| Here's your news for June
from on and off campus.
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Just like a class that meets in front of Leighton, the academic year has come full circle; exams begin this weekend, and students will soon be heading off to internships, travel, work, and well-deserved rest. Last week's honors convocation featured innovator Michael Martin '09, and awards continue to pile up for student athletes ( Clara Mayfield '23 placed fifth at track and field nationals, and pitcher Kiefer Lord '24 is a first-team all-American) and faculty ( Meredith McCoy won four awards to support research on Indigenous experiences). Alumni are keeping busy with promotions and publications too. If your life is full of news, we'd be happy to hear it —and read on for more ways to stay in touch.
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Class of 2022 Commencement
Carleton looks forward to celebrating its 148th Commencement with the Class of 2022! Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter ’75 will give the commencement address. The ceremony will take place outdoors on the Bald Spot on Saturday, June 11 at 9:30 a.m Central. The event will be live-streamed and archived so family and friends can share in the experience from anywhere in the world.
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Weitz Center dance studios dedicated to Mary Easter
On May 13, the Carleton community celebrated the renaming of the Weitz Center dance studios in honor of Mary Easter, the Rae Schupack Nathan Professor of Dance and the Performing Arts, Emerita.
Easter taught at Carleton for four decades, 1968–2008, and fulfilled many roles during her time at the college. Easter was also named the school’s first Rae Schupack Nathan Professor, an honor that recognizes professors who “[cultivate] student passion and talent in the performing arts.” Read the full story.
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Four Carls bound for Fulbright travel
Three members of the Carleton class of 2022 and one member of the class of 2021 will travel the world and participate in advanced research and culturally immersive experiences as part of this year’s grants from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Read the full story.
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New class of Weitz Fellows heads to Nebraska
Seven members of the class of 2022 have been awarded Weitz Fellowships. Established by Wally and Barbara Weitz ’70 P’96 P’99 P’02 over a decade ago, the Weitz Fellowship Program provides one-year, paid positions for Carleton graduates at multiple nonprofit organizations in Omaha and Lincoln, Neb. Read the full story.
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David Lefkowitz displays his expertise at the Minnesota Historical Society Professor of Art David Lefkowitz '85 P'23 is presenting some of his work at the Art Speaks exhibition hosted by the Minnesota Historical Society at the Minnesota History Center. The exhibition, which runs through July 31, brings together artists from across the state to give an overview of what kinds of art are made in Minnesota.
Carleton is well represented in the exhibit. In addition to Lefkowitz, current faculty members Xavier Tavera Castro and Fred Hagstrom and former faculty members Dan Bruggeman, Leslie Barlow, Ray Jacobson, and Dean Warnholtz are all featured. Lefkowitz noted that it was “a happy coincidence that so many Carleton-affiliated artists are included,” a testament to the college's impact on the art community in Minnesota. Read the full story.
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A farewell to Lauren Soth
Lauren Soth, a legendary professor of art history for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 87. While he wrote and spoke widely about Vincent Van Gogh and the architects Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright, teaching was Lauren's primary passion. He poured energy into every class he taught, every paper he graded, and every encounter with students. Lauren and his wife, Nancy, lived close to campus and remained active in campus and community life after his retirement. A fuller obituary and remembrances of Lauren can be found on the college's Farewells site.
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Virtual: Thursday, June 9
10 a.m. Central Breakfast Club with Miles Harris '08: Transgender Health Leadership
Miles Harris '08 (he/him/his) recently became the first Director of Gender-Affirming Care at UC Davis Health. Join us as Miles shares his path from Carleton's Gender and Sexuality Center to UC Davis, his experiences as a leader in transgender health, and tips on getting needed sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Co-sponsored by Out After Carleton.
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In person: Thursday, June 23 and Friday, June 24
Laird Stadium Lighten Up! Campus Garage Sale
Each spring, Carleton students donate unneeded items to the Lighten Up! Garage Sale, including clothing, winter apparel, furniture, household items, books, bedding, sport equipment, and more. The proceeds provide essential funds for community non-profits and serve as an excellent lesson in “green” living and waste management.
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Alumni affinity groups
Affinity groups are a great way to connect with other alumni who share your interests and experiences.The 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 spring 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 spring newsletter.
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