GRINNELL, Iowa – Saturday's Grinnell College football contest against Cornell College will be a special one, as it will be recognized as the first-ever GC Pride Game being held in conjunction with the GC Pride Campaign.
To recognize the event, a special version of the Honor G logo has been placed at midfield of Rosenbloom Field.
 
The GC Pride Campaign is an effort formed out of the belief that athletics should represent the many identities of Grinnell College and the surrounding world.
 
With the NCAA core value of diversity through a commitment to create and support an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for student-athletes in mind, Grinnell's athletics department has partnered with the Stonewall Resource Center, Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Office of Intercultural Engagement & Leadership and Athlete Ally.
 
The athletic department is committed to presenting opportunities to compete and learn that are inclusive of individuals representing all sexual orientations, gender identities, races, religions and cultural beliefs.
 
The GC Pride Campaign offers a chance for Grinnellians to take action and set the tone for an entire cultural conversation. It also enables the many voices of the Grinnell community to join together in solidarity under a single message "Athletic fields, teams and competitions are a safe space for everyone."
 
Other events being held in conjunction with the GC Pride Campaign are a volleyball match Friday night at 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, as well as women's tennis matches at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday.