The project explores psychogeography\u2014how geographical environments influence emotions and behavior. Cramer hopes this project will help people feel more connected to each other through the places we all share. Originally from the D.C. area, Cramer studied geography at Macalester.<\/p>\n
People can follow Cramer\u2019s Instagram @dioishh<\/a> or subscribe to their Substack<\/a> for publication updates. Or submit your own first kiss and include an email to get updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Geology professors Kelly MacGregor and Karl Wirth were awarded a grant from the Maxwell\/Hanrahan Foundation in support of the Keck Geology Consortium Gateway Program. This Consortium will attract, retain, and develop earth science undergraduate students by providing exceptional field and laboratory experiences that involve students in all aspects of the research process.<\/p>\n St. Paul\u2019s Rondo neighborhood was one of the nation\u2019s most prosperous Black communities in 1950. Labeled \u201cblighted\u201d under the federal highway program, the construction of I-94 destroyed the heart of its business and residential district.<\/p>\n Macalester student Jolie Davis \u201928 received a grant to support an internship preserving Rondo\u2019s history. Using Roblox Studio, she created \u201cEnter the Rondo-Verse,\u201d a virtual, immersive platform that invites users to experience the community\u2019s past and present. Her work drew on two semesters of study about African American history and the use of design to preserve that evidence.<\/p>\n Davis recently presented her exhibit at the 110th Annual Conference of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History in Atlanta. Her talk was among 12 sessions on Afrofuturist Design, which also featured two presentations by Macalester alum Larry Alexander \u201973 on British law and the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Watch the presentation here (YouTube).<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Theater and Dance Professor Cl\u00e1udia Tatinge Nascimento co-taught a workshop \u201cDance and Theatricality: Building a Personal Vocabulary\u201d <\/a>and served on a panel \u201cCultural Continuum in Contemporary Dance\u201d<\/a> at the Center for Ballet and the Arts at NYU.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Macalester student Mo Chang \u201929 was awarded a Visiting Fellowship at the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, a leading think tank based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He will produce policy analysis and support policy development in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.<\/p>\n \u201cWith this award supporting my policy research and studies, I\u2019m excited to directly contribute to policy advocacy while also publishing my work in the journal,\u201d Chang said. \u201cIt was a highly competitive process, so I\u2019m really grateful and excited for the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n The Jungle Theater in Minneapolis opened The Cherry Orchard<\/a> on October 4 where it will run until November 9. Set in a world teetering on the edge of transformation, Anton Chekhov\u2019s The Cherry Orchard follows a family confronting and evading the traumas of the past and the realities of the present. This performance features Randy Reyes, assistant professor in Macalester\u2019s theater and dance department. With a contemporary lens, this adaptation invites audiences to consider the perils of refusing to acknowledge the shifting landscape of our present moment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Macalester earned #18 in The Princeton Review\u2019s Top 50 Green Colleges for 2026<\/a>, earning a 97\/99 Green Rating among 388 environmentally friendly colleges profiled.<\/p>\n \u201cAmong the hundreds of schools we surveyed for this project, Macalester, which offers excellent academics, is also a standout for its record of environmentally-responsible practices,\u201d said Rob Franek<\/a>, The Princeton Review\u2019s editor-in-chief.<\/p>\n The rankings evaluate renewable energy use, recycling programs, conservation efforts, and environmental studies offerings through school-reported data and student surveys. Macalester\u2019s Top 50 placement<\/a> recognizes its superb sustainability practices and commitment to sustainability education.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Also, for the second consecutive year, Macalester ranks #2 among baccalaureate institutions in the Sustainable Campus Index<\/a>, earning a gold rating. Published annually by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, the Index celebrates colleges leading in sustainability as measured through STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System)\u2014a framework used by hundreds of institutions to measure and improve their environmental performance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Macalester graduate Burcu Sahin \u201910 made this year\u2019s 40 under 40 list from Ad Age<\/a>, a global media brand that provides news, data, and analysis on the advertising, marketing, and media industries. This year\u2019s list, narrowed down from several hundred entries, serves as inspiration for current and future leaders in marketing and advertising. Ad Age praised Sahin for reaching the next generations in her work with Mars, selling gum to Gen Zers after finding it helps them focus.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Macalester student Loree Keushgerian \u201927 was named a 2025-2026 Imagining America Joy of Giving Something Fellow, one of eight undergraduates selected nationwide for using art to uplift diverse stories and build community. Keushgerian studies studio art and media and cultural studies at Macalester.<\/p>\n The fellowship aims to elevate photography and digital media as pathways for students to pursue careers and make a difference in their communities. Fellows receive a $2,000 tuition scholarship, mentorship, and financial support for a community project. They attend the 2025 Imagining America National Gathering in Las Cruces, New Mexico, participate in virtual learning exchanges, and connect with a national network of scholars, artists, and community organizers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Macalester placed third among small schools (under 3,000 undergraduates) for contributions to Teach for America. The nonprofit organization finds, develops, and supports leaders to transform education and expand educational opportunity for all children.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you or someone you know recently earned an award, fellowship, or honor and would like it to be considered for inclusion in next month\u2019s Maccolades, please let Communications & Marketing know by filling out this Maccolades form<\/a>. 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<\/p>\nRondo neighborhood exhibit shines at national conference<\/h2>\n
Taking the stage at NYU<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nShaping Southeast Asian policy<\/h2>\n
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From classroom to stage<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nDoubling down on green excellence<\/h2>\n
Marketing whiz recognized<\/h2>\n
Picture perfect fellowship<\/h2>\n
Training leaders who transform classrooms<\/h2>\n
How to be considered for future Maccolades<\/h2>\n