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Publish and ProsperMac students work alongside faculty in the lab and in the field—and publish the results. more

Environmental Justice There are few colleges where students are more interested in social justice and environmentalism than they are here at Macalester. So it makes sense that a course called “Environmental Justice” is fully enrolled. more

Theater Apprentice After a Mac alum coached Willie Gambucci ’12 in a college play, it led to two parts for him in professional productions. more

Solar PanelsCombining her interests in architecture and environmental studies in one internship, Nadia Foo Kune ’13 explored how to make renewable energy devices more aesthetically pleasing. more

Worldwide Friendships At Macalester, Donovan Kavish ’13 has found friends from all over the world. “Everyone has something to offer to the conversation.” more

Around Campus

Events

  • Feb 5 Lowe Lecture Series
  • Feb 7 Session 1: Introduction to Ancient Philosophy with Professor Henry West
  • Feb 7 Community Matters Spring Forum
  • Feb 7 Inaugural Lecture of Thomas L. Varberg
  • Feb 7 Public Health Fellowship Information Session
  • Feb 9 Taste of Service
  • Feb 9 French Lecture Series
  • Feb 10 “I have a German child”: Children and Cameroonian Immigrants' Complex Belonging
  • Feb 11 African Music Ensemble
  • Feb 12 Lowe Lecture
  • Feb 14 Session 2: Introduction to Ancient Philosophy with Professor Henry West
  • Feb 17 "Stop Kiss" Performance
  • Feb 17 Opera Scenes
  • Feb 24 FaceAIDS Benefit Fashion Show
  • Feb 25 Macalester Orchestra Concert: Concerto and Aria Winners
  • Mar 1 Soup & Substance Lunch Series
  • Mar 22 Philosophy Lecture
  • Mar 23 PeepsShow 2012
  • Mar 23 Relay For Life
  • Apr 2 Mac Jazz Concert
  • Apr 14 Macalester Orchestra Concert
  • Apr 24 Community Recognition Awards Convocation
  • Apr 27 Spring Dance Concert

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  • chocolate fountainWinter Ball 2011
  • student at the eventKick Out AIDS
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  • scots on the spotAbout Those Midterms
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  • scots on the spotWhat's Your Obsession?
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  • scots on the spotWhat Class Are You Looking Forward To?
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News

Jingjiao Zhang ’12

To Citigroup

Jingjiao Zhang ’12 interned with 3M in Minnesota. Now she has a New York job offer.

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Mobile Robots

Professor Susan Fox and her students research artificial intelligence in the hopes of making mobile robots.

About Macalester

  • 96% of Mac students graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
  • Two out of three students complete an internship.
  • Last year students volunteered 68,947 hours.
  • Students are citizens of 90 countries.

Why Mac?

College News

  • Macalester Earns Place on Peace Corps' Annual Top Colleges Rankings
  • Macalester College Presents Cellist Matt Haimovitz
  • Public Art Today: Beyond Murals, Monuments, and Memorials at Macalester
  • Macalester College Theatre and Dance Department Presents "Stop Kiss"
  • Exhibition - Overlook: Landscape Studies by Megan Vossler
  • Anthropology Professor Jack Weatherford Honored in Mongolia

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