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Mission, History and Religious Affiliation Admissions, Expenses and Financial Aid Scholarships and Special Endowed Funds Catalog Statement and Policies
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PrizesAMERICAN STUDIES The Manning Marable Memorial Award in American Studies. Awarded by the faculty of the American Studies Department to a senior major who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the study of race, ethnicity, and the American experience. The American Studies Award for Creativity and Social Responsibility. Awarded by the faculty of the American Studies Department to a senior major who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in scholarly, cultural, and civic engagement. ANTHROPOLOGY The David W. McCurdy Award for Excellence in Anthropological Research. A cash award given to a student who demonstrates special excellence in anthropological research. Sonia Patten Distinguished Service Award. A cash award given to an anthropology major who has contributed most to the formal and informal programs of the Anthropology Department. James P. Spradley Research Award. A cash award established by colleagues, family and friends of the late professor. Given to a senior majoring in anthropology who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship in anthropological course work and/or research. ART Art Department Merit Awards. Book awards are presented to graduating art majors for outstanding achievement in the areas of studio art or art history. Donald D. Celender Art History Prize. A cash award to a senior art major for outstanding work in art history in honor of Edith M Kelso Professor of Art Donald Celender who taught at Macalester from 1969-2005 and also chaired the Art Department for many years. BIOLOGY American Cyanamid Endowed Prize. Cash awards for upper-class students who are preparing for entrance into medical school. William R. Angell Foundation Prize (1957). Named for the president of Continental Motors Corporation. Cash awards for seniors majoring in biology. HPAC Award. Established by the Macalester Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC). Book awards to students who are going into a medical profession. O.T. and Kathryn Walter Awards. Established by former students of Dr. O.T. Walter, chair of the Department of Biology for 41 years. Cash awards for students who show promise of success in fields related to medicine. CHEMISTRY American Institute of Chemists Award. Certificate and Student Associate Membership in the American Institute of Chemists awarded to a senior chemistry major who has demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership ability and character. Violet Olson Beltmann Endowed Prize. Established by Albert A. Beltmann ’23, in memory of Mrs. Beltmann ’20. A cash award to outstanding third-year chemistry students. The CRC Award. A Handbook of Chemistry and Physics awarded for outstanding achievement in first-year chemistry. John Howe Scott Sophomore Chemistry Prize. Established by friends in memory of Professor Scott, who taught at Macalester 1941–76. A cash award to sophomore students majoring in chemistry. Chester H. Shiflett Endowed Prizes. Established by former students and colleagues to honor Dr. Shiflett, Professor of Chemistry at Macalester (1929–66). Cash awards to outstanding seniors majoring in chemistry. Emil J. Slowinski Award in Experimental Chemistry. Awarded in honor of Professor Slowinski, who taught at Macalester 1964–1988. A cash award to students doing a particularly noteworthy piece of experimental work. Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry. A subscription to the journal Analytical Chemistry and an honorary membership in the Division of Analytical Chemistry of the American Chemical Society awarded to the outstanding analytical chemistry student in the junior class. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT George Stanley Arthur Prize for Community Service. Established by Andrew William Arthur ’83, and his father, Robert Arthur. Awarded to a graduating senior who best exemplifies Macalester College’s historic tradition of service to the community and is in good academic standing. The community service may take many different forms, and it is a preference that the recipient possess a grade point average (GPA) of 3.7 or higher. Frank and Mollie Steudle Prize. In memory of Frank and Mollie Steudle for their life-long commitment to family values and community service. A cash prize to be awarded to a senior with distinguished work in interdisciplinary studies in physical, mental, and emotional wellness, active in community service, working with the elderly and planning a career dedicated to helping others. CLASSICS Virginia McKnight Binger Prize. A cash award to students who show exceptional proficiency in Greek, Latin, or ancient history. ECONOMICS 3M Scholar Awards. Established by the department with a grant from the 3M Company in 1982. A cash prize awarded to those seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in their economics courses at Macalester College. The students’ names are inscribed on a plaque in the department. Robert L. Bunting Prize in Economics. Established in 1984 with gifts from colleagues and friends of Robert L. Bunting, who taught in