Here's your news for November
from on and off campus.
As the fall term races to a close, the campus community is keeping—and setting—the pace: Clara Mayfield '23 earned another victory ( along with a sword!), the women's soccer and cross-country teams are both MIAC champs, and nine Carls are trying out for USA Ultimate's U-24 National Team. There's been time for reconnection and rejuvenation as well, including a successful Family and Homecoming Weekend that brought parents and alumni to campus and smiles to faces (check out the highlight video!). Read on for more news, more opportunities to keep in touch, and more reasons to smile.
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Fall Board of Trustees Meeting Summary
The members of the Carleton Board of Trustees were on campus last week for their fall meeting, where they celebrated the dedication of Hasenstab Hall (which includes a classroom in memory of legendary political science professor Roy Grow), approved Phase I of the Student Life and Housing Plan, and made plans to address the topic of divestment at their February 2023 meeting. Read the full summary from President Alison Byerly.
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Update on IDE Progress and Strategic Planning
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Sustainability and the Student Organic Farm
The 1.5-acre Student Organic Farm has long played a part in Carleton’s goal of becoming carbon-free. Providing thousands of pounds of fresh produce each year directly to the college’s dining halls, the farm cuts down on the carbon emissions that come from transporting food to campus—and a new endowed fund will support the farm and Carleton's plans for sustainability. Read the full story on the Organic Farm.
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Fill the Carleton Cupboard
If you're a student on campus over winter 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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Rachel Sinclair '07 rocks like a hurricane—on her air guitar
Rachel Sinclair ’07 has been a competitive air guitarist since 2014, and the years of practice have paid off: this summer, she became the U.S. Air Guitar Champion under a persona named Hott Mess. Read the full story.
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Giving Tuesday
The Annual Fund is striving for a successful Giving Tuesday on November 29. Keep an eye on your email and Carleton's social media for more information as the date approaches. Email aaf@carleton.edu to learn more!
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In person: Saturday, Nov. 5
2:00 p.m. Central
Skinner Memorial Chapel
Fred Easter Memorial Service
Join the community in celebrating the life of Fred Easter, whose work at Carleton and throughout his life was dedicated to helping Black and other students of color gain access to higher education.
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Virtual: Thursday, Nov. 10
8 a.m. Central
Breakfast Club with Ken Poss '92—Regenerating the Heart
Ken Poss '92, Professor of Regenerative Biology at Duke University, will talk about our tissues' ability to regenerate after damage or disease. His decades of research are leading to new ways to stimulate the regrowth of our hearts after an event like a heart attack.
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In person: Tuesday, Nov. 15
2:00-4:00 p.m. Central
Anderson Hall 121 & 122
Carleton's Community Archaeology Day
Come join Archaeology Methods students as they share results from their recent excavations in the Cowling Arboretum, with artifacts, maps, brochures, and more.
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Virtual: Monday, Nov. 14
12:00 p.m. Central
Carleton Connects: Seven voices for sustainability
Join the conversation with a panel of Carleton alumni and staff who are making climate and sustainability central to their mission through research, advocacy, art, education, and construction.
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In person: now through Nov. 16
Fall Arts Performances
The end of the term is a busy one for student artists, with upcoming performances from the Jazz Ensemble, Choir, Just Cellin, Semaphore Repertory Dance Company, Orchestra, and more. Check out the full calendar of music events and theater & dance events.
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Winter Gatherings
Winter gatherings are a fun way to get together with Carls in your area. Check out the list of events and register. Don't see an event in your area? There's still time to plan an informal gathering. It can be as easy as picking a date and time at one of your favorite watering holes.
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Alumni identity groups
Identity groups are a great way to connect with other alumni who share your identities and experiences.
Multicultural Alumni Network (MCAN) supports alumni efforts on behalf of students and alumni who identify as persons of color. The purpose of MCAN is to broaden and support the college's overall educational, admissions, career, and fundraising programs, particularly as these programs relate to the enrichment of its students and alumni of color. Allies to these endeavors are welcomed. For more info, check out the MCAN fall newsletter.
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Out After Carleton (OAC) exists to mobilize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Asexual and Allied (LGBTQA+) alumni, students, and friends of the college as a community to support Carleton's overall educational, admission, careers, and fundraising programs and objectives, especially as they relate to and affect LGBTQA+ students, alumni, faculty, staff, and allied friends of the college. For more info, check out the Out After Carleton fall newsletter.
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