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New Student Programs
As you begin your Macalester career, it is important to remember that some of the most important educational opportunities take place outside the classroom. The descriptions below and their related links detail information about co-curricular opportunities for first-year students.
Lives of Commitment: A program that engages 30 first-year students in community service and intentional reflection on issues of social justice, ethical and religious commitments, and the integration of values with work. Throughout the year, each student will spend 3 hours each week as part of a small group at one of six nonprofit organizations that engage immigrant and refugee or childhood education issues. One distinguishing aspect of this program is the time spent in discussion with other participants about one's own commitments. Note: The program begins with a required pre-orientation urban retreat for students (August 18-21). Students chosen for Lives of Commitment cannot participate in pre-orientation MacWard Bound trips. For more information, and to complete an application, visit http://www.macalester.edu/lilly/loc.html. Applications should be received no later than Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
MacWard Bound Outdoor Adventure Program: The mission of MacWard Bound is to provide group experiences in which new students will experience supportive community, open communication, relationship building and teamwork in an experiential outdoor environment. MacWard Bound offers professionally guided Outward Bound and Wilderness Inquiry trips that will occur August 16-August 20, 2008. An upperclass Macalester student will accompany the groups to provide mentorship and share their Macalester perspectives with first year students. The trips include exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Superior National Hiking Trail. For more information, visit http://www.macalester.edu/campusprograms/MacWardBound.html. Applications are available here, and should be received no later than Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
Bonner Community Scholar Program: From business, to government, and non-profit management the world needs courageous leadership inspired by service. With this in mind, this Fall 2008, Macalester will accept 15 first-year students into the Bonner Community Scholar Program. The Bonner Program is an opportunity for students to use their energy, talents and leadership skills to engage in significant community service. Participants receive training, financial support and discussion opportunities with a group of other engaged students. Bonner students nationwide are changing lives, transforming communities and making an impact. The Macalester Civic Engagement Center invites you to apply! For the application and more information go to http://www.macalester.edu/cec/programs/bonner.html. Applications for should be received no later than Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
Pluralism & Unity Program: Now entering its eighth year, the Pluralism &
Unity Program is designed to give first-year students an opportunity to build strong and effective relationships
within and across racial and cultural backgrounds. The program aims to create a community of people who
are committed to exploring issues of race, culture, and identity, and working to end racism in a global
context. As you know, Macalester’s commitment to multiculturalism and internationalism are two of its
strengths and core values. This program is an excellent opportunity to be part of what makes Macalester so
special: students, faculty, and staff from many different parts of the United States and the world; the various
cultural backgrounds that each person brings; and the college’s location in a major metropolitan area in the
Midwest of the United States. Learn more and apply here. The preferred deadline for returning completed
applications is Friday, July 18, 2008.
Macalester College Mission and Statement of Purpose
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