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Notices
Finals Week Hours at the Libraries
Finals Week Hours at the Libraries(limit 40 characters) Notice Information: Burling and Kistle Libraries will have different hours during Finals week and commencement. Click this link for complete finals week hours information: http://www.grinnell.edu/library/about/hours/#springexam
Books on reserve at the Library
Faculty: If you have books currently on course reserve at Burling or Kistle Libraries (including personal copies), and you want them to stay on reserve for the same course in the fall, please email [hesterla] with this information by Friday, May 18. If no information is received, the books will be removed from reserve and re-shelved. You will receive an email when your personal copies are ready to pick up. If you have any questions, email [hesterla] or call x3350.
Cash for Books May 16-18 in the JRC
The used book buyers from Nebraska Book Company will be in the JRC lobby Wed - Fri of finals week, May 16-18. The hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm each day. They will pay cash for most current editions of your used books.
Exhibition: Holzer`s Inflammatory Essays
Faulconer Gallery intern Nic Wilson '12 uses Jenny Holzer’s "Inflammatory Essays" as the starting point for an exploration of art, context and meaning. Part of Holzer’s multi-part piece will be presented in the Chrystal Center, and other parts will be presented around campus. http://holzr.tumblr.com Nic writes: “Jenny Holzer’s Inflammatory Essays draws its voice from the speeches of (in)famous political figures such as Trotsky, Mao and Lenin amongst others. Rearranging these texts, appropriating their style and power for her own ends, Holzer aims at provocation, at urgency. Wealth is condemned in one breath and lauded in the next; from the print calls the voice of both the executioner and the soul for whom the gallows await. Holzer is not interested in a particular didactic message but says rather, 'I wanted the reader to jump, at least, and maybe consider doing something useful'. Holzer is interested in action, in agency, on the part of the viewer.” Exhibition runs 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday April 23 until June 8th.
Summer Break Snail Mail Forwarding
The process for forwarding “Snail Mail” over summer break will be available on Pioneer Web, beginning April 23, 2012.

If your mail is to be forwarded to your permanent home address (most likely your parent/guardian address) then do nothing. If over summer break you would like your mail sent somewhere other than your permanent home address or you will remain on campus for the summer, you need to fill out the online form.

To complete the form, log on to Pioneer Web. Click on snail mail forwarding (left side of web page) and complete the form. Submit.

The deadline for submitting the form is May 20th. All First-Class mail will be forwarded to your current permanent home address beginning May 21th. Magazines, newspapers and catalogs are not forwarded and will be recycled or discarded. Please contact publishers and vendors for a temporary or permanent change of address. UPS, Fed Ex & DHL packages will be refused.

Contact Mail Services at ext. 3421 if you have any questions. Graduates will have a campus mailbox until the Tuesday following Commencement. Graduates will have a limited time to the snail mail forwarding option (2 -3 weeks) after that time all address updates should be sent by e-mail to grinnell@alumni.edu indicating if it is a temporary or permanent address change.
Renewing Library Books over Summer Break
Students: Beginning May 12, you may renew your current library book checkouts through the summer break. These items will still be subject to recall, so if you are away from campus, you will be responsible for returning them by the due date to avoid overdue fines and replacement charges. If an item you have checked out is recalled, you may mail it back to us. Please note that all Media Room items will still check out for only one week - they will not check out over the entire summer break.
It is Time to Return Rental Textbooks
Return your rented textbooks to the College Bookstore before May 23, 2012 to avoid being charged the replacement fee. You will be sent several reminders at your grinnell.edu account. The reminders will list the books you have rented and not returned.
Graduates, Caps and Gowns are Here
The College Bookstore has what you need for commencement day. You can buy a cap, gown and tassel for $30.00 starting now until the morning of the ceremony (but don't wait that long!) We also sell the tassels and caps separately. No pre-ordering is necessary. The bookstore carrys an assortment of sizes based on your height. ****This year you will be wearing black gowns that are "green". They are made from recycled beverage bottles. If you return the gown to the bookstore, we will send it in to be made into laundry bags for homeless shelters or other cool purposes.
Commencement Pet Policy
For safety purposes, please do not bring animals to Commencement activities. Bringing pets can be harmful for animals, as well as for people who encounter them. Service animals are welcome at all events.
ITS Year-end Announcement
All Students:
Register for the Web-Based Password Management Program: If you haven’t already done so, register for Grinnell College’s web-based password management program to be able to manage your own personal account whether on campus or away at any time of the day or night. Go to the link https://passwordreset.grinnell.edu to register. Be aware that passwords expire every 190 days.

