Home News Alumni Page 10 Category: Alumni Golden Sounds Still led by Gary Hines '74, Sounds of Blackness is celebrating 50 years. Data Driven For journalist Aaron Mendelson '09, numbers spark stories. Partners with a Purpose With their biotechnology startup, two alumni aim to improve treatment and quality of life for cancer patients. Volunteer Spotlight: Burke Strickland Burke Strickland '69 supports engagement as Mac's Houston regional chapter lead. Record of Service Macalester reflects on the legacy of former Vice President Walter Mondale ’50. Bridging the Gap The aim of this “radical centrist” is to get people talking—and listening—to one another. Books: Summer 2021 Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff. Digital Drive Kai Akimoto '22 applied lessons from his Macalester football experience to digitizing Guam's COVID-19 testing process. Lecture Notes: Inclusive Technology Professor Lauren Milne works to make digital interfaces more accessible for people with disabilities. Pathways for Change We asked this year’s Alumni Award recipients about the places, people, and experiences that shape their focus. At the Heart of All We Do President Rivera writes about the academic excellence that defines Macalester. Radical Accessibility In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Radical MacACCESS lifted up the voices of disabled campus community members. Mac Entrepreneur: Jaime Hasama ’18 Hasama is founder and CEO of SoCal Sunny Creative in Los Angeles. 9 Reasons to Love Macalester Athletics Right Now Cheer on the Scots with longtime M Club president Steve Cox ’76. Interactive Education Macalester’s digital liberal arts initiatives are changing how faculty, staff, and students collaborate, share knowledge, and solve problems. Lessons From: A Best-Practices Innovator Gülüm Özüstün Williams ’92 shares what she’s learned about embracing opportunity and continuous growth. Shelf Conscious: Kelly MacGregor Ever wonder about all those books lining professors’ offices? We’re with you. Out of History’s Margins Kyera Singleton ’11 is changing how one museum depicts slavery and the fight for freedom. Shelf Conscious: Fatiya Kedir ’21 What are some of the student government president's formative reads? All Charged Up Electric boat motors are the wave of the future—and Steve Trkla ’83 is leading the way. Get Out the Vote Lisa Hu '15 traveled from California to Georgia to advocate for Senate candidates Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. Prev 1 … 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 … 16 Next
