Civic Activity at Grinnell

At Grinnell College we are committed to providing civic learning opportunities that equip students to become equity-minded and innovative civic agents. During their time at Grinnell, students are encouraged to discern, explore, and assess what their civic role might be in any given setting. Our approach acknowledges that constructive change-making necessitates the filling of many interlaced roles.  Some volunteer to make small changes or meet immediate needs. Some make concrete plans for others or manage projects. Some analyze situations or systems. Some take on activist, ally, or advocacy roles, and yet others work to create more equitable systems altogether. Our ecosystem of advising and experiential learning opportunities encourages students to explore and experience while remaining conscious of the impact of the intersections between their community context, their positionality, and their evolving civic interests and capacity.

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Transportation for Civic Activities & Community Engaged Classes

NOTICE
Due to limited capacity through the FM carpool service, we are unable to accept transportation requests that require a professional driver except for needs related to signature Civic Education and Innovation activities such as Service Leadership Work-Study (SLWS) or …

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Creating Your Own Internship

APPLYING TO OPEN POSITIONS isn’t the only way to find an internship. Many students create their own. Employers without structured internship programs–most often smaller companies and non-profits–aren’t necessarily closed off to the idea of having interns…they’re just waiting for curious, …

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The Ragnar Thorisson ’11 Civic Education & Innovation Grant

Apply to fund your civic activity!

The Ragnar Thorisson ’11 Civic Education and Innovation Grant is designed to support collaborative civic and social justice projects primarily in our local Grinnell community.  Students may apply for funding to offset expenses associated …

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