Home News 2024 February Archive: Feb 2024 Maccolades for January and February 2024: Global leadership, a historical appointment, and more Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by the Macalester community. Publishing with Professors: Student-Faculty Research Collaborations Collection of faculty-student research published in academic journals, magazines, and news outlets from March 2022—December 2023. New exhibition Deathpower opens at Law Warschaw Gallery Guest-curated by Erin Robideaux Gleeson, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the ways that death multiplies life. Astronomy professor uses radio telescopes to decipher the mystery of how galaxies form Professor John Cannon researches dwarf galaxies and reveals their role in our universe. The Notes We Shared The class notes shared throughout the past 150 years provide a window into our lives and our world. Books: Winter 2024 Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff. How It Started, How It’s Going Entrepreneurship and innovation programs at Mac have helped alumni launch successful careers in art, government, venture capital–and more. Professor Bill Moseley elected to lead American Association of Geographers Professor Bill Moseley first elected leader from a non-R1 institution in American Association of Geographers World Championships Up Next for Speed Skating Star Two years after missing the Olympics, Conor McDermott-Mostowy ʼ24 is still grinding for the 2026 games—with a quick stop at the Speed Skating World Championships Macalester College named a top producer of Fulbright US students Macalester College was again named a top producing institution for Fulbright US students for 2023-2024 An Annotated Field Guide to the Katharine Ordway Natural History Study Area At Macalester’s “second campus” students observe and learn about the natural world. Work Wisdom: Molly Ahearn ’81 Graphic designer Molly Ahearn '81 shares advice about networking, mentorship, and more. Celebrating Leaney Field and Bolstorff Court Two legendary Macalester coaches honored at fall ceremonies. Breaking Records Men's swimming and diving sets seven school records at December meet. Serious Fun With playful persistence, award-winning puppeteer Chris Griffith ’92 is working to keep the Cherokee language alive. Fitness For All At her Minneapolis gym, Hannah Wydeven ’09 has created a supportive culture that welcomes all bodies. Shelf Conscious: Professor Cari Gillen-O’Neel Associate professor of psychology Cari Gillen-O’Neel discusses the books that have influenced her academic pursuits. Unpacking Academic Freedom at Congress to Campus Former US representatives Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) and Rob Woodall (R-Ga.) visit Macalester for the second Congress to Campus event. Black Box Theater Named for James A. Williams ’77 Macalester's black box theater has been renamed in honor of prominent Twin Cities actor, James A. Williams ’77. Sounding Board: Celebrating 150 Years President Rivera reflects on 150 years of Macalester College. Language and Music In Professor Morgan Sleeper’s course, students learn how language and music intersect to communicate and convey social meaning. Previous 1 2 Next
