnell, he got a job as the student photographer for Grinnell Concerts. Flash forward ten years, and Lawrence found himself backstage at the New York Philharmonic photographing John Williams and Yo-Yo Ma.
Today, Lawrence's work has appeared on New York City billboards and Grammy-winning album covers; in publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian; and in the hallowed halls of The Tate Modern, The Smithsonian, and The Museum of Modern Art. But much of his success, Lawrence says, can be traced directly back to h...
2022-10-0135 minGoing ForthEpisode 21: It's a Party at CLIMB!Can you imagine working at an organization, post-graduation, with three other Grinnellians? For Anton Jones '02, Lizzy Hinman '20, Abraham Teuber '22, and Caulden Parkel '22, it's just a typical day at CLIMB Theatre. In our inaugural episode of Season 2, we explore the power of connections, how Grinnell helps you make meaningful ones, and where those connections can take you.
For more information about the Meetups Program, email [harvith2]. To learn more about Externships, check out Episode 12: Here, There, and Everywhere - Externships and Treks
CLIMB Theatre uses the power of performance to inspire people t...
2022-09-1926 minGoing ForthWelcome to Season 2 of "Going Forth!"Hosts Nicholas Lampietti ‘25 and Meredith Benjamin ‘24 are back, and excited to explore what it means to live a life of meaning and purpose alongside a dynamic new slate of guests. Hear from alums, students, and CLS staff about education, climate change, technology, law, and more. From making it big to learning from failure, we're going to cover it all. To kick off the season, they play a round of 2 truths and a lie with Executive Producer and CLS Exploratory Advisor Katie Kriegel.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @goingforthpodcast to find out when new episodes are released.
2022-09-0205 min
Going ForthEpisode 20: Back To The Prairie - Season 1 FinaleThey say home is where the heart is. While for most graduates Grinnell is home for four years, for some Grinnellians, it becomes home for longer. On the season finale of "Going Forth," we revisit four alums who have found their way back to the "jewel of the prairie." Sarah Purcell '92 ("Inside The Ivory Tower - Research and Higher Education"), Teague Craig '09 ("Inside Our Heads - Mental Healthcare"), Leslie Bleichner '07 ("Here, There, and Everywhere - Externships and Treks"), and Rachel Edwards-Harvith '00 ("Strategize Your Summer) each currently work on Grinnell's campus. This episode, they share their...
2022-06-0625 minGoing ForthEpisode 18: Finding the Art All Around UsOnce upon a time in a drawing class at Grinnell, Chris Lowery '92 met Suzie Treinen '93, and the two fell happily in love: not just with each other, but with the act of artmaking itself. With $4,000 in the bank, two M.F.As in printmaking, and no desire to get a so-called "real job," Chris and Suzie moved to New York, planning to stay for no more than a couple of years.
Flash forward nearly three decades, Chris and Suzie still live in Brooklyn, with two daughters (including current Grinnellian, Stella Lowery '24) and a brand...
2022-05-1844 minGoing ForthEpisode 17: The Business of Life"The business of life" is one of Philip Kiely's '20 trademark phrases. It won't take you long to figure out why! On this episode, Philip shares his tips, tricks, and wisdom for maximizing your professional trajectory. From finding your niche in the tech world, marketing yourself, and working on lucrative side-hustles, Philip is a repository of useful information. Not only that, he extends some pretty generous offers to current Grinnell students.
For more information about Philip and to get in touch with him, visit https://philipkiely.com.
As always, we invite you to connect with u...
2022-05-1330 minGoing ForthEpisode 16: Here, There, and Everywhere - The Thomas J. Watson FellowshipBy now it's no secret that Grinnell can take you incredible places. On Part #2 of our miniseries "Here, There, and Everywhere," we interview Crys Moosman: recipient of the 2022-2023 Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. Together with their advisor Kathy Jacobson and Assistant Dean & Director of Global Fellowships and Awards Ann Landstrom, they share their story and the journey upon which they are about to embark.
For more information about the Watson Fellowship and Crys, please see the following link: https://www.grinnell.edu/news/crys-moosman-receives-thomas-j-watson-fellowship.
