Home News 2020 October Archive: Oct 2020 60-Second Syllabus: Digital Ethics Take 60 seconds to learn more about this course 60 Second Syllabus: Ecology and the Environment Take 60 seconds to learn about this course in ecology 60-Second Syllabus: African American Literature Take 60 seconds to find out more about this course Shelf Conscious: Mario Solis-Garcia Ever wonder about all those books lining professors' offices? We're with you. Ever the Same President Suzanne Rivera on the parts of the Macalester experience that remain unchanged, despite changes brought by the pandemic. Equal Harvest Marichel Mejia ’11 helps farmworkers fight for fairness. Lecture Notes: Cognitive Phenomena How do we learn, remember, and think? Conservation Philosophy Brady Robinson ’95 is working to protect and restore the great outdoors. International Forecast For international college students eager to study in the United States, COVID-19 is just the latest complication. Map to the Future The successful Macalester Moment campaign shaped the student experience, today and for generations to come. Meet President Rivera With optimism, energy, and a bioethicist’s lens, Macalester’s 17th president is leading the college through historic challenges. Confronting History, Panel by Panel In writing about Emmett Till’s murder, Karlos K. Hill’s graphic novel brings Till to life. Silver Lining With his third startup, Dale Johnson ’69 is salvaging precious metals from outdated technology. Team Effort Macalester athletic teams are finding ways to foster community amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Gallery Buzz This summer, City Pages named Macalester’s Law Warschaw Gallery 2020’s best local gallery. Buddy Up The Buddy System is a new, student-created initiative to create community in physical distancing. The Class of 2024 Get to know Mac's class of 2024. Reimagining the Classroom For Mac faculty and staff, it was a summer of intense reflection and preparation for various fall scenarios. Exploring careers Every summer the Macalester Summer Internship Grant supports students while they work Teachers unions and the twin pandemics Professor Lesley Lavery with help from students elevates the voice of teacher unions. Who’s listening? A study of assistive technology What should we know about assistive technology and privacy? Professor Abby Marsh digs into the topic. Previous 1 2 Next
