Mac Wire September 2010 - Alumni

September 2010
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Macalester poised for fine arts center renovation & expansion

Watch a video about the impact of the arts at Macalester.

"The arts are vibrant, robust, and growing at Macalester, engaging students from every academic discipline," says Kathleen Murray, provost and dean of the faculty.

But don't take Provost Murray at her word; learn more about the impact of the arts at Macalester.

Or view our arts calendar and see the vibrant arts events taking place across campus this fall. From a Theatre and Dance Department production of Cabaret to the fall dance concert, and from the New Music Series to student ensemble performances, there's something for everyone.

Rendering of planned Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, east entrance.

Architectural rendering of the renovated and expanded east entrance to the Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
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A phased renovation and expansion of the Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center underscores the vital contributions the arts make to Macalester. Phase one includes Music along with the Arts Commons and is the current focus of capital fundraising for the Step Forward campaign.

"We are uniquely poised to make a critical investment in the arts at a time when many colleges are pulling back because of the economy. By moving forward now, Macalester can enhance its fine arts programming, which is core to the liberal arts, and better serve our students," Murray explains.

Fundraising is currently at $16 million toward a $24 million goal for the first phase of this project, which includes a new gallery, the music building and concert hall, and a new arts commons gathering space. If fundraising continues on track, the college hopes to break ground in January 2011.
· View architectural renderings of the renovated and expanded spaces
& learn more about the project and alumni in the arts

In this edition:

Campus News

Join us for Old Main Forum
Meet Macalester's Class of 2014
Explore human rights at the 2010 International Roundtable
Holly Muñoz '02 and Danielle Nelson '05 return to Macalester; Stephen Sporer moves into new role
Scots Watch: Volleyball & Men's Soccer

Alumni News

Nominations for 2011 Alumni Awards due Sept. 15
"Welcome to our City" is happening Friday, Oct. 8
El-Kati Lectureship brings Harry J. Elam, Jr., to campus
Macbassador of the Month: Kate Havelin '83

Join us for Old Main Forum

Art: Old Main Forum - A conversation with Macalester President Brian Rosenberg

The second Old Main Forum happens Friday, Sept. 17. Register here by Tuesday, Sept. 14.

More than 80 Macalester alumni and parents from around the world have signed up for the Old Main Forum conference call with President Brian Rosenberg. There is still time to register for the interactive discussion with the president; the deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 14.

At this forum President Rosenberg will discuss Macalester's mission of scholarship with an emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society, and explain how enduring college values come to life on campus today. He'll also give a campus update and take your questions.
· Register to participate in the Old Main Forum

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Meet Macalester's Class of 2014

Collin Calvert '13 asked first-year students why they chose Macalester. See what their answers in this video.

This fall Macalester celebrates the arrival of about 520 first-year students and 25 transfer students. The Class of 2014 was selected from among 4,317 applicants. Of the incoming first year and transfer students, 429 have been involved in community service projects and more than a third have traveled to a different country to work on a mission or service project.
· Find out more about the Class of 2014

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Explore human rights at the 2010 International Roundtable

What are the main human rights concerns for the 21st century? What are the primary forces and contexts responsible for these issues, and why? In what specific ways could human rights be advanced and by whom? These questions and others will be explored at Macalester's 2010 International Roundtable "My Sister's and Brother's Keeper?: Human Rights in the Era of Globalization" to be held Thursday-Saturday, October 7-9 in the John B. Davis Lecture Hall. It is open to the public.

This year's speakers are Philip Alston, the John Norton Pomeroy Professor of Law at New York University School of Law and the 2010-11 James Barr Ames Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School; Rebecca Cook, chair in International Human Rights Law and co-director of the International Programme on Reproductive and Sexual Health Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto; and Macalester Russian Studies and International Studies Professor James von Geldern. Macalester discussants are Professor Ron Barrett, Anthropology, Paul Schadewald, associate director of the Civic Engagement Center, and seniors Proma Sen '11 and Caitlin Hannahan '11.
· More about the International Roundtable
· Read bios of roundtable speakers
· Review International Roundtable program

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Holly Muñoz '02 and Danielle Nelson '05 return to Macalester; Stephen Sporer moves into new role


Holly Muñoz '02 and Danielle Nelson '05 return to Mac, & Stephen Sporer takes on a new role.

