A little October snow (it’s Minnesota after all) didn’t stop Family Fest activities. Over two days, students and parents reconnected, learned more about things like multiculturalism at Macalester, navigating Career Exploration, and the college’s sustainability goals, attended theater performances, and put their creativity to work in the Idea Lab. They also had a chance to pet alpacas and other creatures at a petting zoo, and join the Mac community at the annual Wellness 5K on a brisk Saturday morning.
October 16 2019
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Three Macalester Students Selected for University of Chicago’s Prestigious Economics Program
Ana Alvarez ʼ26, Danielle Nartey ʼ26, and Hermogenes David Rios Torres ʼ27 have been selected for the Expanding Diversity in Economics (EDE) 2024 cohort.
Decoding the Link Between Immunity, Mental Health, and Addiction
Biology professor Dr. Phillip Rivera’s receives 2023 Scialog Collaborative Innovation Award for “The Mystery of Heavy Drinking: Exploring the Roots of Alcohol Dependency" project, in which he and his team will research the connections between immunology and addiction.
Macalester Senior Awarded 2024 Watson Fellowship
Chloe Vasquez ʼ24 will use her Thomas J. Watson Fellowship to research snake bites and medical care in tropical areas.
World Championships Up Next for Speed Skating Star
Two years after missing the Olympics, Conor McDermott-Mostowy ʼ24 is still grinding for the 2026 games—with a quick stop at the Speed Skating World Championships
Work Wisdom: Molly Ahearn ’81
Graphic designer Molly Ahearn '81 shares advice about networking, mentorship, and more.
