New Weekly Series Invites Community to Connect Over Coffee
Ƶ College is pleased to announce the launch of Coffee with the College, a new weekly series designed to foster informal, engaging conversations between the College and the broader Ƶ community.
Held on Friday mornings from 9:00–10:00 a.m. throughout the academic year—with Thursday sessions during Board of Trustees weeks—each gathering features a different campus guest and offers community members a welcoming opportunity to connect over coffee. The series takes place in the Katherine Howell Weingart ’61 Civic Innovation Pavilion, located at 1033 Broad Street in downtown Ƶ.
Whether you're curious about new research, campus initiatives, or simply want to learn more about what’s happening at the College, Coffee with the College provides an open space for conversation and connection. Light refreshments will be served, and the format will be casual and flexible, allowing for both presentation and discussion.
The series will kick off on Friday, September 5, 2025, with featured guest President Anne F. Harris.
Future sessions will include a range of featured guests, such as:
Faculty, department chairs, and research leaders
Senior administrators, Board of Trustees and campus staff
Weekly featured guests for Coffee with the College can be found on the —updated regularly with upcoming speakers and topics. All are welcome to attend—no RSVP required.
For more information or to inquire about reserving the Katherine Howell Weingart ’61 Civic Innovation Pavilion, please contact the Office of Community Partnerships, Planning, and Research at communityenhance@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3900.