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2022-05-0956 minGoing ForthEpisode 14: Inside The Ivory Tower - Research and Higher EducationIt can be hard to imagine your professors as students. But once upon a time they were, and in this case, they might have done some of the exact same things you do! In this episode, Meredith and Nicholas sit down with Sarah Purcell '92 and Sheahan Virgin '08, both of whom are currently teaching at Grinnell. They share their trajectories through the world of academia, their work balancing teaching and research, and what it means to be a professor at a small liberal arts college. Additionally, they offer wisdom for pursuing a career in scholarly engagement and what...
2022-04-2944 minGoing ForthEpisode 10: So You Want to Change the World (From the Bottom-Up)A spirit of social justice and ethos of activism infuses the Grinnell Campus. For many Grinnellians, it's the reason they find themselves amidst the cornfields of rural Iowa. But what does it look like to live a life dedicated to making the world a better place? Dixon Romeo '16 is an organizer fighting for racial and economic justice on Chicago's South Side. Stepping away from his his many jobs, including campaign director for United Working Families and leader of Not Me We, Dixon shares his insights about changing the world and the ways in which Grinnell shaped his trajectory. ...
2022-04-1430 minGoing ForthEpisode 9: So You Want To Change The World (From the Top-Down)What did you do today, Grinnellians? If you are like Nicholas and Meredith, you might have slept in, wrote a paper, ate some dinner, etc. But if you are anything like Nathan Clubb '11, your answer might sound more like, "today, I launched a political campaign."
When Nathan Clubb was just a senior at Grinnell, he decided to run for the Iowa State House of Representatives in order to draw attention to issues he felt were going unaddressed by state leaders. Since then, Nathan has remained a deeply active member of each community he's touched, most recently r...
2022-04-1223 minGoing ForthEpisode 8: Inside Our Heads - Mental HealthcareToday's episode of Going Forth doesn't go too far from Grinnell. In fact, it takes place around the corner at SHAW, where Nicholas and Meredith chat with Teague Craig '09. A staff counselor: Teague's journey back to Grinnell is nothing short of extraordinary. From conducting anthropological field work in Tanzania to supporting children at a hospital in San Francisco, Teague shares their fascination with the human condition and the power of caring for other people.
This episode features music by Ketsa (entitled "7AM") available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial license.
2022-03-3124 minGoing ForthEpisode 7: Strategize Your SummerRemember how the students of East High feverishly chanted "summer!" in the opening scene of High School Musical 2, just anticipating the adventures summer break has in store? That's how you should feel when the school year ends, too.
However, for many of us, crafting a meaningful summer experience can feel daunting.
Today, Meredith and Nicholas put Rachel Edwards Harvith '00 in the hot seat, as she brainstorms ideas for hypothetical Grinnell students looking to plan their perfect summer. She shares her wisdom about finding internships, exploring different career paths, who to contact, and how to n...
2022-03-2935 minGoing ForthEpisode 6: ...And Get It PublishedAfter listening to our last episode, you went home and wrote a book — now what?! Or maybe you adore books, but aren't certain that you want to write them yourself — what else is out there?
Part II of our segment on all-things-literature features Clare Mao '14, a literary agent at Europa Content in New York. Clare represents writers and their interests at every step along a book's journey, and few understand the publication process quite as comprehensively as she. Today, Clare takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of publishing, offering key tips on how to take that docu...
2022-03-2519 minGoing ForthEpisode 4: Advocating for the ArtsConsidering a career in government affairs? Look no further! Jay Dick '93 has done it all. His career in and passion for government, the legislative process, and grassroots advocacy has spanned from Iowa to Washington DC. On this episode, he describes his work with Americans For The Arts, the "perfect" political resume, and the value in maintaining a connection with Grinnell long after you leave the "Jewel of the Prairie."
As always, we invite you to connect with us by emailing [kriegelk] or reaching out via our instagram: @goingforthpodcast or twitter: @goingforthpod.
This episode features m...
2022-03-1530 minGoing ForthEpisode 2: Grad School & Grey's AnatomyConsidering a career in healthcare? If so, this episode is for you! Meredith and Nicholas chat with Mary Jane "MJ" Shroyer, Director of the Health Professions Career Community at Grinnell about medical and pre-health professional opportunities. MJ offers wisdom on standing out in the application process, the interplay between pre-professional goals and the liberal arts, COVID-19's effects on the industry, and ways that Grinnell can assist students interested in this ever-important field.
