Home News Articles Page 5 Articles Three Macalester professors awarded tenure Lauren Milne, Mina Kinukawa, and Abby Marsh have been awarded tenure. English professor remakes women of faith in debut poetry collection In Theophanies, Professor Sarah Ghazal Ali explores what it means to have a woman's body when in Scripture that body is used to bring forth a divine message or prophet. Immigrant stories on stage, student awards, food security solutions, 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 November 2024. You Said: On Building Community How are you making your communities better? Last Look: Homecoming A look back at over one-hundred years of Homecoming celebrations. Empowering Entrepreneurship Basir Talayee ’25, his sisters, and Mac students are helping young Afghan women continue their educations. Shelf Conscious: Dr. Sumeet Patwardhan Ever wonder about all those books lining professors' offices? We're with you. Sounding Board: Hope of a Better Tomorrow President Rivera writes about Macalester's responsibility to prepare students to become engaged voters Conducting Life Christopher Franklin ’90 on the life of a conductor, his love of opera, and where to start if you are new to opera. Everything Happens: The Gospel According to Kate Bowler ’02 Duke Divinity School professor, author, and podcaster Dr. Kate Bowler ’02 takes aim at our toxic positivity and cultural obsession with perfection. How High-Impact Practices Build Better Scots Five students explain how high-impact practices have changed their lives. Books: Fall 2024 Books recently published by Macalester faculty, alumni, and staff. Lecture Notes: US Constitutional Law and Thought In Professor Patrick Schmidt’s course, students learn how American government is organized and operates. Lions and Tigers—and Pigeons As president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman ’92 helps people appreciate the wildlife all around them. In latest book, geography professor offers new way forward for agriculture in Africa Professor Bill Moseley's new work examines the history of food security and agricultural development in four African nations. Work Wisdom: Maggie Abeles ’17 Maggie Abeles '17 is an investor, operations specialist, and a chief digital officer, at Newbound. Athletics: Scots Find Success On The Pitch Support Macalester athletics and read about soccer successes. Macalester ranks #2 in Sustainable Campus Index Macalester College has been recognized again as a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index, receiving a Gold rating and the #2 ranking among Baccalaureate Institutions. Moot court champs, expanding access, ambassador for peace, 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 October 2024. Psychology professor’s research offers first look at popular ‘gentle parenting’ movement Psychology Professor Annie Pezalla teams up with Professor Alice Davidson from Rollins College for a study on gentle parenting. The Untold Stories of Lake and Minnehaha A look into the intersection’s past reveals ongoing struggles over who “belongs” in public space and to whom public space belongs. Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 28 Next
