Here's your news for March from on and off campus. When Carls get together, good things happen, as this group of Carleton Young Alumni from the Bay Area can attest. Talent and teamwork produce results: papers are published (by a professor-student-alumni team), national awards are collected (congrats to the women's cross country team and their NCAA Division III Scholar of the Year award), and knowledge is acknowledged ( 300+ Carls participated in the Nationwide Trivia contest). Individual accomplishments deserve the spotlight as well: Luke Harris '25 is the MIAC Offensive Player of the Year, and Sydney Trentman '27 pitched only the fourth no-hitter in Carleton softball history. Read on for more highlights from campus and beyond, and if you have your own accolades (solo or collective) to share, do get in touch.
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Carleton again named top producer of Fulbrights Carleton is proud to be recognized—for the 19th year in a row—as a leading producer of Fulbright U.S. students among higher education institutions. Thirteen Carls received Fulbright awards for 2023, with 10 coming from the Class of 2023 and one each from the Classes of 2019, 2021, and 2022. Read the full story.
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Reunion 2024: Register now!
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Fill the Carleton Cupboard If you're a student on campus over spring break, and the dining halls are closed, what's for dinner? Fortunately, the Carleton Cupboard provides free food for students whose options are limited. Alumni can learn more and donate online to support the many students who will be staying at Carleton over break.
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In person: through March 8 Winter arts performances
Student musicians are wrapping up the term with a cappella, string, composition, and organ concerts. Check out the full calendar of music events.
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Virtual: Thursday, March 7
11:00 a.m. CST Carleton Connects: Kathleen Ryor and botanical culture in premodern China
Flowers, plants, and botanical knowledge were fundamental to the culture of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century China, as paintings, poetry, medicine, and manuals for elegant living all attest. Join art history and Asian studies professor Kathleen Ryor for an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the world of premodern China.
Kathleen Ryor is the Tanaka Memorial Professor of International Understanding and Art History at Carleton, where she has taught since 1996.
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Virtual: Thursday, March 14
9:00 a.m. CDT Menstruation, Shame, and Cultural Renewal: supporting girls' healthcare, dignity, and body autonomy, with Ariana Abadian-Heifetz ’12 For the last decade, Ariana Abadian-Heifetz ’12 has been exploring how to disrupt cycles of violence and trauma by using body-positive metaphors and stories to dislodge shame and address the underlying mindsets and beliefs that perpetuate harmful practices. Based on her prior work with young women in India, she authored an acclaimed graphic novel, Spreading Your Wings, to inspire positive self-image shifts around menstruation and gender norms.
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In person and virtual Friday, March 29
10:50 a.m. CDT
Skinner Chapel Convo with Steve Hanson: Your Time Is Now This presentation is a not-so-subtle reminder that each of us has the power to effect positive change and to make a difference. It’s never too late, or too soon, to live a life of meaning—a life that creates a lasting impact and leaves a legacy that you can be proud of.
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Coffee with Carls Saturday, April 6 Coming to a place near you! Meet with Carls in your vicinity to connect and build community over a cup of coffee, tea, or something else. Register today! Don't see your city listed? Want to host an event (it's easy!) at your local café? Let us know by March 18.
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Maize & Blue Daize! The Alumni Annual Fund is hosting Maize & Blue Daize April 4–10. This week-long fundraising challenge celebrates the Carleton community and supports current students, with opportunities for donors to connect with current Carls. Save the date and watch your email for more info.
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Nominations open for Carleton Careers Alumni Board The Carleton Careers Alumni Board is currently accepting nominations for new members. The board aims to have a diverse representation of alumni from across different class generations, racial/ethnic backgrounds, gender, geographic areas, volunteer involvement, and professional industries. If you're interested in promoting alumni engagement with career initiatives that prepare Carleton graduates for their future endeavors, please consider nominating yourself or other alumni. For more information please contact Nekeidra Morrison, Program Director for Alumni and Parent Engagement.
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Are you part of the Carleton Alumni Book Club? Join today! Spring into a new chapter with Carleton's Alumni Book Club! Starting Friday, March 15, we’re diving into By Her Own Design by Piper Huguley. This is more than just a book club pick—it's an invitation to uncover the rich history and enduring spirit woven into the remarkable story of Ann Lowe, a Black woman who escaped harrowing circumstances to become an influential clothing designer.
Join us for an exclusive livestream author talk with Piper Huguley on May 8 at 6:00 p.m. EDT.
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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