As always, we invite you to connect with us by emailing [kriegelk] or reaching out via our instagram: @goingforthpodcast or twitter: @goingforthpod.
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2022-03-0818 min
All Things GrinnellOnce and Future Grinnell – Ep. 9: Financial SustainabilityPresident Anne F. Harris discusses the strategic planning principle of financial sustainability with Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Jaci Thiede and Chief Investment Officer Jainen Thayer.
2021-05-211h 00All Things GrinnellOnce and Future Grinnell – Ep. 8: Health and Well-BeingPresident Anne F. Harris discusses the strategic principle of health and well-being with members of the Student Health and Wellness Student Advisory Council, Molly Nelson ’21 and Kate Kwasneski ’21.
2021-05-131h 00All Things GrinnellOnce and Future Grinnell – Ep. 7: Health and Well-BeingPresident Anne F. Harris discusses the strategic principle of health and well-being with Dean of Health and Wellness Terry Mason and Interim Vice President of Human Resources Jana Grimes.
2021-05-061h 00All Things GrinnellOnce and Future Grinnell – Ep. 6: Diversity, Equity, and InclusionPresident Harris continues to discuss the strategic principle of diversity, equity, and inclusion with Chief Diversity Officer Schvalla R. Rivera.
2021-05-041h 00All Things GrinnellOnce and Future Grinnell – Ep. 5: Diversity, Equity, and InclusionPresident Anne F. Harris discusses diversity, equity, and inclusion with the leadership team from the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Mark Levandoski, Marc Reed, Vrinda Varia, and Autumn Wilke.
2021-04-221h 00All Things GrinnellOnce and Future Grinnell – Ep. 4: Educational Excellence and ContinuityPresident Anne F. Harris discusses educational excellence and continuity with Dean for Student Success and Academic Advising Joyce Stern and Student Government Association Vice President for Academic Affairs Ashton Avelin ‘22.
2021-04-151h 00All Things GrinnellOnce and Future Grinnell – Ep. 3: Educational Excellence and ContinuityPresident Anne F. Harris talks with Dean of the College Elaine Marzluff about the strategic principle of Educational Excellence and Continuity.
2021-04-121h 00All Things GrinnellOnce and Future Grinnell – Ep. 2: CommunityPresident Anne F. Harris discusses strategic planning and the principle of community with Joe Bagnoli, VP for Enrollment, and Fernando Villatoro ’22, president of the student government association.
2021-04-021h 00All Things GrinnellOnce and Future Grinnell – Ep. 1: CommunityPresident Anne F. Harris talks with Associate Professor Caleb Elfenbein and VP of Community Engagement and Strategic Planning Monica Chavez-Silva about the community principle of strategic planning for Grinnell College.
2021-03-261h 00
All Things GrinnellEither/OrAlex Reich ‘11 joins us to discuss his time at Grinnell, his Watson Fellowship journey, and the dangers of black and white thinking, especially in relation to our global food systems.
As a student at Grinnell, Reich majored in biology, helped start EcoHouse, ran cross country and track, and even starred in one of the most popular Titular Head films. After graduating he spent a year in the Arctic on a Watson Fellowship, learning about how Arctic indigenous peoples were adapting to climate change, as seen through their relationship with food.
Reich is one of the creators of Minute Earth, an immensely...
2020-04-2447 min
All Things GrinnellMartha Graham Cracker: A Different Kind of DragDito Van Reigersberg visited Grinnell to perform his heralded Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret drag show. On this episode, Ben Binversie '17 talks with Dito about his hairy-chested drag persona and how she challenges him and the audience to grow and explore. Dito found a home in the performance space, embracing its radical possibilities to push us outside our comfort zones and express emotions and thoughts in a way that transcends the normal rhythms of daily life. Dito and Martha encourage us all to embrace the permission to swim in the waters of uncertainty and explore our identity and purpose in thi...
2020-04-0947 min
All Things GrinnellPink NeighborThere's a party, and everyone's invited! We launch into the universe of Pink Neighbor with Erik Jarvis '12 and Katie In '13, two Grinnell alums who came back to live in Grinnell after graduation and become a staple of the creative community here in town. Together they form the band Pink Neighbor, and they both have solo projects and pursue other artistic endeavors. On this episode, they share their musical journeys, the ethos behind their creative projects, and why they decided to make Grinnell their creative home.
