Here's your news for January from on and off campus. What better way to celebrate winter than in the company of other Carls? The photos above show students, staff, and alumni at some of the season's many Winter Gatherings (and see below for more to come). Here on campus, it's the first day of a busy new term, and folks are already planning for the rest of the year as well —fifteen professors have received faculty development grants, and five current Carls will represent the USA at this summer's World U-24 Ultimate Championships. And speaking of gatherings, it's no secret that American druidry originated at Carleton in the '60s. Feel free to share your own Carleton connections with us, and read on for more updates from campus and beyond.
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Lofgren fellow named Congratulations to Devin Holewinski ’13, this year's recipient of the Lofgren Alumni Business Fellowship. Established in 1984 by Charles Lofgren Sr. ’27, the award supports alumni with established commitments to a career in business through educational opportunities.
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New art at the Perlman
Opening on January 13, Only sounds that travel through us, by Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, is this winter's exhibition at the Perlman Teaching Museum. It features three bodies of work that explore diverse traditions of communal song and dance across the Arab world. With moving-image installations, sound, performance, and poetry, the duo's artwork centers themes of collectivity, resilience, and memory. For more information, visit the Perlman Teaching Museum website.
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In person: January 9-10
Convocation and lecture/demonstration with Kyle Abraham
A 2013 MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, choreographer and dancer Kyle Abraham is this year's Ward Lucas Lecturer in the Arts at Carleton. His work has been performed by major dance companies, including the New York City Ballet, London’s Royal Ballet, and the American Ballet Theater. The New York Times has raved at his skill in “mingling the ballet vernacular with other forms, from hip-hop to West African movement” and in “finding the person within the dancer and the bodies within a body.”
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Virtual: Monday, January 13
11 a.m. CST Carleton Connects: Dan Hernández and regenerative agriculture
Can we really produce food in a way that is good for the environment? Carleton biology professor Dan Hernández studies regenerative agriculture and its goal of restoring soil quality through management practices based on ecological principles. He will discuss his new USDA-funded Climate Smart Commodities research collaboration with local farmers, which aims to understand how regenerative poultry-centered agroforestry affects soil health and carbon sequestration.
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Virtual: Thursday, January 16
10 a.m. CST Breakfast Club: Bringing the Outdoors to Classrooms Across the Country
Join Lindsay Brandt ’17 for a behind-the-scenes look at Glacier National Park’s distance learning programs. Lindsay will discuss why she loves distance learning, how interactive virtual experiences with parks like Glacier can help connect kids to the outdoors wherever they are, and how her experiences at Carleton have shaped her approach to rangering.
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In person and virtual: throughout the winter Cheer on the Knights
Winter sports continue this month with men's and women's basketball, swimming and diving, and track and field, as well as men's tennis. Look for an event in your area or watch online and support Carleton's varsity athletes!
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In person: throughout January Join fellow Carls at a Winter Gathering
Carls come together to toast the new year. Everyone is invited to join in the fun. Registration is open for events in Columbus, Winona, and the Bay Area.
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Nationwide Trivia Challenge
Join us for our 25th annual Nationwide Trivia Challenge! Our host will again be Noah Tarnow ’97, a past Jeopardy! contestant, a karaoke superstar, and the creator, writer, and senior quizmaster of The Big Quiz Thing.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
3:00 p.m. Central Time
via Zoom
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Serve on the Alumni Council Alumni Council members build community and connections to Carleton. This April, the Alumni Council will elect new at-large members to four-year terms. To nominate someone (including yourself), visit the Alumni Council site.
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Volunteer for Reunion 2026 If your class will be celebrating Reunion in 2026 and you would like to help plan the weekend's events or your class's gift effort, please complete the Reunion Volunteer form. Everyone is welcome.
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