Here's your news for October
from on and off campus.
You know what they say: Time flies like an arrow (and fruit flies like a banana). September is long gone, fall colors are making a rainbow of the campus canopy, the fall term is nearly half done, and plans are falling into place for dozens of student activity groups, like the Men of Color, shown above at the recent Student Involvement Fair. Varsity teams are racking up the accolades, including women's tennis (with two All-Americans), football (off to a 4-0 start, with a special Homecoming weekend slated for next week), women's soccer ( unbeaten in the MIAC), and women's golf ( MIAC champions!). There's more to come, with Family Weekend and weekly Convocations and dozens of events for alumni and the community at large. We hope you'll stop by and stay in touch.
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MCAN's The Gathering returns to campus
The fifth Multicultural Alumni Network Gathering (Sept. 30-Oct. 2) brought students and alums together to celebrate and reflect. Alumni and students representing a span of 60 years of Carleton classes (1966-2026) embraced a weekend of Rest, Reconciliation, and Revival as they reconnected with old friends, explored new and familiar Carleton spaces, and engaged with a campus community that is undergoing significant reflection, change, and growth. Read the full story.
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Fred Easter
On November 5 in Skinner Memorial Chapel, Carleton will celebrate the life of Fred Easter, who died after a long battle with cancer. Fred began working at Carleton in 1968 and served in many capacities, including Assistant Director of Admissions, Director of Black Activities, Director of Project ABC (“A Better Chance”), Associate Dean of Students, Director of the ABC Regional Office, Freshman Basketball Coach, and Lecturer in English. Fred’s work at Carleton and throughout his life was dedicated to helping Black and other students of color gain access to higher education. He brought a sharp wit, strong intellect, and deep wisdom to all he did. Read the full story.
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Reconnect with Carleton—house a Carl this December
Short-term housing is needed for externs during the Career Center’s Externship Program November 28-December 16. We are actively recruiting housing hosts, especially in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, greater Boston area, and San Francisco bay area, to open up this program to more students who need housing. Carleton alumni are invited to welcome an extern into their home during the externship. Check out the full list of cities where we need assistance and register by Monday, October 17.
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Olin Farm survey
Carleton's Archaeological Methods course provides students with hands-on opportunities for archaeological research in the Cowling Arboretum.
This year, Professor Sarah Kennedy's class is focusing on the remains of the historic Olin Farm, located near the Arb Office and Highway 19 —and here's where Carleton alumni come in. Did you know about the Olin Farm? Were the buildings abandoned by your time at Carleton? Did you live in the house, or know anyone that did? If you have memories or stories to share, please fill out the brief survey form. Your comments will be used by students for their final projects, seen on the course website.
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Winter Wardrobe
Do you remember your first Minnesota winter? To help students gear up for the experience, the Division of Student Life is once again offering the Carleton Winter Wardrobe, which provides Carleton students with gently used winter clothing and accessories free of charge. Donate now and help current Carls stay warm.
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Update passwords
We have been updating our internet security protocols in order to provide a safer and more secure online experience for all of our community. We have updated passwords for our students, faculty, and staff, and now we will be working to ensure that all of our alumni accounts are updated as well.
If you have not been prompted to do so this spring and summer, you will need to update your password for your Carleton alumni account this fall. You will be sent an email with instructions to update your password in order to access the Alumni Directory, volunteer tools, or other alumni services that require a login. Please look for emails this fall with information to prompt you to make this necessary update.
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Virtual: Thursday, October 13
10 a.m. Central
Breakfast Club with Angela J. Hattery '88—Way Down in the Hole: Racism in solitary confinement
Join Angela Hattery '88 as she discusses her newest book, Way Down in the Hole, which tells the story from “both sides of the bars” and reveals how the (mostly white) officers, who hold all the power, who get to go home at night, who are not locked in cages, come to believe that the (disproportionately Black) prisoners, locked in cages 23 hours a day, have a better deal than they do.
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In person: Thursday, October 13
8:00 p.m. Central
Kracum Performance Hall
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Renowned for its artistic excellence, remarkable versatility of musical styles, and adventurous programming, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra is widely regarded as one of the finest chamber ensembles in the world.
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In person through Nov. 16
Perlman Teaching Museum
Julie Buffalohead
creates visual narratives told by animal characters with personhood, agency, individuality, and power. She connects the mundane with the cosmic, coaxing us to discover additional layers of meaning through metaphor, wisdom, and wit.
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In person: Friday, October 14
10:50 a.m. Central
Skinner Memorial Chapel
Convocation with Jose Antonio Vargas
Jose Antonio Vargas is a Pulitzer Prize—winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and theatrical producer. In 2011, The New York Times published his groundbreaking essay, in which he chronicled his life in America as an undocumented immigrant. With anecdotes from his own story and the struggles of countless other undocumented immigrants in America, Vargas poignantly explores one of the most divisive questions facing our country today: how do you define "American"?
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Virtual: Thursday, October 27
12 p.m. Central
Carleton Connects with Chris Purdy '88 and Elizabeth Master '17 on global family planning
Reproductive health care is a worldwide issue. Join Chris Purdy '88, the CEO of DKT International, and Elizabeth Master '17 for a conversation on the challenges and successes of promoting contraceptives, HIV/AIDS prevention, and family planning in more than 90 countries around the world.
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Expand Your Reading Horizons with the Alumni Book Club!
Get ready for our next Carleton College Alumni Book Club selection, The Violin Conspiracy: A Novel from debut author Brendan Slocumb, who, like the protagonist of his novel, is a classical violinist. The reading period will take place from October 14 to December 16.
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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Winter Gatherings
Winter gatherings are a fun way to get together with Carls in your area, engage current students—many of whom will be back home for winter break—and show them what life after Carleton is like. Winter gatherings are best scheduled in early to mid December or early January. Do you have a gathering in mind? Please complete the winter gathering planning form by Monday, November 7.
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