Reminder for Student Organizations: Each spring, student organizations that have a NT Storage or email account must register at Information Technology Services prior to the deadline. This spring, Monday, May 21st, 2012 is the deadline date. The existing computer accounts of student organizations that have not received ITS authorizations by the deadline will be disabled and removed along with graduated senior accounts. The SGA Service office is also requiring newly responsible parties for student organizations to register with them.

All May, 2012 Graduating Seniors and Ninth Semester Teaching Program Participants:
Please go to the link http://www.grinnell.edu/its/policy/gradsenior/ to read the policy dated 11/01/04 regarding extension of your Grinnell College NT/email accounts following Commencement on May 21st, 2012. Accounts belonging to May graduates will be granted an automatic six month extension of their active directory account. The accounts will be deactivated on December 1 of the same year as graduation. Graduating seniors enrolled in the ninth semester teaching programs will be granted an automatic six month extension upon completion of their ninth semester of study.
Graduating seniors and ninth semester students who don’t wish to have their accounts extended may request immediate account termination using the ITS form “Graduating Senior Request for Immediate Removal of Computer Account Upon Graduation,” available on the ITS web site.

Email List Reminder: Before you leave for summer vacation or as a graduate, please unsubscribe yourself from all mailing lists! If you do not know how to do this, contact the computing helpdesk, x4400, in the Forum, the ARH General Computing Lab (GenComp at x4826), or call ITS at x4901 for assistance.
Where do I Return 1in4 Teal T-shirts?
Anyone who borrowed a teal t-shirt for the Sexual Assault Awareness 1 of 4 statistics event on Fri can return them to the boxes located at the information desk and in the mailroom at the JRC.

Thanks for helping to raise awareness, your participation was greatly appreciated.
1966 Yearbook Project
April 13 to June 3, 2012; Faulconer Gallery

In 1966, Henry Wilhelm '68, with photography and writing assistance from John Phillips '67, John Wolf '66, and Robert Hodierne '68, created a yearbook that captured the place and people of Grinnell. More a series of photo essays than a traditional yearbook, the project has an aesthetic that is captivating even today. The College administration, however, found the content a little too real, asked to have sections removed, and when they couldn't come to an agreement with the editors, refused to allow its publication. It was eventually published in 1986. This exhibition of selected images is the result of Wilhelm's complete digital remastering of the images for online access.

Faulconer Gallery: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Annual Student Art Salon
May 4 to June 3, 2012; Faulconer Gallery

An exhibition of art created by Grinnell College students over the preceding year. Any student may enter up to three works in any media, and a juror chosen by students then selects the art for the exhibition and the prizewinning pieces.

Faulconer Gallery: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
There's Something Happening Here
March 11 to June 3, 2012; Burling Gallery

Curated by members of the classes of 1971-1973

By the early 70s, the cultural changes and protests of the late 60s had engulfed Grinnell College, for better or worse. As part of their 30th Reunion activities, the cluster of classes from 1971-73 have curated an exhibition from their Grinnell memorabilia, creating a snapshot of the life and issues on campus in turbulent times.