This episode features music from their latest album, Time Beach Universe, as well as...
2020-03-271h 03
All Things GrinnellDealing HopeHasan Davis shares his story of becoming a "hope dealer," overcoming challenging circumstances, learning disabilities, and numerous setbacks to find his path. Along the way, various people inspired him to see a version of himself that he could not, and now he brings that message of hope to people, especially youth, through work in schools and the criminal justice system. Davis wields the power of stories to engage in difficult discussions about the history of slavery and racism in this country, and help people reflect on their own stories. Gabriel Shubert '20 also talks with Hasan's son, Malcolm Davis '21...
2020-02-201h 07
All Things GrinnellVoting Rights: Devil in the DetailsDoug Hess '91, assistant professor of political science, has researched the National Voter Registration Act basically since it was passed by Congress in 1993. The law was intended to advance voting rights by requiring states to incorporate registration opportunities into the application process for a motor vehicle license and many types of public assistance. States were supposed to implement the law by 1995, but as we enter 2020, many aspects of the policy have stalled or been neglected. Because of this, Hess continues to research and monitor the implementation of the legislation throughout the United States. Student researchers Greg Eastman '19 and Takshil Sachdev...
2020-01-1642 min
All Things GrinnellThe Spaces in BetweenOn this episode, we talk with Anya Grundmann '89, the vice president of programming and audience development at National Public Radio. Once upon a time, she was a wide-eyed Grinnell College student, exploring her passion for music and throwing herself into the wide-ranging learning experiences of the liberal arts. The same spirit of exploration which informs so much of the NPR ethos can also be traced back to her time at Grinnell. From Grinnell to the world of public radio, and back, we also talk to Eric McIntyre, professor of music, as he guides us on a musical tour of some...
2019-12-1949 min
All Things GrinnellRunning Through the YearsOn this episode, Evelyn and Will Freeman, longtime coaches of cross country and track and field, reflect on almost 40 years of coaching student-athletes here at Grinnell. The Freemans' unique and evolving coaching philosophies, which center on a holistic approach to personal growth and individualized mentorship in tandem with athletic success, have influenced countless Grinnellians. We hear from the Freemans and some of their student-athletes as they gathered in the fall to celebrate their retirement and share memories.
2019-12-1243 min
All Things GrinnellEssential Grinnellian: Joe Rosenfield '25Joe Rosenfield '25 never wanted his name in the spotlight, but on this episode we are shining a light directly on Rosenfield, his remarkable life, and the enduring impact he left on Grinnell College. We talk with George Drake '56, president and professor emeritus, who recently published a biography of Rosenfield. Drake discusses how Rosenfield fell in love with Grinnell and provides a compelling portrait of a man whose love, humor, and generous spirit continue to live on at Grinnell College and around the world.
2019-11-2855 min
All Things GrinnellDestruction and Rebirth: The Cyclone of 1882You know the name of the College yearbook, but do you know the story of where it came from? On this episode, we dive into the archives with Allison Haack to explore the impact of the 1882 cyclone that tore through town, leaving 39 people dead and dozens of homes destroyed. J.B. Grinnell led the recovery effort and the town and College came back stronger than before. The buildings that rose up in the immediate aftermath of the cyclone are now gone, but the legacy of this important turning point in the College’s history remains. We also talk with Chris Jon...
2019-10-3152 min
All Things GrinnellEdith Renfrow Smith '37Edith Renfrow Smith '37, the first African American woman to graduate from the College, shares her memories of growing up in Grinnell, her family's history of slavery, and her incredible life.
Smith received an honorary degree at the 2019 Commencement ceremony. After graduating from Grinnell with a major in psychology and minors in history and economics, Smith then moved to Chicago, where she has lived since, working as a stenographer and public school teacher. Smith is now 105 years old and is part of a Northwestern University study of "superagers." In the episode, Smith discusses the importance of education in her family as th...
2019-10-1738 min
All Things GrinnellEmpower People: Grinnell Prize Winner Shafiq KhanOn this special episode of All Things Grinnell, we talk with Shafiq Khan, the winner of the 2019 Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize. Khan is the founder and CEO of EMPOWER PEOPLE, an organization in northern India that works to eradicate bride trafficking and empower and liberate the women and girls who are victimized.
