We are deeply disturbed by the murder of Iowan Michael Williams, a member of the Grinnell community whose burned body was discovered Sept. 16 in rural Jasper County.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Mr. Williams’ family, friends, and the Grinnell community. Anyone with information about his homicide is asked to call the Grinnell Police Department at 641-623-5679 or the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 641-792-5912.
We stand with our peers at Grinnell College, in acknowledging Williams’ violent death and in recognizing the long history of oppression of Black Americans. Hate has no place in our state, on our campus, or in our country. While any act of brutality is horrific and inexcusable, we recognize that this incident is especially distressful for our students, faculty, and staff of color.
We are here to offer support. Many resources are available, and we encourage you to reach out and ask for help.
Campus resources
Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319-335-0705
Office of the Ombudsperson, 319-335-3608
Women’s Resource and Action Center (WRAC), 319-335-1486
Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP), 319-335-6000
UI Libraries Anti-Racism Guide
Student resources
University Counseling Service, 319-335-7294
Office of the Dean of Students, 319-335-1162
Campus Inclusion Team, 319-335-1162
Center for Diversity and Enrichment, 319-335-3555
Graduate College Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, 319-335-2144
Academic Support and Retention, 319-335-1497
Student Disability Services, 319-335-1462, TTY 319-335-1498
Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement (MISSE), 319-335-3263
Faculty and staff resources
UI Employee Assistance Program, 319-335-2085
Faculty and Staff Disability Services, 319-335-2660, TTY 319-335-3495
Our campus must be safe and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and our ability to create a community where all are supported, recognized, included, and safe is essential to our success.
Bruce Harreld, president
Liz Tovar, interim associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion
Sarah Hansen, vice president for student life
African American Council
Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) Executive Board
Heather Mineart, staff council president
Connor Wooff, UI undergraduate student government president
Joseph Yockey, faculty senate president
Dan Clay, dean, College of Education
John Culshaw, Jack B. King University Librarian
Russ Ganim, associate provost and dean, International Programs
Brooks Jackson, vice president for medical affairs and dean, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
David Johnsen, dean, College of Dentistry
John Keller, associate provost for graduate and professional education and dean, Graduate College
Amy Kristof-Brown, interim dean, Tippie College of Business
Don Letendre, dean, College of Pharmacy
Harriett Nembhard, dean, College of Engineering
Edith Parker, dean, College of Public Health
Sara Sanders, interim dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Tanya Uden-Holman, associate provost for undergraduate education and dean, University College
Kevin Washburn, N. William Hines Dean, College of Law
Julie Zerwic, dean, College of Nursing; co-chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Path Forward Workgroup
Gary Barta, athletics director
Terry Johnson, chief financial officer and treasurer
Kevin Kregel, interim executive vice president and provost
Rod Lehnertz, senior vice president for finance and operations
Lynette Marshall, president and CEO, UI Center for Advancement
Peter Matthes, senior advisor to the president and vice president for external relations
Laura McLeran, senior advisor to the president and associate vice president for external relations
Angie Reams, associate vice president and dean of students
Cheryl Reardon, chief HR officer and associate vice president; co-chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Path Forward Workgroup
Carroll Reasoner, vice president for legal affairs and general counsel
Marty Scholtz, vice president for research