Burling Gallery: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
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French Table
Wednesday, May 16, 12:00 p.m. Rosenfield Center 224A - Day Dining Room
Please join the French Assistant for an hour of informal conversation over lunch. All those wishing to speak and practice French are welcome.
What's It Like to Be Me
Wednesday, May 16, 2:00 p.m. Rosenfield Center 101
Have you ever wanted to ask questions of, or hear stories from, those who are different from you? Are you interested in helping to build a socially ju
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Faulconer Arts Outreach
Galaxy @ the Faulconer
Wednesday, May 16, 3:00 p.m. Bucksbaum 131 - Faulconer Gallery
Faulconer Arts Outreach The Faulconer Gallery provides arts outreach activities for area organizations in the community and at the Faulconer Gallery.
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Linguistics Concentration Study Break
Wednesday, May 16, 5:00 p.m. Rosenfield Center 203
Take a study break with linguistics concentrators! Come for a few minutes or stay for the whole hour and brainstorm ideas for activities that you
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Grinnell Meditation
Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 p.m. CRSSJ Religious Activities Room (Prayer Garage)
Grinnell Meditation seeks to provide weekly sits for anyone interested in meditation. We welcome regular meditators and beginners alike. We are not af
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Yoga in the Gallery
with Monica St. Angelo
Thursday, May 17, 12:00 p.m. Bucksbaum 131 - Faulconer Gallery
Connecting breath and movement, this short 30 minute yoga practice with Monica St. Angelo offers a mid-day break from the stresses of normal day to d
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In The Beginning...
In The Beginning...a study of the book of Genesis
Thursday, May 17, 12:00 p.m.
A Rabbi and a Minister walk into a room… Join them…to study the book of Genesis. Weekly series begins on Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at Noon in JRC 204. Join
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Last Chance Harris - Senior Party
Friday, May 18, 10:00 p.m. Harris Center Concert Hall
Last chance to get your Harris on for the semester. Open to all current students after 11 p.m. Students only.
Track: Last Chance Meet
Grinnell may have athletes participating in one or both locations.
Friday, May 18, 2:00 p.m. Augustana College; Rock Island, IL
Track: Last Chance Meet
Grinnell may have athletes participating in one or both locations.
Friday, May 18, 2:00 p.m. Away
THEA 117: Scenes
The Drama Games: Scenes from Fundamentals of Acting
Friday, May 18, 7:00 p.m. Bucksbaum 154 - Wall Theatre Lab
Scenes performed by students as part of their class requirements.
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Commencement Rehearsal
Saturday, May 19, 11:00 a.m. BRAC Darby Gymnasium
Required for all seniors.
Lunch - Commencement Weekend
Saturday, May 19, 11:30 a.m. Rosenfield Center Dining Hall
Meals are complimentary for seniors and essential students (P-cards required). Guest meals may be purchased. Prices (Iowa sales tax included) are as f
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Phi Beta Kappa Initiation
Saturday, May 19, 2:30 p.m. Herrick Chapel
By invitation, for initiates and their familys only.
President's Social
Saturday, May 19, 3:30 p.m. Central Campus
President Raynard S. Kington welcomes all seniors and their families to a social gathering.