2019-10-041h 31
All Things GrinnellCongregating at Grinnell: The Religious History of the CollegeGeorge Drake '56 kicks off Season 2 of All Things Grinnell by taking us on a tour of the College's religious history. The College was founded by a group of Congregationalist ministers, in large part to train future ministers. Drake discusses how Congregationalism impacted the development of the College's values and priorities. Although Grinnell is no longer affiliated with any religious institution, the legacy of its religious past endures, manifested in its tolerant environment and commitment to critical thought.
2019-09-1936 min
All Things GrinnellSeason 2 PreviewAll Things Grinnell is back for season 2 starting September 19. This season, we'll turn the lens inward to examine the people, places, and history that make up Grinnell- the town and the College. Highlights include George Drake '56, former professor and president of the College, and Edith Renfrow Smith '37, the first African-American woman to graduate from the College. Episodes will be released every other Thursday.
2019-09-0505 min
All Things GrinnellGrinnell FarewellsOn this episode, the season finale, we say goodbye to Mike Latham, outgoing vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College, and talk about his time here in Grinnell and the importance of global education, before he becomes the president of Punahou High School in Hawai’i. Then we get global ourselves and talk to the language assistants from this past year, Mélanie Izrael, Maria Kustova, and Carla Wagner from Argentina, Russia, and Germany. We’ll also hear from Ania Chamberlin ‘19, who put on quite the art exhibit in Smith Gallery before graduating this spring. To round o...
2019-06-2000 minAll Things GrinnellGrinnell FarewellsOn this episode, the season finale, we say goodbye to Mike Latham, outgoing vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College, and talk about his time here in Grinnell and the importance of global education, before he becomes the president of Punahou High School in Hawai’i. Then we get global ourselves and talk to the language assistants from this past year, Mélanie Izrael, Maria Kustova, and Carla Wagner from Argentina, Russia, and Germany. We’ll also hear from Ania Chamberlin ‘19, who put on quite the art exhibit in Smith Gallery before graduating this spring. To round o...
2019-06-191h 05
All Things GrinnellAmy Tan: Commencement 2019Amy Tan, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and many other novels, aspiring nature journalist, and musical dominatrix for the literary band The Rock Bottom Remainders, gave the 2019 Commencement address. She sat down to talk about the values she shares with Grinnell and how she found her own path to a meaningful career after a traumatic childhood. She discusses how writing has influenced her life and helped her to understand who she is and connect with her family, as well as millions of readers around the world.
2019-05-2345 min
All Things GrinnellIt's Lit(erary)! Shakespeare, the Afterlife, and ReconciliationWhat happens after death? On this episode, we wrestle with that age-old question alongside Shakespeare and our very own John Garrison, associate professor of English. His recently published book, Shakespeare and the Afterlife, reckons with how the Bard grappled with some of the biggest questions of life and death during his time. Then, we turn to a seemingly more uplifting topic, reconciliation, with Jan Frans Van Dijkhuizen, associate professor of English literature at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Dijkhuizen, paints a bleak picture of the literary history of reconciliation, but his conclusions bear strongly on our present moment, especially the...
2019-05-0955 min
All Things GrinnellIndigenousWe talk with scholars of Native studies about important issues facing Indigenous people throughout the United States, from the effect of oil booms on people and land to misrepresentation in literature. Sebastian Braun, director of the American Indian studies program at Iowa State University, discusses the Bakken oil boom and the impact it’s had on Native and non-Native people and the environment based on his time at the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota. Gina Caison, assistant professor of English at Georgia State University, talks with Ben about the often overlooked role of indigenous people in the South and ho...
2019-04-2558 min
All Things GrinnellSquirrel FlowerWe talk with Ella Williams ’18, who graduated from Grinnell in December with big plans for her music career. Since graduating, she went on tour in Europe with Adrianne Lenker, playing to sold out crowds all over the place as her musical persona, Squirrel Flower. By the time she got to Grinnell, Ella had already released her first album, but she chose not to study music academically at Grinnell. Williams continued to play music, though, and her songs show the influence of her time in Grinnell. On the show, Williams reflects on her music and time in Grinnell, which was coming to...