Two veteran Macalester staff members, Holly Muñoz '02 and Danielle Nelson '05, return this month. Muñoz joins Macalester's major gifts team and Nelson takes the helm of the Annual Fund on Monday, Sept. 13. In addition, Stephen Sporer moves from his position in Alumni Relations to join the major gifts team on Sept. 27.

When Nelson worked for Alumni Relations from 2005 to 2006, she organized Macalester's first LGBT Reunion, then led the Annual Fund's reunion giving programs from 2006 to 2008. Since then she has worked as director of Western Oregon University's Annual Fund and as its director of Advancement.

Muñoz worked for Macalester's Annual Fund from 2004 to 2006. Since leaving Macalester she has worked as a Realtor with Lynden Realty, started her own independent record label Drawfire Records, and served on the board of the nonprofit Rock Star Supply Co.

Sporer has worked for Alumni Relations since 2006 organizing events and programs for students, young alumni, LGBT alumni, alumni of color, and alumni chapters in Chicago, New York City, and Washington, D.C.

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Scots Watch: Volleyball & Men's Soccer

Highlighted by a men's soccer win over national power Loras (Ia.), the Macalester athletic teams are off to a good start this fall sports season. Fresh off that victory over Loras, the Scots have moved into the No. 7 spot in the first NCAA Division III poll of the year (more) and No. 1 in the North Region poll. All-conference midfielder Stephen Murphy-Logue '11 headed in a crossing pass from teammate Erik Johnson '11 for the game's only goal and the Scots held on for the 1-0 decision. Coach Ian Barker's team is a perfect 3-0 for the young season and hasn't allowed a goal.

New coach Annie Doman and the volleyball team are off to a nice beginning as well, with a 4-1 record. The Scots beat Crown College in Doman's Macalester debut and then went 3-1 at the St. Olaf Invitational. Majra Mucic '11 and Steffanie Fisher '13 were named to the all-tourney team at St. Olaf.
· Keep up with all of our teams at macalester.edu/athletics

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Nominations for 2011 Alumni Awards due Sept. 15

Less than a week remains to make your nomination for the 2011 Alumni Awards. All recipients are nominated by Macalester alumni, faculty, or staff and selected by the nominations committee of the Alumni Board.

The 2010 Alumni Award recipients were honored in June at Reunion.

Which alumni do you think should be honored by Macalester? Make your nomination using this form by Wednesday, Sept. 15.
· Nominate someone for the 2011 Alumni Awards

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"Welcome to our City" is happening Friday, Oct. 8

View a video from the L.A. alumni chapter's August 13 happy hour.
See video.

New to Austin; Boston; Chicago; Washington, D.C.; London; Los Angeles; Milwaukee; New Orleans; New York; Portland, Ore.; San Francisco; Seattle; or Tucson? Be sure to take advantage of Macalester's "Welcome to our City" events, taking place in these 13 metro regions on Friday, Oct. 8.

Meet Macites new to your area as well as long-time residents, share insider information about your city, and network. All alumni and friends are welcome to attend. Interested in hosting an event in your city? Contact Alumni Relations at alumnioffice@macalester.edu.
· See list of "Welcome to our City" events
· Let us know you if you plan to attend

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El-Kati Lectureship brings Harry J. Elam, Jr., to campus

Harry J. Elam, Jr. will speak at Macalester on Monday, Oct. 4.

The speaker has been chosen for the second Mahmoud El-Kati Distinguished Lectureship in American Studies: Stanford University Professor Harry J. Elam, Jr. His keynote address, "Struggling with Racial Legacies: Adrienne Kennedy and the Power of African American Theatre," happens at 4:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, in the Weyerhaeuser Hall Boardroom, and is open to alumni and the public.

The El-Kati Lectureship was established in 2005 by Stanley M. Berry '75, Bertram M. Days '74, and Ava B. Days to honor Professor El-Kati's career at Macalester from 1970-2003. Funds from the endowed lectureship are used to bring distinguished scholars to Macalester for public presentations, classroom appearances, and conversations with students, faculty and the local community. For more information about supporting this lectureship please contact the Advancement Office at 651-696-6039 or advancementoffice@macalester.edu.
· Details about the 2010 El-Kati Lectureship

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Macbassador of the Month: Kate Havelin '83

Kate Havelin '83 is September's Macbassador of the month.

Kate Havelin '83 is September's Macbassador of the month. For the last four years she has volunteered as a first-year dinner host, inviting a professor's class into her home for an evening of conversation. Next month she is hosting dinner for Professor John Kim's first-year class, "Screens." Kate gives regularly to Macalester's Annual Fund, helping ensure that all students receive an excellent Macalester education. She also co-chaired her class's 25-Year Reunion in 2008 and was on her class's reunion committee for her three previous reunions.

