Home News 2020 April Archive: Apr 2020 Geology professor’s rare fossil discovery in Madagascar featured in scientific journal Nature The paper details the discovery of a new mammalian fossil in the Mahajanga Basin in Madagascar. Macalester Senior Awarded Watson Fellowship Each of the 47 recipients from this year’s class of Watson Fellows receives a one-year grant of $36,000 to pursue original projects outside the United States. Global Citizenship Student Awards 2020 This spring, three seniors were honored for their commitment to global values. Political Advantage Students are adapting to remote learning with determination and creativity. Erik Larson, Sociology, Receives Jack and Marty Rossmann Excellence in Teaching Award Afifa Benwahoud Receives the Staff Outstanding Service Award Lecture Notes: The Art of Data Science Statistics professor Brianna Heggeseth talks about her research on diversity in major US art museums. Waging Peace Two alumni collaborate to support unarmed peacekeeping in some of the world's most volatile conflict zones. Legends of the Night These sleep experts share their best advice—as well as some of their own sleep practice. Points of Struggle, Points of Pride Charting Macalester's queer history over six decades “The Greatest Privilege of My Professional Life” President Brian Rosenberg looks back on 17 years at Macalester. How to Practice Medicine in Alaska Heidi Baines '95 on the tools she carries with her in the frontier and beyond. “I Like to Dream Big” Researcher and artist Jaye Gardiner ’11 uses comics to smash stereotypes and engage new scientists. New Realities The COVID-19 pandemic forced unprecedented, and often painful, decisions at Macalester this spring. Hatching Sustainable Plans Macalester's EcoHouse is home to four students committed to sustainability and four chickens. Unexpected Endings When the spring sports season was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, David Palmer '20 was just one athlete affected. Shelf Conscious: Michael McGaghie Ever wonder about all those books lining professors' offices? We're with you. Remembering Jimm Crowder Alumni and friends around the world mourn the loss of Jimm Crowder, Macalester's director of international admissions for 25 years. Gone Brian Rosenberg writes his final Household Words column. Macalester College adopts test-optional admissions policy Macalester College will no longer require prospective students to submit SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admission. Macalester Student Receives Truman Scholarship Junior Willow Fortunoff receives a prestigious Truman Scholarship. Previous 1 2 Next