Home News 2021 April Archive: Apr 2021 Maccolades for April 2021: Fulbright to France, NEA grant, and new books on salvage tourism and Shakespeare Coco Du receives 2021 Staff Outstanding Service Award Prof. Karín Aguilar-San Juan receives 2021 Jack and Marty Rossmann Excellence in Teaching Award Three students receive Global Citizenship Award Presented annually to graduating seniors who demonstrate a commitment to the ideals and practice of high academic performance, internationalism, multiculturalism, and community engagement. Shelf Conscious: Fatiya Kedir ’21 What are some of the student government president's formative reads? Get Out the Vote Lisa Hu '15 traveled from California to Georgia to advocate for Senate candidates Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. All Charged Up Electric boat motors are the wave of the future—and Steve Trkla ’83 is leading the way. Education Illuminated As the pandemic amplifies challenges in K–12 education, where do we go next? Mac Entrepreneur: Samantha Strong ’98 Strong is owner, broker, and general contractor at Metamorphosis Realty & Design-Build in Minneapolis. Making Beauty Dakota elder Walter “Super” LaBatte Jr. ’70 is an artist, historian, and culture bearer. Gallery View Recent creations and highlights from the several Class of 2021 studio art majors. The Writing Life Twin Cities journalist Mary Ann Grossmann ’60 has been penning stories for 60 years. Seniors Look Back The Class of 2021's seniors channel their Mac experiences into haiku or advice for new students. Books: Spring 2021 Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff. Freedom From Certainty What does it take to acknowledge the validity of other perspectives—or even admit that you might be wrong? The Scrap Metal Impressionist Bruce MacMullan ’69 is a banker turned self-described “scrap metal impressionist.” Lessons From: The Executive Utility Infielder Mark Green '89 shares lessons he's learned during his business career. Behind the Grid Meet crossword puzzle designer Adrian Johnson '21. Lecture Notes: Celebrating Black History Through Theater “I wanted us to investigate some of the documented theatrical history that led us to this moment,” Professor Harry Waters Jr. says. Jim Smith’s Favorite Places The Mac golfer shares three spots where he seeks community and conversation on campus (and one where he doesn’t). Looking Forward with Hope President Rivera reflects on celebrating the Class of 2021 this spring and preparing to welcome the Class of 2025 this fall. Previous 1 2 Next