Seniors received a printed invitation in early May
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GWSS Commencement Reception
Astrid Henry's Home: 823 East Street
Saturday, May 19, 4:00 p.m. Off Campus - See Details for Location
Astrid's home will also be the rain site.
Senior Showcase
Saturday, May 19, 9:00 p.m. Harris Center Concert Hall
A talent show in which seniors perform for classmates and guests. Families are invited for approximately two hours of great entertainment.
Dinner - Commencement Weekend
Saturday, May 19, 5:00 p.m. Rosenfield Center Dining Hall
Meals are complimentary for seniors and essential students (P-cards required). Guest meals may be purchased. Prices (Iowa sales tax included) are as f
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Commencement Choral Concert
Saturday, May 19, 7:00 p.m. Herrick Chapel
Featuring the Grinnell Singers and student a capella ensembles.
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Posse Graduation Celebration
Sunday, May 20, 2:00 p.m. Rosenfield Center 101
A celebration of achievement with Posse students and their families. Reception following in the Spencer Grill.
Chariots of Fire
Sunday, May 20, 8:00 a.m. Younker Hall
Join us for a celebratory run around campus. Meets west of Younker Hall.
Baccalaureate
Sunday, May 20, 9:00 a.m. Herrick Chapel
Includes short addresses by seniors, faculty and the president. Honorary class members are announced.
Brunch - Commencement Weekend
Sunday, May 20, 10:30 a.m.
Meals are complimentary for seniors and essential students (P-cards required). Guest meals may be purchased. Prices (Iowa sales tax included) are as f
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Quaker Worship Group
Quaker Worship Group Meeting
Sunday, May 20, 12:00 p.m. Mears Cottage Living Room
The Grinnell Quaker Worship Group holds meetings for worship that are generally in the silent meeting tradition of the Society of Friends (Quakers) bu
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Honor G Awards
Sunday, May 20, 12:15 p.m. Herrick Chapel
This athletic award and honor ceremony is held for senior varsity letterwinners and their families. Reception to follow in the tent on Central Campus.
Honor G Awards
Sunday, May 20, 2:00 p.m. Central Campus
This athletic award and honor ceremony is held for senior varsity letterwinners and their families. Reception to follow in the tent on Central Campus.
Intercultural/International Dinner
Invitation only. RSVPs required.
Sunday, May 20, 7:00 p.m. Harris Center Concert Hall
Dinner hosted by the Office of International Student Affairs and the Office of Intercultural Affairs. By invitation only. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Commencement Reception-Art
Commencement Reception for Art Major Graduates and Guests
Sunday, May 20, 4:00 p.m. Bucksbaum 125 - Ballantine Studio
By Invitation Only.
Voluntary Service Send-Off
Sunday, May 20, 4:15 p.m. Rosenfield Center 101
Celebrate students doing full-time service work after graduation. Students and their families are invited to attend.
Senior Honors Concert
Sunday, May 20, 5:00 p.m. Bucksbaum 104 - Sebring-Lewis Hall
Senior vocal and instrumental musicians perform for families and guests.
Dinner - Commencement Weekend
Sunday, May 20, 6:00 p.m. Rosenfield Center Dining Hall
Meals are complimentary for seniors and essential students (P-cards required). Guest meals may be purchased. Prices (Iowa sales tax included) are as f
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Observatory Open House
Sunday, May 20, 9:15 p.m. Grant O. Gale Observatory
Viewing with the 24" telescope with Professor of Physics Robert Cadmus. Guests welcome.
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Anthropology Senior Breakfast
Monday, May 21, 8:00 a.m. Goodnow Hall
Receptions are by invitation only for majors and their families. The Anthropology Department would like to welcome anthropology majors and their fami
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Carillon Concert
College Organist
Monday, May 21, 9:30 a.m. Central Campus
2012 Exercise of Commencement
Ceremony
Monday, May 21, 10:00 a.m. Central Campus
Help us celebrate our graduates! Commencement Speaker: Jamaica Kincaid.

Bear Recreation and Athletic Center if inclement weather. NOTE: If th
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Commencement Picnic
Immediately Following Commencement
Monday, May 21, 12:30 p.m. Central Campus
Complimentary picnic for seniors, family members, guests, faculty, and staff. (Bear Recreation and Athletic Center, if inclement weather.)
Alcoholics Anonymous
11th Step Meeting
Monday, May 21, 7:00 p.m. CRSSJ Religious Activities Room (Prayer Garage)
Meets every Monday, all are welcome!
1233 Park St (Park & 8th Ave) (Back of building, North entrance.) For information about other anonymous su
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Tuesday, May 22nd (return to top)
Tips and Hints
Tuesday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. Forum CCL Training Room
Grinnell Community Meal
Tuesday, May 22, 5:30 p.m. Davis Elementary School (818 Hamilton Avenue)
Grinnell Community Meal served every week (except during the month of August) by SJAG. The meal is FREE, and open to the public. The Community Meal i
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Thursday, May 24th (return to top)
Track: NCAA Division III Meet
@ Claremont, Calif.
Thursday, May 24, 10:00 a.m. Away
Friday, May 25th (return to top)
Track: NCAA Division III Meet
@ Claremont, Calif.
Friday, May 25, 10:00 a.m. Away