Home News 2021 Page 7 Archive: 2021 60-Second Syllabus: Environmental Classics All it takes is 60 seconds to learn more about this course. Virtual Explorations Students used winter break to gain career skills and collaborate on solutions for healing border communities in crisis. Macalester student chasing Olympic dream in the Netherlands Conor McDermott-Mostowy '22 is competing in this year's condensed long track speedskating season in Heerenveen, Netherlands. Career Exploration team featured in new book by New York Times columnist The Price You Pay for College by Ron Lieber features a conversation with Career Exploration Dean Mindy Deardurff. Macalester English professor receives Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship The fellowships are awarded annually by the Jerome Foundation to early-career artists based in Minnesota and New York City. Macalester professor named to board of The Kamala Harris Project The project consists of a collective of scholars across disciplines who will track all aspects of Kamala Harris’ tenure as the nation’s first woman of color to serve as vice president. “We’re Here.” The Alumni Board’s Athletics Working Group (AWG) is finding ways to connect alumni to student-athletes. Sound Arguments A political science course teaches students how to argue with skill, passion—and kindness. Revision to – “You’ve Got a Chance to Make This Country Whole” Mahmoud El-Kati shaped generations of students. He’s no longer teaching, but his work continues. Governor’s Office selects President Rivera to help guide Young Women’s Initiative Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan have named Macalester College President Suzanne Rivera to the Executive Council for the Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota (YWI). Big Questions with Professor Sam Asarnow In November, President Suzanne Rivera talked with philosophy professor Sam Asarnow about how we balance our commitment to the greater good with our desire to exercise personal autonomy in a pandemic. Books: Winter 2021 Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff. Lecture Notes: Rumors in History Professor Karin Vélez examines how fiction can overshadow reality, even when we have all the facts. An American in Paris Josh Timberlake ’96 found a career that applied both of his majors and took him on an international adventure. Demoya Gordon Makes the Case for Justice The 2006 alum fought against Prada’s racist iconography—and won. Democracy in Action In last fall’s election season, a new class immersed students in the democratic process. Wise Words for Turbulent Times Alumni share perspectives on how to move forward. “You’ve Got a Chance to Make This Country Whole” Mahmoud El-Kati shaped generations of students. He’s no longer teaching, but his work continues. Breaking New Ground in Biostatistics Suzanne Dufault ’15 applies a biostatistics lens to pressing public health problems, including dengue fever. Creative Stages "Perspectives," this year's fall Theater and Dance Department show, was rehearsed on Zoom and performed on livestream. Shelf Conscious: Susan Fox Ever wonder about all those books lining professors' offices? We're with you. Prev 1 … 4 5 6 7 8 Next
