Home News Alumni Category: Alumni Kofi Annan’s Legacy Learn how the legacy of Kofi Annan '61 has touched the lives of Macalester alumni. Fun in the Sun at Reunion 2019 Reunion 2019 featured a great turnout--and great weather! From Ebola Discoveries to Positive Coaching At this year's Reunion, nine alumni were recognized for their outstanding work and commitment to Macalester's values. Pictured here is Lowell Gess ’42, who founded a clinic in Sierra Leone that became an Ebola research and treatment hub. Mac Book News: Spring 2019 Books written by alumni Group Travel After 11 Mac friends dispersed around the world during junior year, they wanted to honor their friendships with a special reunion—and January was their chance. Shelf Conscious: Nadya Nedelsky Ever wonder about all those books lining professors’ offices? We’re with you. National Champion Next year, Aguiar will pursue a master’s of public policy and administration at Syracuse University. Sustainability Update: Spring 2019 With 2020 just around the corner, Macalester is fast approaching the deadlines for some of its sustainability commitments: zero waste by 2020, 30 percent real food by 2020, and carbon neutral by 2025. Huddle up with Donnie Brooks Macalester’s new director of athletics, Donald (Donnie) Brooks, arrived on campus in January. Opening Scene Mac’s new theater and dance building gives students the space to take their ideas from imagination to creation. Language Evangelists Mac's linguists love how you talk. Shaping a Better Macalester: EEO at 50 Years Alumni and staff reflect on the successes, challenges, and impact of Expanded Educational Opportunities, Macalester’s first college access program. Bright Future Reynaldo Rodriguez ’85 applies his business acumen to expanding the reach of renewable energy. Lecture Notes: Imagining the American West History professor Katrina Phillips discusses her research on so-called "Indian pageants." Breaking out of Boxes Rachel Gold’s young adult fiction includes the first novel with a transgender main character. Mental Models Robert Desimone ’74 sees cognitive wonders firsthand. Fragile President Rosenberg writes about the financial situations many colleges are facing. It’s About Time Fred Swaniker '99 and Marlon James have long inspired the Mac community. Now they're part of TIME's "Most Influential People" list. Big Questions Boston: Have Algorithms Made the World Better or Worse? Algorithms shape our lives. They affect how we communicate, whom we date, and how we learn about the world. Theatrical Practice Stephen Fedo ’72 juggles multiple roles: actor, director, playwright, and general counsel. Changing Company Culture Caroline Karanja ’12 is helping organizations talk about equity—and take action. Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 15 Next
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