Archive: Aug 2024

Maccolades for Summer 2024: Among the best in books, career services, waste reduction, 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 2024.

Sounding Board: Our Obligations to Foster Respectful Dialogue

Biography of Old Main

The beautiful, chaotic life of Macalester’s most iconic building.

Software Design and Development

Professor Joslenne Peña believes that developing empathy and inclusiveness is just as crucial as learning code.

Volunteer Spotlight: Kathleen Pinkett ’75

Kathleen Pinkett ’75 speaks on giving back to Macalester as a volunteer

Beyond the Border

As immigration emerges as a top election issue, Cristobal Ramón ’06 ensures that accurate data informs the discussion.

Work Wisdom: Achal Sondhi ’07

Achal Sondhi ’07 shares career lessons from finance and energy.

Last Look: A Boat of Their Own

During her time at Mac, professor Ruth Schellberg led groups of students and colleagues on week-long expeditions into the Boundary Waters.

Presidential Panel

Macalester’s past and present leaders reflect on their years at the college.

A Not-So-Retiring Retirement

After a successful career in health care analytics, Erin DeRuggiero ’96 is focusing on supporting up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

Code of Conduct

With a grounding in history and political science, B. Todd Jones ’79 has navigated high-profile roles in law enforcement, government, and the National Football League.

They Love to Disc

Ultimate Frisbee club team takes fifth at Nationals

New 2024 Alumni Board Members

Learn more about the newest members of the Alumni Board

Books: Summer 2024

Books recently published by Macalester faculty, alumni, and staff

Abstract Expressions: Dr. Kristi Curry Rogers

Faculty research in a nutshell

Labors of Love and Literature

English professor Andrea Kaston Tange's nineteenth-century British literature class took a trip back to the days of sewing by hand.

Macalester to outsource investment management

For the first time in Macalester’s history, the college will partner with a private firm to manage its investments.