{"id":17,"date":"2019-12-12T17:17:37","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T17:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/160-admissions\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2026-03-04T03:25:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T03:25:20","slug":"visit-days","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/visit-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Attend a Junior Visit Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Junior Visit Days provide an introduction to Macalester for high school juniors and their families. This program includes information sessions, sample classes, a campus tour, and more.<\/p>\n \t <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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REGISTER FOR JUNIOR VISIT DAY<\/h2>\n

Find details and register for Junior Visit Day. Families and guests are welcome!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n Friday, March 27<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Have questions about Junior Visit Days? Contact admissions@macalester.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Junior Visit Day Schedule <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8:15 a.m. – Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus<\/strong>
Check-in for your day and select your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:00 a.m. – John B. Davis Lecture Hall<\/strong>
Welcome Session<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:40 a.m.<\/strong>
Choose from a campus tour or a sample class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intro to Data Science<\/strong><\/strong>
Professor Leslie Myint (Math, Stats, and Computer Science)
<\/em>This course provides an introduction to the handling, analysis, and interpretation of the big datasets being collected in science, commerce, and government. Provides an accessible foundation useful for work in natural and social sciences, statistics, and computer science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psychology of Climate Action<\/strong><\/strong>
Professor Christie Manning (Environmental Studies)<\/em>
Asserting \u201cenvironmental problems\u201d do not exist; they are, in fact, human behavior problems, this mini-class uses psychological principles to explore the web of factors underlying sustainable practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:50 a.m.<\/strong>
Choose from a campus tour or a sample class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leadership in Global Context<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Professor Ahmed Samatar (International Studies)
<\/em>Leadership is among the deepest features of associational life, pervading every profession and institution, especially in the age of complex global change. How does a leader form a vision, gain legitimacy, and act decisively?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sounding the Starry Vault: Beethoven and Kant’s Sublime<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Professor Mark Mazullo (Music)
Through guided discussion and brief piano performances, Professor Mazullo will introduce participants to Beethoven\u2019s Piano Sonata No. 32, the writings of Immanuel Kant, and exploration of the far reaches of the universe. Class is sure to delight all guests, regardless of prior musical knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00 p.m – Kagin Commons<\/strong>
Lunch provided by campus food service partner Bon App\u00e8tit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1:00 p.m. <\/strong>
Choose from a campus tour or the \u201cAsk a Mac Student\u201d panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Weyerhaeuser Boardroom<\/strong>
Grab a snack, ask lingering questions, and chat with current students and Admissions staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unable to join us for a Junior Visit Day? Individual campus visits<\/a> are another way to experience Macalester.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Explore our video viewbook and discover more about our values, academics, and location in the Twin Cities. See the videos, photos, and details that give you an inside view into our Macalester community. <\/p>\n\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t

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Helpful Information<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \n Maps & Directions\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re traveling by plane, bus, train or car, here\u2019s how you get to our campus.<\/p>\n \n

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Find lodging options near campus and in our surrounding downtowns of St. Paul and Minneapolis. <\/p>\n \n

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Questions about Macalester? Drop us a line.<\/p>\n \n

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