Coffee with the College

April 17, 2026
9 - 10 AM

Katherine Howell Weingart '61 Civic Innovation Pavilion

Overview

Join us for a special Coffee with the College conversation with distinguished alum Ali Akgün ’93, technology leader and former corporate vice president, mobile experiences and platforms at Microsoft. Akgün will be joined by a member of Grinnell College's Computer Science Department to discuss how academia and industry are shaping the future of computer science. This is a unique opportunity to hear from a technology leader about the future of tech leadership, the role of AI in transforming our world, and the continuing relevance of a Grinnell education. Everyone is welcome including community members, students, faculty, and staff to foster conversations across campus and community. Light refreshments will be served. No RSVP required.

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Address & Contact

Katherine Howell Weingart '61 Civic Innovation Pavilion
1033 Broad Street
Grinnell, IA

For more information, contact:

  • Community Partnerships, Planning, and Research
  • (641) 269-3900
  • communityenhance@grinnell.edu

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