Here's your news for September from on and off campus. Today's the day! Campus is abuzz with activity and awash in excitement as Carleton's newest students arrive at the start of a busy and rewarding fall term. Summer brought plenty of rewards as well for faculty, staff, students, and alumni, including an NSF grant funding summer student research with professor Kate Meyer '09, a fifth-degree black belt for Carleton's sword-wielding librarian Susan Shirk, and two (!) Hugo Awards for Naomi Kritzer '95. If you have news to share with Carleton, please do, and read on for more news from campus and beyond.
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A worldwide welcome for the Class of 2028
From San Diego to Boston, from China to the Caribbean, the Carleton community welcomed the Class of 2028 and their families this summer with 23 in-person and virtual Summer Send-Offs. Thank you to all our hosts, alumni, current students, and parents who fostered new connections and helped celebrate the newest members of the community. Click on the picture to watch the video.
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Come home for Homecoming
Volleyball and football and men's and women's soccer and cross country — Homecoming weekend (October 4-5) will be packed with varsity competitions and celebrations, including a dinner in recognition of the history of the women's soccer team. Come cheer on the Knights!
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Winter WardrobeDo you remember your first Minnesota winter? To help students gear up for the experience, the Division of Student Life is once again offering the Carleton Winter Wardrobe, which provides Carleton students with gently used winter clothing and accessories free of charge. Donate now and help current Carls stay warm.
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"All Day, All Knights" kicks off in October
The All Day, All Knights fundraising challenge for Carleton athletics will take place during Homecoming Weekend, October 4-5. Every gift to the Carleton Athletic Initiative will unlock an extra $100. Save the date to help us reach our goal of 200 donors in 24 hours!
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Virtual: Thursday, September 12
11 a.m. CDT Breakfast ClubExtreme Heat: Threats & Solutions for a Growing Crisis
As California’s Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Manager, Braden Kay ’05 is supporting California communities in developing heat relief responses and long-term resilience to extreme heat investments. Join Braden in a conversation about the threats of extreme heat and solutions that communities are developing for this growing crisis.
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Virtual: Wednesday, Sept. 18
2 p.m. CDT Carleton ConnectsNancy Braker '81 and the Arb in the fallNancy Braker '81, the Puzak Family Director of the Cowling Arboretum, is back for a third online tour of the Arboretum, this time as autumn leaves start to fall. Find out what’s still in bloom and what's to come, all from the comfort of your home.
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In person and virtual: Friday, September 27, 10:50 a.m. CDT
Skinner Memorial Chapel
ConvocationAcademic Freedom and Necessity of Discomfort
Deborah Appleman, the Hollis L. Caswell Professor of Educational Studies at Carleton, will draw from her most recent book, Literature and the New Culture Wars, which examines current political challenges in the teaching of literature.
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In person throughout the fall Cheer on the Knights
Fall sports continue this month with volleyball, soccer, tennis, golf, football, and cross country competitions at home and away. Look for an event in your area and come support Carleton's varsity athletes!
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A heartbreaking, enthralling journey
This fall, the Carleton Book Club is honored to feature Amanda Peters' novel The Berry Pickers, a poignant and beautifully crafted story that explores family, identity, and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The reading period begins on October 11 and ends on December 13.
In addition to sharing reflections with fellow readers, book club members can participate in a talk with the author on Wednesday, December 4 at 6 pm EDT. Build meaningful relationships with others who share your love for reading!
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Where do you want your career to go?
No matter whether you've just graduated or your career has spanned decades, it can be difficult to find the time and energy to map out your next moves. Based on feedback from alumni, Carleton is now working with the career design experts at Mission Collaborative to provide you with the structure and support you've been looking for.
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Honor a classmate at Reunion
The celebration of Alumni Association Award recipients and 'C' Club Hall of Fame inductees is a central element of every Reunion. If you wish to nominate a Reunion-year classmate for any of these honors, please read the guidelines and contact your class committee. The nomination deadline is November 15, 2024.
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'C' Club board nominations are open
The ‘C’ Club board of directors supports Carleton’s varsity athletic program and selects nominations for induction into the Hall of Fame. Several positions on the board will be coming open in the summer of 2025. To nominate yourself or a fellow alum for one of these positions, fill out the online form.
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The Carletonian in your mailbox
Print subscriptions of the Carletonian are now available! If you'd like to have Carleton's editorially independent student newspaper mailed to you during the academic year, susbscribe online.
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