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January news from the Bald Spot and beyond!
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Winter Term has arrived at Carleton, and students will be exploring a total of 332 courses for the next 10 weeks. Faculty like Andrew Knoll ’05 are adding to the course catalog with attention-grabbing classes that hone students' critical thinking in a confounding age of information. But he's not the only alum making headlines. Ben Halpern ’95 wants us to prove him wrong about his marine ecology discoveries, Maria Coryell-Martin ’04 is equipping artists, and Bob Benjamin ’87's notable career studying the stars started with his studies in math and physics here at Carleton.
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What was your favorite course at Carleton and why?
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New Class of 1974 Center earns design award
The Class of 1974 Center, home of Carleton’s Student Health and Counseling (SHAC), has received the IIDA Northland Chapter Interior Design Award in the healthcare category. The student-centered facility holistically meets student medical, counseling, and wellness needs, providing convenient access to a range of high-quality health services on campus.
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Faculty development grants for 2026-27
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Newest townhouses receive passive housing certificationAll of the townhouses constructed as part of Carleton’s Student Life and Housing Plan, which aims to create more equitable and community-focused residential and learning spaces, are now officially Phius-certified.
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Tues, Jan. 2011 a.m. CT on Zoom
Carleton Connects |Cindy Nichol ’80 and how to run an airport (or four)
Security, legislation, finances, labor, safety, politics — just how complicated is it to keep an airport up and running these days? Cindy Nichol ’80, who directs four of them, has the answers. Join her for a conversation on the intricacies and the rewards of a lifetime in aviation management.
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Thurs, Jan. 22
2 p.m. CT on Zoom
Carl Talks | Insights for Wellbeing & Resilience from the Science of Positive Emotions
Join Barbara Fredrickson ’86 to learn how emotions can light your path toward greater resilience, wellbeing, health, and more trustworthy connections. This talk introduces you to the science of positive emotions, with its surprising discoveries and evidence-backed insights and tools.
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Fri, Jan. 3010:50 a.m. CT | In Person & ZoomConvocation | Fluke: How Chance, Luck, and Chaos Theory Explain Our World
Brian Klaas ’08 is Professor of Global Politics at University College London, an associate researcher at the University of Oxford, and a contributing writer for The Atlantic. He was recently named one of the 25 “Top Thinkers” globally by Prospect Magazine.
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Winter Gatherings continue through JanuaryThere's still time to attend a Carleton Winter Gathering in your area. These informal events are hosted by regional alumni and parent volunteers across the country and throughout the globe. Find a location near you to meet or reconnect with Carls in your area.
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Nationwide Trivia returns via Zoom on Feb. 7Join us for our 26th annual Nationwide Trivia, hosted by Noah Tarnow ’97. In addition to being a past Jeopardy! contestant and a karaoke superstar, Noah is the creator, writer, and senior quizmaster of The Big Quiz Thing. Assemble and register your team of 2–5 players (non-Carls also welcome!) by February 1.
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Have a resolution to read more?Join the Carleton Alumni Book Club to help keep yourself accountable to your goal. This virtual book club for alumni, faculty, and staff explores titles in lifelong learning, personal growth, novels, and more. Joining is completely free; you just have to get a copy of the book to enjoy.The January–March selection is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Get your copy today, and join the club!
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MCAN and OAC co-host Our Family Gathering on campus Oct. 1–4
Join the Multicultural Alumni Network (MCAN) and Out After Carleton (OAC) on campus for Our Family Gathering — a weekend to reconnect and celebrate the intersectional identities in our alumni network, student body, and Carleton community at large.
As part of the celebrations, we are excited to welcome Jonathan Capehart ’89 as the Convocation speaker on Friday, October 2.
Registration for Our Family Gathering will open July 1, but we encourage you to mark your calendar and secure lodging soon.
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Join the Carleton Business Alumni (CBA) network
Join the Carleton College Business Alumni group on LinkedIn if you are interested in entrepreneurship, investing, science, technology, innovation, or leadership in business, and to learn about self-organized and college-sponsored events both online and around the country.
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Call for Reunion 2027 Volunteers
If your class will be celebrating a Reunion in 2027 and you are interested in helping plan Reunion or your class’s gift effort, please complete the Reunion Volunteer Form. Anyone is welcome to join — no experience required.
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