ON THE MAP. Nicole Derse '00 put herself on the map. She runs progressive political campaigns in California.
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You don't have to be a rocket scientist to make a change in the world. Creating an urban garden, teaching second graders about community service or serving as a local councilperson all make a difference in the world and in our community. Let us know what you are doing with your Macalester education.

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LATEST PROFILE
Training Tomorrow’s Scientists

Much of Professor Rebecca Hoye’s research focuses on taking compounds, structures found in nature, and trying to duplicate them in the laboratory. One of her students, senior chemistry major Erica Schultz of Owatonna, Minnesota, (left) is in the midst of 15 months of research seeking to expand this kind of synthesis to another compound. read more about their work»

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Susan Haigh ’73 is president of TwinCities Habitat for Humanity. She is also a Macalester trustee and donor. “At Macalester, I found demanding classes,great professors and engaged classmates—and an environment that encouraged me to learn not just by being in the classroom,but by connecting with the community. Interning at the State Office of Consumer Affairs; lobbying for a ‘banthecan’ bill at the Minnesota Legislature; serving as a teacher’s aide in a junior high social studies class; protesting against the Vietnam War; and helping kids learn to read in a church sponsored after-school program were all part of my Macalester experience."

WHO HAVE WE PUT ON THE MAP?

Mac Grads Teach for America.
Jess Hasken says, "I taught a lesson on how it is possible to earn PhD’s in just about anything, from medicine to music to art as long as you have the ability to problem solve. I put up a sign on my wall that says, 'Welcome Future Doctors.' Now those same 20 students are talking about how they can use the scientific method to solve any sort of problem." Read her Q&A»

Making a difference--right now
Timothy Den Herder-Thomas is one of many students who are creating tangible solutions right now. The Macalester Conservation and Renewable Energy Society—MacCARES—is a student organization that addresses global warming through energy efficiency, smart design and renewable energy. more»

With your gift to Macalester, you are in a high school classroom with award- winning science educator John Ring... You are in the forefront of education reform with Warren Simmons... And you are supporting today’s students as they study and research how education shapes the world. more»

Promoting More Thoughtful Development.Katie Eukel ’04 manages strategic communications and media activities at Transit for Livable Communities, which is a Twin Cities-based nonprofit advocacy organization that promotes transit, walking, bicycling, and more thoughtful development. Katie is passionate about how well-framed communications can advance policy goals, and ultimately create social change and feels lucky to work at an organization that values that passion!

Student Natalie Espejo shares her views on The Institute for Global Citizenship and it's plans for a new "green" building. more»
(at right: Natalia Espejo (in red) greets then-Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan ’61 during his visit to Macalester April 22, 2006.)

Exploring Compelling Issues Facing China and the East Asian Region.Erik Wiertelak, psychology, and 12 other Macalester professors who took part in the 2006 Faculty Development International Seminar in China more»

Monitoring glaciers in the North American Rockies. Geology Professor Kelly MacGregor is concerned about the North American Rockies — specifically how the glaciers there are changing in response to rising global temperatures and other variables. more»

Creating a sustainable world. Kevin ’95 and Jennifer (Jo) ’96 Opdyke Wilhelm (left) have found their passion in making our world more sustainable—Jo as an ecologist monitoring the freshwater systems of Washington’s King County and Kevin as a sustainability consultant working with non-profits and corporations. more»

Collaborating to end poverty and spark hope in Chicago. “To end poverty, people have got to figure out locally what’s the right thing to do,” says Dr. Bud Ogle ’64, “These universal problems are very local, and local problems are also very universal.” more»