the Department of Economics and Business from 1969 –1984. He held the F. R. Bigelow Professorship of Economics at Macalester. The prize is awarded annually to an outstanding graduating senior who likely will undertake graduate work in economics and/or business, has an abiding interest in political economy, and will pursue an academic career. The student’s name is inscribed on a plaque. John M. Dozier Prizes in Economics. Established in 1974 with personal gifts from members of the Board of Trustees of Macalester College in honor of John M. Dozier, Macalester Vice President for Financial Affairs from 1966–1974. Cash stipends are awarded annually by the faculty of the Economics Department from endowment earnings. Awards are made to students majoring in economics to recognize demonstrated academic competence and an interest in a career in financial administration. Mike McEwen Prize. Established in 1993 by his 1977 finance classmates, this prize is dedicated to the memory of Mike McEwen. Awarded annually to an outstanding scholar-athlete, majoring in economics, who has participated in intercollegiate athletics. Highly respected by students and faculty alike, Mike in his senior year was a first-string guard on Macalester’s basketball team. David Meiselman Prize. Established by an anonymous donor to honor David Meiselman, who taught in the Department of Economics from 1966 – 1971. The prize is awarded annually to a graduating senior for outstanding accomplishment in macroeconomic theory or policy. Elaine Gartner Pilon Award. Established by Elaine Gartner Pilon ’45 in 1973 to recognize outstanding scholastic achievement by a senior majoring in economics. Considered one of the department’s three highest awards, the award in recent years has been given to the senior economics major with the highest overall and economics grade point averages. It consists of a cash prize plus a year’s subscription to Fortune magazine. The student’s name is also inscribed on a plaque in the department. Vasant Sukhatme Academic Excellence Award. One of the top prizes in the department, this award was established in 2011 to honor the long service and numerous contributions of our colleague Professor Vasant Sukhatme, who taught students the value of clear thinking, hard work and dedication to the highest academic standards. A cash prize plus their name inscribed on a plaque. EDUCATIONAL STUDIES Richard B. Dierenfield Endowed Prize for Education. Established by James W. Fahlgren ’60 to honor Richard B. Dierenfield, professor and chair of the Department of Education, who served Macalester College from 1951 – 1988. A cash prize awarded to a senior student who has shown outstanding potential as a teacher in the secondary school. The Mary Whitcomb Fahlgren Endowed Prize. Established by James W. Fahlgren ’60, to honor his mother. A cash prize awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding potential as a teacher in secondary education. Alma M. Robinson Education Prize (1992). This prize is awarded and named in honor of Alma M. Robinson ’56, who devoted her life to teaching and is established by her husband, Robert, and their friends and family. Awarded annually to students pursuing a career in teaching. ENGLISH Academy of American Poets College Prize. A cash prize offered annually under the aegis of the Academy of American Poets, awarded to a Macalester student for the best poetry submitted to the English Department and judged independently by a representative of the Academy. Ardis Hillman Wheeler Prize for International Study. Established by family and friends in honor of Ardis Hillman Wheeler ’38, who devoted her life to the teaching of English, first to refugees after World War II and later in the Minnesota public schools. Awarded annually to one or more prospective English majors for assistance with international study. The Gateway Prize for Excellent Writing. Endowed by the family of Wallace F. Janssen ’28, in honor of the students who wrote for that magazine in the 1920s and 1930s. A cash prize awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated excellent writing skills. The paper written for this prize is judged for readability, clarity, and ability to make and defend an argument. Livingston-Patnode Prize. Established by an anonymous donor to honor two former members of the Macalester English department, Ray Livingston, who taught from 1956–1967, and Jack Patnode, who taught from 1946–1972. A cash award for a graduating senior who has made a special contribution as an English major. Wendy Parrish Poetry Award. Established in 1978 by Stanley and Marian Parrish and the English Department in memory of Wendy Parrish ’72. A cash award to a student who exemplifies a commitment to poetry and excellence in writing. Harry Scherman Writing Award. Cash awards to the Macalester seniors who have submitted the most outstanding manuscript. