Home News 2018 October Archive: Oct 2018 A First Research Experience Last summer, Robert Anibogu dug into evolutionary biology research after only his first year on campus. Meet the New Tenure-track Faculty This year, nine new tenure-track professors are in Mac classrooms. Macalester holds seventh Macathon Nov. 9-10 with cash prizes totaling over $2000 99 Macalester students making up 20 teams will work more than 24 hours non-stop and overnight. Thinking in World Terms Creative Enterprise Entrepreneur Mollie Windmiller ’03 is driven by a passion for design and connection. Lecture Notes: The Age of Migration From Kentucky to Mongolia, geography professor Holly Barcus studies how people migrate. Kofi Annan’s Extraordinary Legacy Macalester mourns the loss of Kofi Annan ’61, “the ultimate embodiment of Macalester’s mission.” The Power of Storytelling Three Mac friends team up to produce This Land Is, a children’s book designed to build empathy. Bringing Congress Together A new exchange created by a Mac alum aims to build bridges in Congress. Professor Perspectives Through published commentaries, Mac faculty members speak up about complex issues. Intro to Your First Course Take a peek inside the classrooms of Macalester’s distinctive first-year courses. Macalester receives $800,000 grant from Mellon Foundation: Grant will facilitate innovative approaches to curriculum development Macalester Theater and Dance Dept. presents its 2018 Fall Dance Concert, Breath Bound, Nov. 9–10 Breath Bound includes works by faculty members Jill Lile and Patricia Brown as well as student works. Campus Desk, Global Work Kaitlyn Lindaman got to intern with both USAID and the State Department—without having to leave St. Paul. Family Fest Photo Booth 2018 Mahmoud El-Kati Distinguished Lectureship with Dr. Marc Lamont Hill This year's speaker is Dr. Marc Lamont Hill. Engaging the Cities Each summer, 12 Chuck Green Fellows partner with local organizations throughout the Twin Cities to study civic engagement and get involved. Macalester Moment Campaign Launch This campaign focuses on building support for the college in four key areas: financial aid and scholarships, faculty and academic support, program support, and the Macalester Fund. Macalester Launches $100 Million Fundraising Campaign to Invest in Access and Excellence The campaign priorities reflect the college’s strategic plan and include: The Macalester Fund, Financial Aid, Faculty and Academic Support, and Program Support. Fall Job and Internship Fair More than 55 employers attended. The Macalester Moment This targeted fundraising campaign builds on the access and excellence that define Macalester’s foundation. Previous Next