Here's your news for November from on and off campus. Northfield may not have too many purple mountain majesties, but the fruited plain is a wonder to behold in the late autumn. Carleton's varsity athletes have been harvesting a bumper crop of accolades; four teams are nationally ranked, men's golf and women's soccer have won their respective MIAC crowns, and men's soccer is headed to the playoffs (for the 17th time in a row!). Even buildings are yielding results, with Anderson Hall garnering an award for excellence in decarbonization. Among alumni, Bob Tipping '81 is Minnesota's new State Geologist, and Jimmy Chin '96 made a historic discovery on Mount Everest. Let us know what you've been up to as well, and read on for more news from campus and beyond.
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Carleton launches Sustainable Futures
In October, Carleton’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt Sustainable Futures: Carleton’s Framework for Sustainability, Climate Action, and Environmental Justice. Through this bold new initiative, Carleton is doubling down on its long-standing efforts to reduce emissions through collective action, education, and infrastructure investments in the face of an urgent climate crisis. Read more about the sustainability framework.
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Four professors appointed to endowed chairs
Professors Stacy Beckwith, Nancy Cho, Nathan Grawe, and Serena Zabin were appointed to endowed chairs in September. These positions provide recognition and support for superb educators who help sustain Carleton’s tradition of excellence in teaching. Read the full story to learn more about the professors.
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Fill the Carleton Cupboard
If you're a student on campus over winter break with limited resources, what's for dinner? Fortunately, the Carleton Cupboard provides free supplies for students experiencing food insecurity. Alumni can learn more and donate online to support those who will be staying at Carleton over break.
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Save the date: Giving Tuesday is Dec. 3 We need 1,866 donors on Giving Tuesday to unlock $75,000 in matching funds for an all-or-nothing challenge. Challenge funds will be at risk — if we don't reach our donor goal, the funds will not be earned. Bookmark go.carleton.edu/GivingTuesday and prepare to give on December 3.
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In person: Friday, November 8 10:50 a.m. CST
Skinner Memorial Chapel
Convocation with Matika Wilbur
Matika Wilbur (Swinomish and Tulalip) is one of the nation’s leading photographers. Her most recent endeavor, Project 562, has brought Matika to over 300 tribal nations dispersed throughout 40 U.S. states, where she has taken thousands of portraits and collected hundreds of contemporary narratives all in pursuit of one goal: to change the way we see Native America.
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Virtual: Thursday, November 14
11 a.m. CST Breakfast Club: A Liberal Arts Approach to Film Restoration and Preservation
Felicity Flesher ’14 knew from her initial college campus visits that she wanted to study and work in movies and television, somehow, some way. What she didn’t know was how her Carleton experience and her journey with Hollywood creatives would lead to working in and championing the archives at NBCUniversal, where she helps protect and share all your favorite Universal movies, whether you know they’re your favorite yet or not.
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Virtual: Friday, November 15
1 p.m. CST Carleton Connects: Julia Strand and scientific credibility
If a scientific experiment can’t be replicated, can it be trusted? Join Carleton psychology professor Julia Strand to hear how research in many scientific disciplines has been reformed over the past decade to become more transparent, robust, and replicable.
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Virtual: Tuesday, November 19
6 p.m. CST Building Resilience Together: A Parent's Guide to Student Wellbeing
Are you interested in learning practical strategies to support your student's well-being during their college journey? Sign up for the first in a series of webinars for parents, based on The College Student's Guide to Mental Health by Mia Nosanow ‘81.
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In person: now through Nov. 20 Fall Arts Performances
The end of the term is busy for student artists, with upcoming performances from the Jazz Ensemble, Choir, Semaphore Repertory Dance Company, Orchestra, Symphony, 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, engage current students—many of whom will be back home for winter break—and show them what life after Carleton is like.
Don't see an event near you? There's still time to plan one, and it can be as easy as picking a date (December or January) and time at one of your favorite watering holes.
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