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Environmental Studies Citizenship Prize. Cash awards for academic excellence in multidisciplinary studies of the environment. Environmental Studies Scholarship Prize. Cash awards for academic excellence in multidisciplinary studies of the environment. FORENSICS George Rowland Collins Endowed Prize. Established by Mrs. Gladys Reutiman Collins ’19, in honor of her husband, Dr. G. Rowland Collins ’16, who was dean of the school of business at New York University. Mrs. Collins was associate professor of psychology and assistant director of student services at Macalester from 1947–1960. The prize is awarded annually to students who excel in extemporaneous speaking and/or rhetorical criticism. Charles W. Ferguson Endowed Prize in Public Speaking. Established by a senior editor of the Reader’s Digest. Cash awards to students on the basis of demonstrated ability in public speaking during the entire forensic year. The Scott Nobles Award. Awarded by Richard A. Lesicko ’75. A cash award to a graduating senior with an outstanding intercollegiate debate career who plans to attend graduate school in the following year. Lowell Thomas Endowed Prizes in Public Speaking. Established by the author, newscaster and lecturer Lowell Thomas. Cash awards to students who have made significant contributions while representing the college in intercollegiate debate and forensic competition. Carol A. Wurtzebach Endowed Prize in Oral Interpretation. Established by James Pratt ’66 and friends in memory of a fellow classmate. Awarded to students for excellence in oral interpretation. FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES Virginia McKnight Binger Prize. A cash award to students who show exceptional proficiency in modern languages and literature. Hélène Peters Prize for Study in a French-speaking Country. Established by alumni, colleagues, and friends in honor of Dr. Hélène Peters, Professor Emerita of French and founder of the French Study Abroad Program. A cash award to a deserving student with a concentration in French for study in a French-speaking country. Prizes for Excellence in French Studies. Book awards to recognize outstanding accomplishment in the study of French at the elementary and intermediate levels. Karl C. Sandberg Endowed Prize. Established by alumni, colleagues and friends in memory of Dr. Karl C. Sandberg, DeWitt Wallace Professor of French and Humanities from 1968 – 1992. A cash award to an outstanding senior with a concentration in French who has a demonstrated engagement with the literature and philosophical ideas of France and their relationship to the arts. GATEWAY The Gateway Prize for Excellent Writing. Endowed by the family of Wallace F. Janssen ’28, in honor of the students who wrote for that magazine in the 1920s and 1930s. A cash prize awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated excellent writing skills. The paper written for this prize is judged for readability, clarity, and ability to make and defend an argument. GEOGRAPHY Geography Department Merit Award. An atlas presented to a student or students in recognition of significant contributions to the life of the department. Hildegard Binder Johnson Prize in Geography. Awarded by the faculty of the Geography Department to departmental majors on the basis of demonstrated competence and interest in geography. National Council for Geographic Education and Association of American Geographers Award for Excellence of Scholarship. A certificate award established by the association to be awarded to a graduating senior. GEOLOGY Hugh S. Alexander Endowed Prize. Established to honor Dr. Hugh S. Alexander, Professor of Geology, 1906–48. A cash award to outstanding seniors majoring in geology. Henry Lepp Award. A cash award to a student who has made a commitment to academic excellence in geology, especially and including field studies, as did Professor Henry Lepp, who taught at Macalester from 1963–1988. GERMAN AND RUSSIAN STUDIES Evelyn Albinson Award for Academic Excellence in the Study of German. Established and supported by colleagues, friends and alumni in honor of Professor Albinson and her contributions over a long career to the Macalester program in Germanic languages and literatures. Cash awards to outstanding German majors. Virginia McKnight Binger Prize. Cash awards to students who show exceptional proficiency in modern languages and literature. HISPANIC AND LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES Virginia McKnight Binger Prize. A cash award to a student who shows exceptional proficiency in modern languages and literature. Donald L. Fabian Prize. A cash award established by an alumnus of the Department of Hispanic and Latin American Studies in honor of Professor Emeritus Donald L. Fabian. This prize is to be awarded annually to an outstanding graduating Hispanic Studies major who either intends to enter graduate school in an area directly related to his or her Hispanic Studies major or to pursue a career that closely involves the significant use of the Spanish language. The Hispanic and Latin American Studies Department Faculty Award. Book awards for outstanding accomplishment in the study of Spanish and Portuguese language and/or literature. Hispanic and Latin American Studies Department Service Award. A plaque presented to a student in recognition of significant contributions to the life of the department. Native Speakers of Spanish Award. Awarded by the Department of Hispanic and Latin American Studies to a native Spanish speaker who has taken a minimum of two literature classes, to recognize outstanding work and encourage continued literature study. HISTORY The Armajani, Holmes and Dupre Prizes in History. Established by the