Grinnell’s 800-Pound Gorilla Is Back

… And he’s wondering why he hasn’t heard from you

If Grinnell had an unofficial mascot, why not our own 800-pound gorilla (created by alumni cartoonists Zander Cannon ’95 and Kevin Cannon ’02)? After his acclaimed appearance on the cover of the spring issue, he’s back! And our primate friend is feeling a little lonely. Give Through Grinnell: The Power of the Gift, by Ken Fuson, asks the question, why don’t Grinnell graduates give as much as their peers at similar liberal arts colleges?

On Searching for Grinnell’s New President, by David White ’90, chair of the Grinnell College Board of Trustees, offers an insider’s view of what he considers the board's most important responsibility: choosing the College’s next president.

For 50 years now, a striking modernistic building has been the home of Grinnell’s main library, and a gathering place on campus for students, faculty, and other learners. One for the Books — and More: Fifty Years at Burling, by College Archivist Catherine Rod, offers a salute to Grinnell’s libraries on the occasion of Burling’s 50th birthday.

You won’t want to miss the latest in our occasional profile series featuring Grinnell’s faculty emeriti, A Conversation with Wally Walker. Richard Cleaver ’75 had the privilege of speaking with Walker, who calls himself the “negotiator for three presidents.”

Web Extras in this issue include Caitlin Wells’ (’08) Top Ten Favorite Titular Head films, a historical slideshow of the Grinnell libraries, and much more. Be sure to visit The Grinnell Magazine and click on “Web Extras.”