Why does Kate do so much for her alma mater? "Mac helped shape me into the person I am now," she says. "I'm happy to have the chance to help others benefit from Macalester."

Macbassadors are alumni who show their passion for their alma mater by volunteering for the college, supporting its mission through their gifts, and telling friends and neighbors about the excellence and uniqueness of a Macalester education.
· Sign up to be a Macbassador
· Congratulate Kate through MacDirect

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Saturday, Sept. 11

2010 Bike MS Ride in Washington
Skagit County Fairgrounds, Mount Vernon, Wash.
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Wednesday, Sept. 15

Alumni Awards 2011 Nominations Deadline
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Friday, Sept. 17
10 a.m.

Old Main Forum: A Conversation with President Rosenberg
Online or by phone
· Details

Saturday, Sept. 18
8 p.m.

Faculty Chamber Music Concert
Concert Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center & Gallery
· Details

Wednesday, Sept. 22
7 p.m.

2010 Alumni Fall Film Series, Part 1 of 8: The Bicycle Thief
John B. Davis Lecture Hall (JBD), Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center
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Thursday, Sept. 23
4:30 p.m.

Kalia Yang, author of The Latehomecomer, speaks about her book
Alexander G. Hill Ballroom, Kagin Commons
· Details

Thursday, Sept. 23
8-10 p.m.

Twin Cities alumni see Eclipsed
Frank Theatre, 3156 23rd Ave. S., Minneapolis
· Details

Thursday, Sept. 23

Mac Reads San Francisco: Discuss The Late Homecomer
Time and location to be determined
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Saturday, Sept. 25

Participate in the Race for the Cure with Chicago area alumni
Grant Park, Chicago
· Details

Wednesday, Sept. 29
7 p.m.

2010 Alumni Fall Film Series, Part 2 of 8: The Verdict
John B. Davis Lecture Hall (JBD), Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center
· Details

Monday, Oct. 4
4:45 p.m.

El-Kati Distinguished Lectureship in American Studies
Board Room, Weyerhaeuser Hall
· Details

Tuesday, Oct. 5
12:30 p.m.

Hear Professor Mark Mazullo in New York City
Jewish Community Center of Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave., New York, N.Y.
· Details

Wednesday, Oct. 6
7 p.m.

2010 Alumni Fall Film Series, Part 3 of 8: Incident at Oglala
John B. Davis Lecture Hall (JBD), Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center
· Details

Thursday, Oct. 7
5:30 p.m.

A conversation with Laurie Hamre in Denver
Holland & Hart, 32nd Fl. - 555 17th Street (17th & Welton), Denver
· Details

Friday, Oct. 8
8 p.m.

Macalester New Music Series: So Percussion
Concert Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center & Gallery
· Details

Saturday, Oct. 9
6:30 p.m.

Family Fest Concert
Concert Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center & Gallery
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Sunday, Oct. 10
4:30-6:30 p.m.

Lowe Lecture: Professor Martha Nussbaum
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel
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Wednesday, Oct. 13
5-7 p.m.

SPEAK! Series: "Performance as Justice Workshop with solidad decosta"
John B. Davis Lecture Hall (JBD), Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center
· Details

Wednesday, Oct. 13
7 p.m.

2010 Alumni Fall Film Series, Part 4 of 8: The Castle
John B. Davis Lecture Hall (JBD), Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center
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Friday, Oct. 15
8 p.m.

Professor Emeritus Carleton Macy Retrospective Concert
Concert Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center & Gallery
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Wednesday, Oct. 20
7 p.m.

2010 Alumni Fall Film Series, Part 5 of 8: In the Name of the Father
John B. Davis Lecture Hall (JBD), Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center
· Details

Friday, Oct. 22
7:30 p.m.

Shostakovich Lecture-Recital by Professor Mark Mazullo
Concert Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center & Gallery
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Saturday, Oct. 23
7:30 p.m.

Macalester College Pipe Band Concert
Concert Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center & Gallery
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Wednesday, Oct. 27
7 p.m.

2010 Alumni Fall Film Series, Part 6 of 8: Midnight Express
John B. Davis Lecture Hall (JBD), Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center
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Thursday, Oct. 28
3 p.m.

Communities in Dialogue: Art and Community on University Ave
The projection site for Wing Young Huie's University Avenue Project
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