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Photo by Alec Leonetti '22
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from on and off campus.
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After a slow start, spring in Northfield has now truly sprung: the pasque flower is in bloom, the Frisbees are flying (with the women's Ultimate teams, Syzygy and Eclipse, both headed to Nationals), and students' hard work is paying off: Soren Eversoll ‘24 won the 2022 ACM Short Story contest, Yuanhao Zou '22 will be a Watson Fellow next year, seven seniors have received Weitz Fellowships, and the men's and women's tennis teams have made it to the MIAC Playoffs. Alumni aren't slowing down, either: Grant Lindsley '11 and Eric Taylor '18 will play Ultimate on Team USA at the 2022 World Games, Jonas Lindholm-Uzzi '20 is one of the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to service abroad, and Maya Ben-Shahar '19 has directed a new documentary about Iowa's prison system. We hope your talents are blossoming as well. Read on for more stories, opportunities, and ways to stay in touch.
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The Community Plan for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity
Following a vote by the Board of Trustees, President Byerly announced The Community Plan for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity on April 15. The work behind this ambitious project started in 2020, as the Steering Committee collaborated with the entire Carleton community to develop a 10-year strategic IDE plan with a special focus on racial identity and Black experiences. Read more about the plan.
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Hard Truths and Healing: Elder-in-Residence Program Piloted at Carleton
Dr. Denise Lajimodiere, a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and retired professor from North Dakota State University, visited campus in April as part of Carleton's Elder-in-Residence pilot program. Organized by Professors Meredith McCoy and Michael McNally, the program creates and strengthens relationships with local Native communities while providing individual mentorship opportunities to promote the well-being of Indigenous students, faculty, and staff at Carleton. Read the full story.
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Carolyn Livingston named a ‘Pillar of the Profession’
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Carolyn Livingston was honored as one of the “Pillars of the Profession” at the 2022 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Annual Conference. She is one of only eighteen professionals to receive this prestigious award. Read the full story.
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Carleton Honors Alumni Association Award Recipients
30 distinguished alumni and community members will be honored at Reunion in June for their achievements and their contributions to Carleton. Learn more about these award recipients, and if you haven't yet registered for Reunion, you can do so today.
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In person: Friday, May 6
10:50 a.m. Central
Skinner Memorial Chapel Convo: Phil Chan '06
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In person: Saturday, May 7
7:00 p.m. Central
Kracum Performance Hall Guest Artist: The Singers
The Singers present Considering Matthew Shepard, featuring the Carleton Choir. This three-part fusion oratorio speaks with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musical styles seamlessly woven into a unified whole.
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Virtual: Thursday, May 12
8 a.m. Central Breakfast Club with Heidi Welsh '88: Shareholders and Corporate Responsibility
Heidi Welsh '88 is the founding executive director of the Sustainable Investments Institute (Si2), a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that helps investors to make informed, independent decisions about their votes and views on shareholder proposals. Learn about the surge in support for more disclosure and the factors that have driven this surge.
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In person: Friday, May 13
11:30 a.m. Central
Bald Spot Empty Bowls
Professor of Art Kelly Connole brought the Empty Bowls project to Carleton in 2005. Since then, the project has raised over $91,000 for Northfield's Community Action Center food shelf.
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In person: Sunday, May 15
3:00 p.m. Central
Kracum Performance Hall Chinese Ensemble & Global Music Ensemble Concert
This concert, conducted by Gao Hong, features two Peking Opera guest artists, Jinghu master Zhengang Xie and Yueqin master Mei Hu, as well as two world premieres written specifically for our Chinese ensemble.
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Virtual: Thursday, May 18
2:00 p.m. Central Carleton Connects: Nancy Braker '81 on the Arb in Spring
Nancy Braker ’81, the Puzak Family Director of the Cowling Arboretum, is back by popular demand. Join her online for a live walking tour of the Arb in all its spring glory. Find out what's in bloom and what nature has in store, all from the comfort of your home.
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Imagined Futures, Forgotten Pasts: Tours and Talks
Curated by students of Baird Jarman, Associate Professor of Art History, and Sara Cluggish, the Mary Hulings Rice Director and Curator of the Perlman Teaching Museum, Imagined Futures, Forgotten Pasts explores Carleton's architectural history from its founding in 1866 until today. Join these on-campus opportunities to learn about structures that were never built, buildings that are no more, and the ways that campus has changed over the years.
- Friday, May 6, 4:30 p.m. Gallery Talk: Histories of Gender and Race.
- Saturday, May 7, 1 p.m. Walking Tour: Early History of Carleton.
- Wednesday, May 11, 4 p.m. Walking Tour: Gender Norms & Campus Design.
- Wednesday, May 18, 4:30 p.m. Gallery Talk: Engaging with the Landscape.
- Friday, May 20, 4 p.m. Gallery Talk: Pandemic Strikes!
- Saturday, May 21, 1 p.m. Walking Tour: WWII and Modernization.
- Wednesday, May 25, 4 p.m. Walking Tour: Early History of Carleton.
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Other ways to connect Go on a Summer Reading Journey with the Alumni Book Club!
The Carleton alumni book club will begin reading Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood on May 27. This “transfixing chronicle” (Publisher’s Weekly) follows author Cheryl Diamond’s unusual childhood as she travels the globe with her fugitive family.
Make this unique story part of your summer reading experience. You'll not only connect with other Carls, you’ll also receive an exclusive invitation to hear directly from Cheryl Diamond during our livestream "fireside chat" with her on July 21. There is no cost to participate — you just have to secure a copy of the book.
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