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Lecture Notes: Philosophy of Technology

Philosophy professor Diane Michelfelder considers how we shape technology—and how technology shapes us.

Intergenerational Learning

Anthropology professor Dianna Shandy asked her students to partner up for a semester-long assignment—not with one another, but with women 80–95 years old.

Global Citizens

Three seniors—Kevin Xiong, Tasneem Issa, and Miranda Harris— received the college’s Global Citizenship Student Award this spring

Kofi Annan and Brian Rosenberg in Conversation

During his recent campus visit, Kofi Annan ’61 reflected on current global challenges, leadership, and his own journey.

A Slice of Olin-Rice

All summer, Mac’s science center bustled as professors and students dug into collaborative research.

Coming of Age in the Great Depression

After publishing 10 books as an internationally respected scholar, professor emeritus Calvin Roetzel just wrapped up a new project: his first memoir.

First Jobs

That initial post-college job is an unforgettable part of forging a work life. Eight alumni share their stories.

Why We Ask

Five Macalester alumni and one student receive U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships (CLS)

"Critical" languages are those that are less commonly taught in U.S. schools, but are essential for America’s engagement with the world.

Fashionable Expressions

Junior Samuel Fleming brings together his love of art with his economics major.

Zeena Yasmine Fuleihan ’18 Honored by Nick Adams Short Story Contest

A Macalester senior's short story took home the Honorable Mention in this competitive writing contest.

Professor Penelope Geng Receives Prestigious Fellowship

Professor Geng will spend a semester probing the rare collections of the Huntington Library in San Marino, Calif.

A Q&A with Amy Thielen ’97

The James Beard Award-winning food writer and memoirist discusses food, culture, and finding her purpose.

Powers of Observation

Out in a field on an early spring day with snow still on the ground, students look for birds as part of their coursework in Ornithology.

Macalester student receives Boren Scholarship

Gianna Brassil ’20 will be studying Azerbaijani at the Azerbaijan Language University in Baku, Azerbaijan, next year for six months on a full government scholarship.

The Nature of Sculpture

Stanton Sears's sculpture class "Basic Sculpture with a Dose of Hot Metal" features creativity, concentration, and a little danger.

Alumni to be honored at Macalester Reunion in June

Reunion 2018 will be held on campus June 8-10

Five seniors receive 2018 Fulbright Awards

Russell Fillmore-Brady and Carsten Haas both received an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Fulbright to Germany, Jennifer Chung received an English Teaching Assistant Fulbright to Brazil, Andrea Kvietok received a Research Fulbright Grant to Senegal, and Caroline Peters received an English Teaching Assistant Fulbright to Colombia.

Fred Swaniker, Founder of African Leadership University, to speak at Macalester Commencement

Commencement will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 12, at the college.

Class of 2018—What’s Next?

As the Class of 2018 prepares to head off into the world, here's a preview of what a few have planned.

Pain Reliever

With enthusiasm and a sense of wonder, Carolyn Fairbanks ’91 tackles one of the biggest medical challenges of our time.