2019-04-1128 min
All Things GrinnellBreaking the Fourth Wall: Neo-Futurism and Twelfth NightWe rupture the infamous "fourth wall" of theatre, going behind the scenes with Rob Neill '91, founding member of the New York Neo Futurists, to discuss their unique brand of performance, which lies somewhere between improv, sketch comedy, and avant-garde theatre. We also talk with Ellen Mease about the more traditional theatrical world of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, which Mease directed this semester. She shares what Grinnell's theatre has meant to her, 40 years after she first directed her first production of the show.
2019-03-1452 min
All Things GrinnellSee It FeelinglyOn this episode, we talk with Ralph Savarese, professor of English at Grinnell, about his new book, "See It Feelingly: Classic Novels, Autistic Readers, and the Schooling of a No-Good English Professor." Over the course of many years, he read novels with autistic people, including his son, DJ. This book compiles those experiences and challenges commonly accepted notions about autism, and encouraged us to reconsider how we think about literature and the world around us.
We also feature music from Seth Hanson '17, whose new album, "Not Too Deep," wrestles with the tension of remembering and saying goodbye to a sp...
2019-02-2850 min
All Things GrinnellDigging Deep: Iowa AgricultureOn this episode, we take a look at how Jordan Scheibel '10 became enthralled with local agriculture and decided to plant his roots here in Grinnell after graduating. Scheibel now runs Middle Way Farm, an organic farm on the outskirts of Grinnell. His time at Grinnell as a student helped shape his interests in local food, as he worked in the Grinnell College Garden garden and helped found the Community Garden at Miller Park in Grinnell.
We also talk with Jack Mutti, emeritus professor of economics, about the impact of tariffs and trade disputes on the economy, with a particular emphasi...
2019-02-1339 min
All Things GrinnellSustainability in ActionOn this episode of All Things Grinnell, we dig into the Grinnell College Garden, talking with some of the workers and volunteers who've contributed to the garden's improved production the past two years. Then we talk with Heather Swan, beekeeper, poet, and lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about her book, Where Honeybees Thrive, which creatively explores efforts to ensure a sustainable future for honeybees – and ourselves.
2019-01-3155 min
All Things GrinnellAn Abundance of KatherinesOn this episode of All Things Grinnell, we talk with two of the speakers from this fall’s Scholars’ Convocation Series. First, we talk with Kathryn Lofton, professor of religious studies at Yale University, about pop culture and what religious studies can tell us about the music, tv, and products we consume. Then we talk with Kathy Cramer, professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about the politics of resentment among rural voters in Wisconsin.
2018-12-1346 min
All Things GrinnellOff the Field Part 2On this episode of All Things Grinnell, we continue to explore the theme of this year's Rosenfield Symposium: the inextricable relationship of sports and politics, economics and society. First we talk with Sarah Fields, professor of communication at the University of Colorado in Denver, about the intersection of law, gender, and sports. Then we talk with Nola Agha, associate professor of sport management at the University of San Francisco, about the impact of public stadium subsidies.
2018-12-1334 min
All Things GrinnellOff the Field Part 1On this episode of All Things Grinnell, we explore the inextricable relationship of sports and politics, economics, and society. We talk with Juliet Macur, the Sports of the Times columnist for the New York Times, about her experience covering stories that transcend the field of sports. Then, we talk with Louis Moore, associate professor of history at Grand Valley State University, about athlete activism – past, present and future.
2018-12-1234 min
All Things GrinnellSaints RestOn this episode of All Things Grinnell, it’s a Saints Rest Special! We talk with Noga Ashkenazi ’09, who directed the movie Saints Rest, filmed and set in the iconic Grinnell coffee house, about how she fell in love with Grinnell and the challenges and joys of making the movie. Then, we talk with Saints Rests’ former owner Jeff Phelps '71, and the current owner, Sam Cox, about the origins of Saints, how the coffee shop has become a home for so many in the Grinnell community.
2018-12-1249 min
All Things GrinnellAround the Country in 79 DaysOn this inaugural episode of All Things Grinnell, we talk with Will Freeman, Grinnell Track and Field Coach and professor of physical education, about his summer road trip across all 48 contiguous states at the helm of a Morgan Three-Wheeler. We also talk with Mithila Iyer ’19, who explored minority theatre productions across the country over the past year.
2018-12-1239 min