Department of History to honor former distinguished colleagues. Cash awards to distinguished senior majors. Yahya Armajani Endowed Prize. Established by colleagues, friends and former students of James Wallace Professor Emeritus Yahya Armajani to honor him on his retirement. A cash award to an international student. Case Prize in Western History. Established by Leland D. Case ’22. A cash award to a student for original research or study of western American history. Kathleen Rock Hauser Prize in Women’s History. Established by the Women Historians of the Midwest and by Donald and Irene Rock in memory of Kathleen Rock Hauser ’62. A cash prize to students who have made a significant undergraduate contribution to women’s history. Ernest R. Sandeen Memorial Prize. Established by colleagues, family and friends. Cash awards to students who have completed an original project reflecting exceptional skill, imagination, and effort, all hallmarks of the scholar for whom the prize is named. INTERNATIONAL STUDIES The International Studies Prize for Academic Excellence. Awarded by the faculty of the International Studies Department to a senior major who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in International Studies at Macalester College. LINGUISTICS The Linguistics Prize for Academic Excellence. Awarded by the faculty of the Linguistics Department to a senior major who has the highest cumulative undergraduate grade point average. MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE Ezra J. Camp Endowed Prize. Cash awards established by colleagues and friends in memory of Dr. Camp, professor and chair of the Mathematics Department 1939–1970. Konhauser Award for Mathematical Achievement. Cash awards established by F. Deschamps to juniors or seniors majoring in mathematics or computer science in recognition of an outstanding academic record coupled with a demonstrated dedication to and interest in mathematics. MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES The Media and Cultural Studies Prize for Academic Excellence. Awarded by the faculty of the Media dna Cultural Studies Department to a senior major who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in Media and Cultural Studies at Macalester College. MULTICULTURAL AWARD Hispanic Award for Excellence. A cash award to a Hispanic senior woman who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Outstanding Minority Sophomore Award. A cash award offered on behalf of the American Can Company Foundation to the sophomore student of color who not only has made a positive contribution to the Macalester College community but who has achieved an excellent academic standing. MUSIC Friends of Music Award. Awarded by the faculty of the Music Department to recognize performance, academic work and service. Hollis L. Johnson Prize. A cash award for an outstanding music major planning a career in teaching. Walter A. Lienke Endowed Prize. Established by testamentary bequest. A cash award to an outstanding student majoring in music. Samuel W. Raudenbush Memorial Endowed Prize. Created by Mrs. Alma M. Raudenbush in memory of her husband. Cash awards to outstanding women in music. Zenas Taylor Endowed Prize in Music. Established by Hazel Taylor in memory of her husband, Zenas Taylor ’20, for his love of music and for Macalester where his heart found joy. To be awarded to students majoring in voice. Tobin-Smith Endowed Prize. Established by Chester M. Tobin ’23, and Edward M. Smith. A cash award to a student accomplished in the Scottish art of piping and drumming. Lila Bell Acheson Wallace Endowed Prize. Established by Mrs. DeWitt Wallace, co-founder of the Reader’s Digest. A cash award to an outstanding student majoring in music. PHILOSOPHY Thomas E. Hill Prize. Established by the faculty of the Philosophy Department. A year’s subscription to a philosophical journal of the student’s choice, awarded for outstanding work in philosophy. The Jakob Laub Prize. The Jakob Laub Prize is a chas prize awarded to an advanced student for an exemplary paper or honors thesis in the history or philosophy of science (including Mathematics). Jakob Johann Laub (1884-1962), was a collaborator, long-time friend, and the first co-author with Albert Einstein. When he had to leave Europe he emigrated to Argentina, where he played a seminal role in introducing theoretical physics and relativity to South America and beyond. The prize was established by former Macalester faculty member Hans Wendt, who was Laub's nephew, to honor Laub and his work. The Roger K. Mosvick Endowed Prize in Philosophy. Established by former students Judge Jack Mason ’60 and James Fahlgren ’60, in honor of Dr. Roger K. Mosvick ’52, in recognition of his contributions to the development of the Department of Communication Studies and his 47 years of service to the College. A cash prize is awarded each year to a senior majoring in philosophy who has demonstrated academic excellence in the fields of critical thinking, argumentation and logic. The recipient is chosen each spring by a majority of the permanent faculty of the Department of Philosophy. The Henry Robison West Prize in Philosophy (2008). Established by Macalester faculty, staff, alumni and friends in recognition of the many years of teaching, scholarship and service to the college. The Prize will be given to the student who in the judgment of the Macalester Philosophy Department has written the best essay for the academic year in Ethics, Social, or Political Philosophy. