| Here's your news for December
from on and off campus.
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We are excited to share with you the newly updated Alumni Network—your home on the Carleton website for connecting with classmates and the college. The updated website, which launched today, features easier navigation, improved search tools, and a fresh new look.
Our email system has also been updated to include new designs and to allow you more control over the types of messages you receive from Carleton. Through this change, you may start receiving more email communications from the college than you have recently. You are always able to opt out or adjust your communication settings by following the prompts at the bottom of any Alumni Relations message.
More updates to the Alumni Directory and our other digital offerings will be coming soon!
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KRLX gets a makeover
Carleton's student-run radio station, which has been housed for decades in the basement of Sayles, is undergoing major renovations. The new FM studio will be back on the air in the new year with a more modern environment, updated equipment, and enough room for live performances. Tune in in January!
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New campus housing, stronger residential communities
Carleton is about to embark on a major multi-year plan to improve off-campus residences, where one in five students live. The result will provide more equitable living and communal space in our cultural and interest houses and refurbish the college's older houses.
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More space for Student Health and Counseling
One important early step in the new housing plan will be the creation of a new dedicated space for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC). SHAC is currently located in Davis Hall, an area designed for student housing; the new SHAC facility will be developed to meet students' evolving physical and mental health needs.
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The newest (and smallest) building on campus
A Little Free Library in the shape of Scoville Hall was crafted by Cliff Clark, emeritus professor of history, to complement Carleton's Story Core project for President Byerly's inauguration. And just like Nutting House, the new mini-Scoville looks good with holiday lights.
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Virtual: Thursday, December 16
12:00 p.m. Central Carleton Connects: Richard Allen Green '91 & Martin Kaste '01 on air
Classmates Richard Allen Greene '91 and Martin Kaste '91 bring decades of national and international newsroom experience to a wide-ranging conversation on the role of journalism in our hectic world.
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In person and online: December 17-20 USA Ultimate College Championships
Carleton is sending four Ultimate frisbee teams—almost 5 percent of the student body, and more than any other college or university—to the national championships in Norco, California. The semifinals and finals will be shown on ESPN3.
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In person: January 7, 10:50 a.m. Central, Skinner Memorial Chapel Convocation with Chuck Collins
Despite being born into the 1%, Chuck Collins has devoted his life to wealth distribution reform. His talk is entitled "How do we reverse inequality in America?"
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Virtual: Saturday, February 12
3:00 p.m. Central Nationwide Trivia
Join us for our 22nd Annual Nationwide Trivia Contest, hosted once again by Noah Tarnow '97. Noah is a past Jeopardy! contestant, a karaoke superstar, and the creator and senior quizmaster of The Big Quiz Thing. Join a team with fellow Carls or create your own (2-5 participants).
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New year, new book with the Carleton Alumni Book Club
The Carleton Alumni Book Club will begin reading Mine!: How the Hidden Rules of Ownership Control Our Lives, by Michael Heller and James Salzman. Online discussion begins on January 6.
"A must-read...[Mine!] is a fantastically well-written exploration of our need for ownership and thecosts of greed."
~Andrew Solomon, National Book Award-winning author of Far From the Tree
Participation is free. Just get a copy of the book!
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Alumni affinity groups
Affinity groups are a great way to connect with other alumni who share your interests and experiences.
The Multicultural Alumni Network (MCAN) supports alumni efforts on behalf of students and alumni who identify as persons of color. The purpose of MCAN is to broaden and support the college's overall educational, admissions, career, and fundraising programs, particularly as these programs relate to the enrichment of its students and alumni of color. Allies to these endeavors are welcomed. For more info, check out the MCAN fall newsletter.
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Out After Carleton (OAC) exists to mobilize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Asexual and Allied (LGBTQA+) alumni, students, and friends of the college as a community to support Carleton's overall educational, admission, careers, and fundraising programs and objectives, especially as they relate to and affect LGBTQA+ students, alumni, faculty, staff, and allied friends of the college. For more info, check out the OAC fall newsletter.
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Which volunteer role is right for you?
Are you looking for ways to stay connected to Carleton? Take our 2-minute quiz to find out how you can get involved and help us write the college's next chapter!
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Carleton baby bibs
The Carleton Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations provide Carleton bibs to alumni who have recently welcomed a baby into their families. Please fill out our form to share information about your new baby and receive a free bib.
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Make your gift early this December
There's still time to make a gift to Carleton before the tax deadline on December 31. However, the Alumni Annual Fund office will be closed from December 23–January 2 in accordance with Carleton's new faculty/staff winter break policy. If you typically make your gift by phone (800-745-2275), please consider initiating your call early this year. Otherwise, we invite you to visit give.carleton.edu to make your annual contribution by December 31!
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Carleton offices will be closed December 23-31
Please feel free to reach out to us on Monday, January 3. Happy New Year!
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