GRMC’s SE*ED Program Kicks Off Weekly Schedule

A true harbinger of spring, the Grinnell Regional Medical Center SE*ED program resumes its weekly schedule on Monday, April 2, with Ulrike Passe, Iowa State University Associate Professor of Architecture. Dr. Passe will present, “Solar Home Design” at the Drake Community Library, from 10 to 11 a.m. The SE*ED programs are free and open to the public. No reservations are required and refreshments are available.

Passe is the director of the ISU Center for Building Energy Research. The Center focuses on strategies to reduce energy consumption in buildings using effective building design and efficient and renewable energy sources and technologies. Passe also worked to develop a new undergraduate program that integrates “green” design and sustainable practices into the ISU architecture program.

            The “green” theme continues through the month of April. Bob VanErsvelde of Grinnell will present, “Iowa Birds and Banding,” on April 9. Grinnell College student, Ashraya Dixit will present “Straws of Steel,” about his upcoming peace project in Nepal to build straw bale houses. Grinnell’s single-stream recycling program will be discussed by Imagine Grinnell staff member, Jordan Scheibel, on April 23.  

Parking is available at the Drake Community Library, along Park Street, on Fifth Avenue, and in the First Presbyterian Church parking lot.

Seniors needing transportation may call GRMC’s Office of Communications and Development at 641-236-2593 the Thursday before the program.

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance,

please call 641-236-2954. For more information about upcoming speakers please check GRMC’s website at www.grmc.us or call 641-236-2954.