Archive: Apr 2022

April 2022 Maccolades: An Awards Season Bonanza

Fulbrights, Watsons, grants and more

Eight Mac seniors receive 2022-23 Fulbright awards

Congratulations, Class of 2022

Farewell, but not goodbye, graduates

2022 Global Citizenship Award Winners

Three students received this award

Ten Years of MacReads

Emily P.G. Erickson ’08 created the book club for Twin Cities Mac alumni in 2011.

Work Wisdom: Lawrence Perelman ’98

Perelman shares lessons he's learned as founder of Semantix Creative Group.

“Between Two Maples”

In a new series, the Alumni Board's Diversity Working Group facilitates conversations between alumni from diverse backgrounds.

Tournament Triumphs

Mac men's basketball experienced success and fan support during this year's MIAC playoffs.

Shelf Conscious: Susanna Drake

Ever wonder about all those books lining professors' offices? We're with you.

Books: Spring 2022

Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff.

Perspectives on Climate Justice

As part of a worldwide teach-in this spring, a panel discussion used a climate justice framework to envision a better future.

The Power of Podcasting

How alumni and faculty are embracing the medium of audio storytelling.

Lecture Notes: Exploring Sensation and Perception

Professor Eric Wiertelak examines how our brains make sense of the world around us.

Building a More Inclusive Economy

By digitizing lending processes for nonprofit and community lenders, Nick Elders ’01 is empowering the nation’s small businesses.

A Long Journey to City Hall

In Lowell, Massachusetts, Sokhary Chau ’96 is the country’s first Cambodian American mayor.

Where We Lived

In a digital timeline, Andie Walker ’23 knits together a history of Mac’s student housing.

Professors Look Beyond the Lecture

Macalester faculty members find creative ways to help students learn even the most challenging concepts.

Mac to the Future

A longtime history professor asked a generation of students to imagine the rest of their lives.

The Missing Piece

Mandi Masden’s puzzle company fills a cultural gap in the jigsaw market.

Investing in Access

President Rivera on Macalester's commitment to access.

Unfiltered: Spring 2022

We ask several students from the Class of 2023 five simple questions—over and over, each semester until they graduate.