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Dorothy Michel Award. Established by family, alumni and friends in memory of Dorothy Michel, chair of the women’s Physical Education Department (1946–1968). Awarded to outstanding junior and senior female scholar-athletes. David C. Primrose Endowed Prize. Established by family, friends, and former students in memory of David C. Primrose, director of physical education and track coach (1926–1954). Awarded to an outstanding junior male scholar-athlete. George E. Scotton Endowed Prize. Established anonymously by an alumnus of the College to honor a fellow member of the Class of 1921, George E. Scotton, who directed Macalester’s Admissions Office for 30 years. Award to an outstanding senior male scholar-athlete. Wrean Family Prizes. Established by the William H. Wrean Family. One prize each to be awarded to the member of the women’s soccer team, women’s volleyball team and women’s basketball team whose personal conduct, skills, cooperation and leadership have made the greatest contribution to the success of the team as a Macalester College activity. PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY Russell B. Hastings Book Award. Book awards for achievement in physics and service to the department. POLITICAL SCIENCE Hubert H. Humphrey and Walter F. Mondale Endowed Award in Political Science. Established to honor, respectively, a former member to the faculty and an alumnus whose careers exemplify the highest standards of scholarship and education for service to society. A cash award to the outstanding student or students majoring in political science. Peter R. Weisman Endowed Prize. Established by family, friends, and alumni in memory of Peter Weisman (1955–1980) ’78, who uniquely demonstrated his empathy for his fellow humans by helping them as individuals through their social and political institutions. A cash award to students majoring in political science who have worked with the underprivileged in recognition of humanitarian concern and commitment. Brent Williams Prize. Established by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams, relatives and friends, including fellow students, in memory of Brent Williams, who died during his sophomore year at Macalester. Cash awards to political science majors with departmental honors or distinguished work in the department, who have also had debate and speech experience and have been active in college and community political concerns. PSYCHOLOGY The Walter D. Mink Endowed Prize. Established in memory of Walter D. Mink, Professor of Psychology from 1958–1996. This prize is given to a senior who has a strong academic record and has also provided outstanding service to the department, the college or the broader community. Paterson Award Nominee. Macalester’s nominee for the award given by the Minnesota Psychological Association to the most promising senior in Minnesota planning a career in psychology. The student also receives a cash prize provided by the Walter D. Mink endowed prize fund. Jack Rossmann Endowed Prize. This prize honors a graduating senior psychology major who has an excellent academic record and has also made distinguished contributions in the application of academic psychology through activities such as applied research, internships, or community service. RELIGIOUS STUDIES Robert A. Caine Memorial Prize. Established by family and friends in memory of Arline Robert A. Caine, who served the Presbyterian church in Red Wing, Duluth and Hopkins, MN, Rochester, NY, as Synod executive of Minnesota and as a trustee of Macalester College. The prize is awarded to seniors planning to pursue graduate work in religious studies. George W. Davis Memorial Prize in Religion. Established by Ethel Mary Davis in memory of her husband. Cash awards given by the Religious Studies Department to juniors (for use in their senior year) who in the judgment of the department have attained the highest degree of excellence. SOCIOLOGY Berry-Rinder-Swain Prize. Established in honor of Emeritus Professors Paul Berry, Irwin Rinder and Al Swain, and in memory of Professor Swain. A cash award to a senior major for academic achievement and valuable contributions to the life of the department. THEATER & DANCE Ruth Easton Achievement Award. Awarded to senior majors or minors in the department. Nominated and selected by the Theater & Dance faculty and staff. The award is based on creative potential, academic achievement, and service to the department. David Wick Endowed Prize for Choreographic Commitment. Established by David J. Wick ’91. A cash award given to a student who shows enthusiasm, creativity, and sincerity towards dance to help defray the cost of creating and producing a major choreographic work. WOMEN’S, GENDER AND SEXUALITY STUDIES Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Prize. Established and awarded by the faculty of the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies program. A cash award to honor outstanding scholarship and significant contributions to issues of women, gender and sexual orientation.
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