Here's your news for May from on- and off-campus The class of 2028 recently declared their majors and were celebrated during Maize and Blue Daize in April. Spring at Carleton also means plenty of Ultimate Frisbee, and, once again, four club teams (Syzygy, CUT, Eclipse, and CHOP) are headed to Nationals. Off the field, President Byerly recently engaged in a conversation with Pete Buttigieg in front of a packed chapel crowd. Our Career Center was recognized with a Career Innovation Award. Fellow alumni are also making news and being recognized; Nicholas Roberts '96 was profiled for his teaching at Sewanee, and Lynn Stephen '79 was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. If you've got news of your own to share, do get in touch, and read on for more news from campus and beyond.
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Carleton named fifth-highest producer of Peace Corps volunteers among small colleges in 2026 The Peace Corps announced its rankings of colleges and universities that produced the highest number of Peace Corps volunteers in 2026. Carleton is proud to be recognized as the fifth-highest producer of volunteers this year among small colleges, which includes institutions with fewer than 5,000 undergraduates.
Since the Peace Corps’ founding in 1961, 542 Carls have served abroad as volunteers. The College currently has 11 alumni serving in nine countries around the world, including Benin, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Kenya, Kosovo, Morocco, Namibia, and Paraguay. Learn more about Carleton's Peace Corps tradition.
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Dacie Moses House featured in the New York Times
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Carleton honors Alumni Association Award recipients
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Book celebrating the centennial of the Arb
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In Person and Virtual:
Friday May 8, 10:50 a.m. CDT
Skinner Memorial Chapel Convocation with Aarti Namdev Shahani Aarti Namdev Shahani is an award-winning NPR journalist, bestselling author and host of the hit podcast Art of Power. She regularly interviews extraordinary leaders such as: President Barack Obama, the CEOs of Microsoft and PepsiCo, Queer Eye creator David Collins, democracy activist Stacey Abrams, Grammy and Oscar winning performer Common….and even the judge who sentenced her father to prison. Aarti’s own journey is remarkable. She grew up undocumented in Queens and graduated from Harvard on a full scholarship.
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In person: Saturday, May 16
1-3 p.m. CDT, Mai-Fete Island Beaver Fest
Come down to Mai-Fete island to learn about the wildlife native to Northfield! Beaver Fest is a student run event celebrating the beavers that live on and around campus. We'll have educational booths, treats, crafts, and lawn games for you to enjoy!
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In person: now through May 31 Spring Arts Performances
The end of the term is a busy one for student artists, with upcoming performances from the Jazz Ensemble, Choir, Orchestra, Symphony, theatre, dance, and more. Check out the full calendar of music events and theater & dance events.
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Virtual: Friday, May 15
1:00 p.m. CDT Carleton Connects: Learning Around the World through Carleton's OCS (Off-Campus Studies) Carleton has offered a rich menu of global learning experiences for students for decades, and the vibrancy of the Off-Campus Studies opportunities continues unabated. Hear from the director and three faculty directors about their programs and the experiences available to current students.
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Virtual: Monday, May 18
2:00 p.m. CDT Carl Talks: America's Dying Death Penalty?
with Daniel LaChance '01 In the 1990s, death sentences, executions, and Americans’ support for capital punishment reached new highs. Nearly 100 people were put to death in 1999, the highest number since the Great Depression. Since then, much has changed. Executions and death sentences have dramatically declined. Six states have abolished the death penalty. And public support for capital punishment is the lowest it’s been since the 1960s. Is the death penalty dying?
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Ready to embark on a new reading adventure? The Carleton book club is gearing up for our next book, Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive by Eliot Stein, and we’d love for you to join us from May 22 to July 25. It’s a fantastic opportunity to share your insights with fellow Carls!
Eliot Stein has traveled the globe in search of remarkable people who are preserving some of our rarest cultural rites.
"A mix of travel, history, craft, and anthropology, this insightful book will especially delight armchair travelers and those interested in the diversity of the world." ― Booklist
The book club is held online through a private discussion forum where members can respond to different questions about the book and other "bookish" topics at whatever time is convenient for them. It is easy and free!
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Coffee with Carls: Caffeinated mug shots With 61 in-person events (and one virtual) on April 11, hundreds of alumni joined this year's edition of Coffee with Carls. A big thanks to all our hosts — we couldn't do it without you! Check out our slide show of photos on the Coffee with Carls webpage.
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In Memoriam Carleton marks the passing of members of the community — students, staff, faculty, and alumni — and provides an opportunity for friends to share their recollections. To learn more, visit the Carleton Farewells or Alumni Farewells sites.
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