Here's your news for February
from on and off campus.
What better way to beat the cold than shake a leg? After a three-year pause, Carleton's annual Midwinter Ball is back next weekend with live music, DJs, and a chance for students to heat things up. Carleton publications are hot off the presses too, including a graphic memoir by Will Betke-Brunswick '11. And the Bald Spot may be frozen, but the Knights have stayed hot, repeatedly scorching St. Olaf in women's swimming (all those heats!) and men's basketball. But we've got other irons in the fire too. Read on for more news from the Carleton community.
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Biology prof Amanda Hund ’10 earns Carleton's largest ever faculty grant
Hund will lead a multi-year National Science Foundation project to study parasitic disease transmission and its ecological and evolutionary factors. “Hosting such a big, collaborative, long-term project offers so many opportunities to connect Carleton and our students to other institutions and to the broader impacts of this really important research,” Hund said. Read more about the grant.
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Research partnership uncovers world of drama
When history professor Serena Zabin, Raine Bernhard ’23, and Margaret De Fer ’24 traveled to Scotland and England this summer, they weren’t expecting to uncover a real-life 18th-century drama rivaling the plot of a Regency romance—but they did. Learn what they found.
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A continued commitment to sustainability leadership
Carleton is embarking on a wholly new approach to sustainability that will build upon the college’s remarkable success in reducing its carbon footprint to accelerate progress toward carbon neutrality. Read more about this effort.
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Celebrating Dacie Moses’ 140th birthday
Beloved Carleton icon Candace “Dacie” Kelley Moses worked for the college for 50 years and was renowned for her hospitality and her friendships with students. When Dacie passed in 1981, she left the house to Carleton, and it remains an inviting place for Carls to convene. This past weekend's birthday celebration included brunch and performances from the Singing Knights and the Knightingales.
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Wellspring: Art and the environment
Wellspring, an exhibition that runs until February 24, explores the intersection between art and environmental ethics. All are welcome to attend a reception and panel discussion on Wednesday, February 8, from 4:00-5:30 p.m., featuring environmental artist Sarita Zaleha, Ojibwe water walker Sharon Day, ecologist Paula Furey, and representatives from the Clean River Partners organization. Learn more.
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In person: Saturday, February 4
8:00 p.m. Central Kracum Performance Hall
Ensemble Dal Niente
The Chicago-based group presents an evening of experimental chamber music, including works by Carleton professor Alican Çamcı.
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Virtual: Thursday, February 9
8 a.m. Central
Breakfast Club with Josh Small '20—Farm to Bagel: Unrolling the DoughCo Story
Josh Small ‘20 started DoughCo Bagels in the summer of 2022. Join Josh as he explains his inspiration for the business, the challenges he faces, and his plans for expansion.
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In person: Friday, February 10
10:50 a.m. Central Skinner Memorial Chapel
Convocation with Christy Coleman
Coleman has led some of the nation’s most prominent museums, including Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and the American Civil War Museum, and consulted on the award-winning film Harriet and Showtime's Good Lord Bird.
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Virtual: Saturday, February 11
3:00 p.m. Central
Nationwide Trivia
Our 23rd Annual Nationwide Trivia Contest will be hosted by Jeopardy! contestant and karaoke superstar Noah Tarnow '97. Registration closes Feb. 5.
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Virtual: Wednesday, February 15
2:00 p.m. Central
Carleton Connects: Adeeb Khalid and Central Asia
Central Asia is one of the most diverse regions on the planet, with a complicated history to match. Join professor Khalid for a discussion of the cultural crossroads at the heart of his newest book, Central Asia: A New History from the Imperial Conquests to the Present.
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In person: Thursday, February 23 4:00 p.m. Central
Weitz Center for Creativity 236
Economic Research and Monetary Policy: A Career at the Fed
Josh Gallin '92, this year's Lamson Lecturer in Economics, will talk about his career at the Federal Reserve Board, the intersection of his academic research and policy work, and his experiences at the Fed during the Great Recession and Covid.
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Expand your reading horizons with the Alumni Book Club!
On March 17, the Carleton Alumni Book Club will begin Andrea Yaryura Clark's debut novel, On a Night of a Thousand Stars. Join us for ongoing discussions and a virtual Q&A with Clark on May 9.
The book club uses a private online discussion forum, and our community of readers is ready to welcome you!
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Intern interest
Internships give Carls the opportunity to see and feel their liberal arts skills in action, acquire new professional skills, and build networks that will allow their ideas and aspirations can come to life. Do you know of an internship opportunity or want to create one for a Carl this summer? The Career Center would love to connect with you.
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Carleton Young Alumni (C’YA)
is a group dedicated to helping connect Carls in their first 10 years after graduation. The Classes of 2012 through 2022 are encouraged to join other young alumni at upcoming events. Check the C'YA website for more info.
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Serve on the Alumni Council
Alumni Council members build community and connections to Carleton. This April, the Alumni Council will elect four new at-large members to four-year terms. To nominate someone (including yourself), visit the Alumni Council site.
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