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May 2 – Grinnell Community E-Cycle Event
Grinnell's’ annual Community Electronic Recycle event takes place today, May 2, from 10 a.m.– noon at 1021 Hwy 6 East. Learn more about the event and acceptable items to drop off.
May 3 – Grinnell Oratorio Society Concert
All are welcome to the Grinnell Oratorio Society’s spring concert on Sunday, May 3 in the Herrick Chapel (1128 Park St.) beginning at 2 p.m. The program is centered on John Rutter’s exuberant Gloria, a thrilling work for choir, brass, and organ that celebrates joy and praise with infectious rhythms and brilliant sonorities. Herrick Chapel will resound with the voices of the Society’s fifty singers, joined by an impressive ensemble of four trumpets, three trombones, tuba, organ, xylophone, and timpani.
May 5 – Humanities Iowa Open Book Project Series
Learn about the experiences of other Iowans at the Humanities Iowa Open Book Project sessions, held at the Weingart ’61 Civic Innovation Pavilion (1033 Broad Street). The Tuesday, May 5 session from 6:30–7:30 p.m. will feature Amanda Cawthorn and Jason Walsmith.
May 6 & 13 – Yoga in the Museum with Joy Jones
Refresh and reenergize your body with a free 30-minute yoga practice with Joy Jones, from 12:15–12:45 p.m. at the Grinnell College Museum of Art (1108 Park Street). The final session of the school year will take place May 13. This class is open to all levels, and mats are provided. Co-sponsored by Live Well Grinnell.
May 8 – Final Coffee with the College of the Academic Year
Friday, May 8 marks the final “Coffee with the College” session of the 2025-2026 school year! From 9–10 a.m. in the Weingart ’61 Civic Innovation Pavilion (1033 Broad Street), join an interactive conversation as Jeff Blanchard shares about the College’s new $400,000 National Science Foundation EPIIC grant, supporting the CREATE initiative to strengthen partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and public organizations while expanding real world opportunities for students and faculty. Light refreshments will be served. No RSVP required.
May 11 – Courtyard BBQ Dinner
Faculty, staff, students, and members of the public are all invited to a courtyard BBQ dinner at the Joe Rosenfield Center ’25 (1115 8th Ave.) on Monday, May 11 from 5–7:30 p.m. Adult dinners are $20, dinners for children ages 6–12 are $6 and children 5 and under can eat for free!
May 12 – Open House Celebration for the Retirement of Karen Veerhusen-Langerud and Connie Molison
The Psychology Department warmly invites the public to an open house retirement celebration honoring Karen Veerhusen-Langerud and Connie Molison as they conclude their extraordinary work at the Grinnell College Preschool. Stop by Grinnell College Preschool (1022 Park St.) on Tuesday, May 12 between 4–6 p.m. to share memories, offer thanks, and celebrate their remarkable legacy.
May 18 – Commencement Ceremony 2026
The Commencement Ceremony for the class of 2026 will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 18 in Central Campus and all are welcome to attend! See details about the ceremony including speakers, live stream links, and other events occurring throughout the celebratory weekend.
May 22 – Smithsonian Film Series
In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, Grinnell College, a Smithsonian Affiliate, will present a free public film series featuring 10 Smithsonian Channel programs exploring American life and history, at locations across campus and the community May 2026 to November 2026. Please join us for the first film in the series: The Star-Spangled Banner: Battle for America, on Friday, May 22, at 9–10:30 a.m. at the Weingart ’61 Civic Innovation Pavilion (1033 Broad Street), in partnership with the Grinnell Area Arts Council.
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