| Here's your news for April
from on and off campus.
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April—to misquote T.S. Eliot—is the coolest month. Spring is slowly but surely restoring campus to its greener self, and future Carls are flocking to campus for tours, classes, and the chance to meet our hard-working admissions team. (Click on the video above to be welcomed like a newly accepted student.) Equally hard-working athletes (like Clara Mayfield '23) have been setting new records and heading for undefeated seasons ( Tarm Rojanasoonthon '25 in singles tennis and the women's tennis team). Student and faculty research continues to expand our knowledge of the world, from Peruvian silver to clams in the Arb, and alumni journalists like Jonathan Capehart '89 (congrats, Jonathan!) and Max Bearak '12 (in Ukraine) tell the stories that need to be told. If you have stories to tell, get in touch, and read on for more updates and opportunities.
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Imagined Futures, Forgotten Pasts
Curated by students of Baird Jarman and Sara Cluggish, Imagined Futures, Forgotten Pasts explores Carleton's architectural history from its founding in 1866 until today.
The display reveals plans for structures never realized, remembers buildings that were demolished, and details the repurposing of campus space over time. As the college enters a new phase of campus planning, this exhibition, which will be on display through Reunion in June, offers Carleton’s community the opportunity to reflect upon campus architecture and its significance.
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Profiles in Teaching: Susan Jaret McKinstry on the dynamism of a classroom
Susan Jaret McKinstry’s office is, like any good English professor’s, full of books. To the right, I spot a volume on the Pre-Raphaelites, a 19th-century artists’ group, who are the subject of much of Jaret McKinstry’s research and the topic of a class she’s teaching this term. Her classes are full of energy and discussion, and she is constantly learning new things and sharing them with her students. “I remain deeply excited about the possibilities of what can happen in a class. It’s a very dynamic feeling,” Jaret McKinstry said. “I love the idea that, as a professor, I am always reminded of what I don’t know as well as what I do know.” Read the full profile to learn more.
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In person: Friday, April 8
10:50 a.m. Central
Skinner Memorial Chapel David Cole Wheeler, “A Father’s Journey: A Personal View from Sandy Hook”
David Cole Wheeler’s son Benjamin was one of twenty first-graders murdered on December 14, 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Six dedicated educators were also killed in the worst grade-school mass shooting in American history. In sharing his journey of grief and his effort to make sense of a tragedy that by all measures seems senseless, Wheeler believes that only through understanding is it possible to find solutions that will help make our communities safer.
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In person: Friday, April 8
7:30 p.m. Central
Kracum Performance Hall Guest Artist: Alexander Kobrin, piano
Heralded as the “Van Cliburn of today” by BBC Russia, the distinguished pianist Alexander Kobrin makes his first visit to Carleton College. The 2005 Van Cliburn gold medalist will present works by Haydn, Beethoven, Chopin, and Scriabin, along with Ravel's virtuosic masterwork Gaspard de la nuit.
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In person: Monday, April 11
Weitz 236 Do we need censorship to combat hate and misinformation? A discussion about free speech with Nadine Strossen
How do we best combat hatred and lies in public spheres? Is there a legal definition of “hate speech”? Do Nazis, online trolls, and other bad actors deserve free speech protections? Nadine Strossen, New York Law School professor emerita and former president of the American Civil Liberties Union, is a leading expert and commentator on constitutional law and civil liberties.
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Virtual: Tuesday, April 12
4:00 p.m. Central Rare looks through Special Collections: How our understanding of the skies changes over the centuries
In a recent visit to Special Collections, emeritus professor Joel Weisberg “discovered” a supernova in a 17th-century star atlas. This discovery inspired him to work with Special Collections Librarian Rebecca Bramlett to mine the collections' astronomy materials for other scientifically important nuggets. Join us as Professor Weisberg presents their finds, including star maps, engravings of sunspots, and 16th-century computers with moving parts.
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Virtual: Thursday, April 14
8 a.m. Central Breakfast Club with Chelsea Prax '09: Supporting grieving students
Chelsea Prax '09 leads the Grief-Sensitive Educator project for the American Federation of Teachers to increase access to training and resources to support bereaved students. Join us as she discusses the project's impact during the ongoing global pandemic.
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Virtual: Thursday, April 20
12:00 p.m. Central Carleton Connects:
Alex Kosanovich '14 on mentorship
Each step in life offers the chance for meaningful guidance. Alex Kosanovich ’14 will discuss how his constant openness to accepting and seeking out mentors has led to success in research, skill building, and comfort in new environments. He will share stories of influential mentorship and an appreciation of their effect on his research in academic and industrial chemistry—as well as tips on how to mentor the next generation, both in and beyond the fields of STEM.
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Register for Reunion 2022
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Maize and Blue Daize
Today is the final day of Maize & Blue Daize! Help us reach our goal of 1866 donors by donating today. Donors will be invited to our virtual event, Call a Carl (3-8 p.m. CT). When you register, you will have the opportunity to Zoom with a faculty/staff member or a current student. Space is limited, so make your gift and claim your spot today!
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Coffee with Carls: Caffeinated mug shots from last week
With 31 in-person and two virtual events on April 2, hundreds of alumni joined this year's edition of Coffee with Carls. A big thanks to all our hosts—we couldn't do it without you! "I had so much fun at our Coffee with Carls...I remember at graduation Steve Lewis telling us, 'You'll find that you have more in common with Carleton alumni from other years than with other people your own age.' It was the last thing I wanted to hear at the exact moment we were being forced out of the nest, but I've found it to be true." — Kelly Besecke '92 via Facebook.
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