Home News 2022 Archive: 2022 Art history professor’s book illuminates curators of Tate Modern exhibit Dr. Joanna Inglot, an expert on 20th century Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, is a special guest at a Tate Modern opening about an exhibit of her work. Intriguing Titles, Intriguing Courses There's no shortage of courses with eye-catching titles. This fall, we looked into three of them. Why the Black Panther multiverse is more than entertainment Dr. Walter Greason developed the “Wakanda Syllabus," a bibliography exploring the artistic and cultural context of Marvel’s Black Panther comics and the fictional world of Wakanda. Macathon is a wrap Twenty-four hours, 20 teams, and lots of snacks at this year's Macathon. Maccolades for October 2022: A Broadway star, a new book on autonomous vehicles, student academic awards and more Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from October 2022. Mac students, professor publish research on redlining and air pollution Biology Professor Mary Heskel, Elizabeth Hrycyna ‘21, Jennings Mergenthal ‘21, and Saiido Noor ‘23 recently published their original research on redlining and air pollution. International Roundtable and student research Seven student-led sessions are being held this year. Maccolades for September 2022: Writing center innovation, a presidential nomination, theater honors, and more Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from September 2022. Community Fellows Students work with community partners through a Macalester program US News, others rank Macalester College among nation’s top liberal arts colleges Macalester's rankings include 9th for most innovative and 11th in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News and World Report, among others. Study away in the Galápagos English major Anna Šverclová dives into an environmental science study away experience on Isla San Cristóbal. New study examines how social bonds contributed to pandemic resilience in Argentina Dr. Eric Carter, Edens Professor of Geography and Global Health, co-wrote a paper about social capital and cohesion during the COVID-19 pandemic in northwest Argentina Macalester presents honorary degree to activist, author Winona LaDuke The renowned activist, author, environmentalist and parent of a Mac alum was on campus to receive the award and deliver the keynote address for the college’s annual First Thursday celebration. Summer at a Startup Learning the ropes of a startup through a Macalester grant Maccolades for Summer 2022: Brainy athletes, a Hollywood adaptation, and more Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from Summer 2022. Twelve athletic teams recognized for academic excellence Scots score high GPAs Summer internships Macalester students work at internships all over the world. Connecting Ukrainians to US Employers Two students aim to connect refugees to work in the United States. Volunteer Spotlight: Imagining Macalester’s Future Twenty-three Strategic Planning Champions helped lead the Imagine, Macalester planning process and amplified Mac community voices. Work Wisdom: David Smail ’87 The chief legal officer at ADT shares lessons he's learned about leadership. Books: Summer 2022 Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff. Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next
