Sure, it's winter, and most students won't be back until January, but Carleton is still bustling with activity, including the festive and well-attended annual Craft Fair and Custodial Scholarship Fund Bake Sale. Now in its 30th year, this endowed fund is supported by custodial staff along with other community members and provides financial aid for at least one student per year. Students in turn are supporting others in the community; Sam Millen '27 is helping to diminish the local digital divide, and Jonathan Nguyen '25 has won a fellowship to foster community engagement through digital media. As for alumni, if you wonder how a Carleton education can lead to leadership positions in the government's approach to renewable energy, Arpita Bhattacharyya '10 has an answer. And what are you up to these days? Let us know, and read on for more news from campus.

If your class will be celebrating Reunion in 2025 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.

There's still time to make a gift to Carleton before the tax deadline on December 31. However, college offices will be closed December 23–31. If you typically make your gift by phone (800-745-2275), please consider initiating your call early this year. If you plan to mail your gift, please ensure that it is postmarked by Saturday, December 30. Otherwise, we invite you to visit give.carleton.edu to make your annual contribution by December 31.

Please feel free to reach out to us after January 1. Happy New Year!

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