Macalester Today - Fall 2014

River Refuge

Life on the River

The Mississippi, flowing just a mile from campus, exerts a strong pull on student life at Macalester.

Foundation Fellows

Two Mac alumni are helping diversify the Twin Cities philanthropy community

Ultimate Exec

Denitza Batchvarova ’06 uses her business skills to help run a company promoting mixed martial arts.

Ink Spot

Brianne Farley ’06 is building an impressive career as a children’s book author and illustrator.

Second in Command

A city focus on racial equity persuaded Kristin Beckmann ’92 to become St. Paul’s deputy mayor.