Here's your news for May from on and off campus. Spring at Carleton always means plenty of Ultimate Frisbee, and four club teams (Syzygy, CUT, Eclipse, and CHOP) are headed to Nationals, just like they did last year. The layout for the MIAC tennis championship semifinals includes the men's and women's teams too. Our high-flying alumni continue to make their mark as well; Wes Sundquist ’81 has been named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025, and Anna Paulson ’87 will be the next president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. If you've got news of your own to share, from the least to the greatest, do get in touch, and read on for more news from campus and beyond.
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2025 Commencement speaker: Isabel Wilkerson
Isabel Wilkerson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities Medal, will give the address for Carleton’s 151st Commencement, on Saturday, June 14.
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Carleton joins amicus brief challenging detentions and visa revocations
The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration — joined in support by 86 institutions and associations, including Carleton — has submitted an amicus brief in AAUP v. Rubio, a case challenging the administration’s revocation of visas and detentions of noncitizen students and scholars. Read more about the amicus brief.
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Carleton honors Alumni Association Award recipients
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Reunion: June 20–22Reunion 2025 will be here soon! On-campus housing is full, but registration is still open. In addition, the golf tournament at the Northfield Golf Club on Thursday, June 19 is open to all members of the Carleton community. Registration for the golf tournament is available.
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In person and virtual: Friday, May 2 10:50 a.m. CDT
Skinner Memorial Chapel Convocation with Anna McGinn ’18
Anna McGinn ’18 is a staff attorney at the Great North Innocence Project. She screens, investigates, and litigates cases involving claims of innocence in Minnesota and the Dakotas. In the past three years, Anna has helped secure freedom for four innocent men and women who spent a total of 62 years in prison for crimes they did not commit.
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Virtual: Thursday, May 8
11 a.m. CDT Breakfast Club: Homes & Fire with Patrick Baylis '08
More frequent and severe wildfires are the result of decades of aggressive fire suppression, a warmer climate, and — perhaps most importantly — increased home development in high-risk areas. Patrick will discuss what he and his collaborators have learned about housing policy and wildfire-related costs and damages in North America.
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In person: Friday, May 9
7:30 p.m. CDT
Kracum Performance Hall
Alexander Kobrin Concert
Brilliant Van Cliburn competition gold medalist Alexander Kobrin returns to Carleton with a thrilling program of masterworks for piano.
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Virtual: Wednesday, May 21
1 p.m. CDT Carleton Connects: Jack El-Hai ’79 on how to tell stories and make movies
Jack El-Hai ’79 is the award-winning author of The Nazi and the Psychiatrist (the basis of the forthcoming movie Nuremberg), Face in the Mirror (published this month), and many other works of nonfiction. Join the conversation to hear how his books come to life, what makes a great nonfiction story, and why he doesn’t believe in writer’s block.
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In person: now through May 29
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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Save the Date: Our Family Gathering
We are looking for alumni to help out on the planning committee. If you are interested, please fill out the event volunteer interest form by June 15, 2025.
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Ready to embark on a new reading adventure?
The Carleton book club is gearing up for our next book, Look Closer by David Ellis, and we’d love you to join us from May 17 to July 25. It’s a fantastic opportunity to dive into new stories and share your insights with fellow Carls!
From the bestselling and award-winning author comes a wickedly clever and fast-paced novel of greed, revenge, obsession — and quite possibly the perfect murder.
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 58 in-person events (and one virtual) on April 5, 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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