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photo by Jonah Tannen ’26
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Here's your news for October from on and off campus. It's a truth both complex and complete:
Campus life in the fall is a treat,
And the same traits apply
To the apples nearby—
Nourishing, healthy, and sweet.
Students are making the most of a beautiful autumn in Northfield, whether by visiting local orchards, working on classes, preparing for upcoming arts events, or competing in club and varsity sports. Hundreds of alumni and parents celebrated Homecoming this past weekend as well by cheering on the Knights and enjoying victories in women's cross country, men's soccer, and men's tennis—and the women's soccer team not only maintained their first-place MIAC standing but also held a reunion on campus, including members of the first varsity team. Other alumni are being celebrated for their achievements; Janae Green ’10 has gained publicity for her Black history tours of Los Angeles, and Sara Hooker ’13 has been named as one of the world's top 100 individuals in AI. And speaking of overall team awards: Carleton continues (for the 14th year in a row!) to be ranked as the nation's best school for undergraduate teaching. We hope your efforts are coming to fruition as well. Keep us in touch, and keep reading for more news from campus and beyond.
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Do you remember the Women's League Cabin?
Carleton's Archaeological Methods course provides students with hands-on opportunities for archaeological research in the Cowling Arboretum. This year, Professor Sarah Kennedy's class is focusing on the remains of the historic Women's League Cabin, located in the Lower Arb near Canada Avenue. Here's where Carleton alumni come in. Did you know about the Women's League Cabin? Was it in use when you were a student? Did you ever use it, or know anyone that did? If you have memories or stories to share, please fill out the brief survey below. Your comments will be used by students for their final projects, seen on the course website.
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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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Virtual: Wednesday, October 9
1 p.m. CDT Carleton Connects: Ed Bice ’88 and the fight against online misinformation
Is the content streaming onto 5 billion smartphones making our planet wiser and our social fabric more resilient? Ask Ed Bice ’88, who founded an award-winning nonprofit to help global news and civil society organizations annotate, investigate, fact-check, and verify digital content during elections, global health emergencies, and natural disasters.
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Virtual: Thursday, October 10
10 a.m. CDT Breakfast Club: Homelessness is a Housing Problem
Gregg Colburn P ’26 will be discussing his recent book, Homelessness is a Housing Problem, which examines conventional beliefs about the reasons for homelessness. Gregg serves on the National Alliance to End Homelessness Research Council, a key provider of data and research for the creation of informed policy.
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In person: Friday, October 11, 10:50 a.m. CDT
Skinner Memorial Chapel
Convocation with Francis Su: The enchantment of mathematical beauty
Su, a professor of math at Harvey Mudd College and the author of the award-winning book Mathematics for Human Flourishing, will describe how math can help all of us understand beauty by seeing the unseen.
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In person: October 8 and 10
Two Talks with Karen Tei Yamashita ’73
Award-winning author and National Book Award finalist Karen Tei Yamashita ’73 will visit campus as the 2024 Christopher U. Light Lecturer. Her talks, which are open to the public, will focus on the art of storytelling and the role of fiction in the fabric of our society.
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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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House a Carl this December
The Externship Program of Carleton's Career Center needs short-term housing for externs this winter, December 2–20. Hosting a Carl in your home makes the program more accessible for students who will be working in person, and the length of their stay is up to you — no need to commit to the full three weeks. Hosts are needed in many areas, including the Twin Cities; Los Angeles –Culver City; Boston; Northern Virginia Metro; New York City; and San Francisco–Oakland Bay Area.
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Winter gatheringsWinter 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. Winter gatherings are best scheduled in early to mid December or early January. Do you have a gathering in mind? Please complete the planning form by Monday, November 11.
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