Home News 2025 March Archive: Mar 2025 Maccolades for March 2025: Bold climate action, student leadership, and more Founding Day and Pushball 2025 Macalester's Founding Day celebration honored the college's rich history and vibrant community on March 7. Books: Spring 2025 Books recently published by Macalester faculty, alumni, and staff. 7 Days at Macalester Catherine Kane ’26 shares stories of student engagement outside the classroom, and all across campus. From Mewinzha Waasa Wedi Giizhigong (A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away) to Minnesota Ajuawak Kapashesit ’13 is this galaxy’s first Ojibwe-speaking Han Solo. Sounding Board: Brighter Days Ahead Defying winter's chill, Macalester College ignited joy and launched a $250M campaign with ice rinks and bonfires, proving that even in darkness, community's spark can fuel a brighter future. Making the Dream Work in Boston From champagne showers to draft day drills, a Macalester grad's relentless data-driven vision fuels the Celtics' championship dynasty, proving that behind every title team, there's a front office mastermind already plotting the next victory. About Face Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Regina Rodman ’01 helps affirm her patients’ sense of self. Volunteer Spotlight: Matthew Bergeron ’08 From political dreams to soccer team builder, this Macalester grad's journey proves a liberal arts education can score big in unexpected fields, even leading to a love story under the Bell Tower. Lecture Notes: On Television From suburban sitcoms to civil rights showdowns to reality TV's brand-building, this course reveals how television isn't just a screen, but a cultural mirror reflecting—and shaping—who we are. Abstract Expressions: Professor Alix Johnson Iceland, caught in the Cold War's sonar whispers, reveals how a nation can be neither spy nor target, yet still intimately shaped by the unseen eyes of global surveillance. Last Look: The Gift of a Tartan Shield A three-ton, multi-state granite tartan shield, almost lost to budget cuts, graces Macalester Stadium, a testament to unexpected generosity and the enduring spirit of college pride. Work Wisdom: Masami Kawazato ’00 Masami Kawazato ’00 is a program director at the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. Meet Alumni Board President Abaki Beck ’15 We spoke with the American studies major and current PhD student to learn more about her and her work on the Alumni Board. Celebrate Our 151st Year with Band@Mac Bands@Mac highlights bands and individual artists who got their start at Macalester, culminating in a playlist that chronicles the earliest recording in the archives up to the most recent student band. Alumni Starter Kit No matter when you graduated, you’re a member of an engaged, lifetime community as a Macalester alum. How can you make the most of that connection? Ethics Bowl team wins 2025 national championship Macalester’s Ethics Bowl team won their second national title in three years as they came in first place at the 2025 National Ethics Bowl Championship. Immigrant Voices in Times of Fear A sociology course deepens classroom knowledge through voter outreach and community engagement. Previous Next
