Home News 2021 January Archive: Jan 2021 Sound Arguments A political science course teaches students how to argue with skill, passion—and kindness. Revision to – “You’ve Got a Chance to Make This Country Whole” Mahmoud El-Kati shaped generations of students. He’s no longer teaching, but his work continues. Governor’s Office selects President Rivera to help guide Young Women’s Initiative Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan have named Macalester College President Suzanne Rivera to the Executive Council for the Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota (YWI). Big Questions with Professor Sam Asarnow In November, President Suzanne Rivera talked with philosophy professor Sam Asarnow about how we balance our commitment to the greater good with our desire to exercise personal autonomy in a pandemic. Books: Winter 2021 Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff. Lecture Notes: Rumors in History Professor Karin Vélez examines how fiction can overshadow reality, even when we have all the facts. An American in Paris Josh Timberlake ’96 found a career that applied both of his majors and took him on an international adventure. Demoya Gordon Makes the Case for Justice The 2006 alum fought against Prada’s racist iconography—and won. Democracy in Action In last fall’s election season, a new class immersed students in the democratic process. Wise Words for Turbulent Times Alumni share perspectives on how to move forward. “You’ve Got a Chance to Make This Country Whole” Mahmoud El-Kati shaped generations of students. He’s no longer teaching, but his work continues. Breaking New Ground in Biostatistics Suzanne Dufault ’15 applies a biostatistics lens to pressing public health problems, including dengue fever. Creative Stages "Perspectives," this year's fall Theater and Dance Department show, was rehearsed on Zoom and performed on livestream. Shelf Conscious: Susan Fox Ever wonder about all those books lining professors' offices? We're with you. Protocols in Practice Macalester Athletics teams followed a strict plan to resume practices safely. Pain, Rage, and Hope This year's annual exhibit in Olin-Rice's Smail Gallery is a student-curated display about resilience. Global Contagions, Past and Present International studies professor David Chioni Moore's course explores the "2,600 year tradition of writing about pandemics." Practicing Gratitude President Rivera expresses gratitude for the Macalester community. What Makes Some Advocacy Groups More Attractive Than Others? After years of researching protest movements in Africa, assistant professor of political science Lisa Mueller had some hypotheses that she wanted to test here in the United States. Can Business be Good? A Macalester economics course explores the complexities of capitalism in the midst of a pandemic and racial justice movement. Two Macalester students awarded the Harold S. Geneen Charitable Trust scholarship Dana Gustafson ’22, from Arlington, Mass. and Frank Marquette ‘21, from Little Falls, Minn. are this year’s recipients of the Harold S. Geneen Charitable Trust Scholarship. Previous Next
