Here's your news for September from on and off campus.Happy New (Academic) Year! Students arriving on campus next week will find all sorts of significant and welcome updates, including the Class of 1974 Center (the new home for Student Health and Counseling) and several new housing options along 2nd Street. Faculty and alumni are the recipients of new accolades: Chérif Keïta (French and Francophone Studies) has been celebrated as Mali’s President of Honor; Bob Gilbertson ’88, Dan Tysver ’86, David Wallace-Jackson ’87, and Peter Nelson ’95 have all been praised for their work in the field of law; and Naomi Kritzer ’95 has won another (!) Hugo award. If you have news of your own to share, please get in touch, and read on for more news from campus and beyond.
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Carleton has major impact on the local economy
A new community and economic impact study commissioned by St. Olaf and Carleton found that the two institutions contribute nearly $300 million to the Northfield-area economy as well as providing many other tangible benefits. Read more about the results of the recent study.
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A worldwide welcome for the Class of 2029From San Diego to Boston, from China to the Caribbean, the Carleton community welcomed the Class of 2029 and their families this summer with 21 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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Knights vs. Oles: join us!
The annual Knights vs. Oles football game is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 27 at Laird Stadium. This year’s festivities will include a pregame tailgating event hosted by Class of 1976 football alumni and honoring football alumni from the 1970s. The event (adjacent to the Stadium) will feature appropriate refreshments and snacks. Go Knights! And save the date for Homecoming: October 18.
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Unclear on your next career move?
The Carleton Career Design Program is a 30-day collaborative online experience that helps you get clear on what’s next and take action — alongside a supportive group of fellow alumni. Whether you’re seeking more purpose, better pay, or simply a path that fits your life, this program gives you the structure, tools, and community to move forward with confidence. Enroll by September 6 to save $50. Limited spots are available. Learn more about the Carleton Career Design Program.
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Winter Wardrobe
Do you remember your first Minnesota winter? The Student Activities Office is preparing to offer the Carleton Winter Wardrobe in mid-October. The Wardrobe provides Carleton students in need with gently used winter clothing and accessories free of charge. We are in need of winter gear, especially mittens, gloves, scarves, and socks. Last year, nearly all of the items offered were taken on the first day. Please consider donating gently used items or purchasing something new. You can also make a gift online or mail a check. More details can be found on the Winter Wardrobe website.
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Carleton Entrepreneur Confab**confab, n.: An informal private conversation or discussionJoin us on campus for two days of working sessions, networking, and community building on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25. Alums have asked for a gathering for entrepreneurial Carls in order to promote networking and tap into the wealth of alumni talent and knowledge. This fall, the Center for Leadership in Innovation and Change (CLIC) is pleased to host the 2025 Carleton Entrepreneur Confab! Learn more and register.
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In person and virtual: Monday, September 15, 3:00 p.m. CDT
Skinner Memorial Chapel
Opening Convocation
Raul Raymundo '87 has long understood the challenges and strengths of working-class and immigrant families. After graduating fron Carleton, he returned to the neighborhood where he grew and co-founded The Resurrection Project (TRP). Under his leadership, TRP seamlessly blends community development, community organizing, human service delivery, and advocacy to build healthier and engaged communities. Today, TRP is one of the region's most innovative and effective social impact organizations, working in every area of community life.
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In person throughout the fallCheer on the Knights
Fall sports get into high gear 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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Virtual: Thursday, September 25
9:30 a.m. CDT Carleton Connects: Laura Hartpence and new directions for the Career Center
As today’s job market continues to fluctuate, Carleton is focused more than ever on helping students chart their career path. Join Laura Hartpence, the director of the Career Center, to hear how Carleton is strengthening its support for students throughout their four years and beyond.
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In person throughout the fall Carleton Young Alumni (C’YA) gatherings
C’YA hosts events and provides support for new alumni as they connect with their class, current students, and other young alumni. Check out our upcoming events in Brooklyn (10/8) and Minneapolis (10/22).
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The Externship Program of Carleton's Career Center is looking for short-term housing for externs this winter, December 2–19. 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 — there is no need to commit to the full three weeks. Hosts are needed across the country, from California to Massachusetts and many places in between.
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This fall, the Carleton Book Club is honored to feature A Pair of Wings by Carole Hopson. It's a riveting and adventurous novel inspired by the remarkable true life of pioneer aviatrix Bessie Coleman, a Black woman who learned to fly at the dawn of aviation and found freedom in the air. The reading period begins on October 10 and ends on December 12.
“It is so rich and nuanced, both in the historical background and in Bessie’s remarkable character, relationships, and challenges, that it deserves to be a bestseller. Highly recommended.”—Historical Novels Review
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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, 2025.
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