Home News Alumni Page 11 Category: Alumni 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. Freedom From Certainty What does it take to acknowledge the validity of other perspectives—or even admit that you might be wrong? Books: Spring 2021 Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff. 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. 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. 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. 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). “We’re Here.” The Alumni Board’s Athletics Working Group (AWG) is finding ways to connect alumni to student-athletes. 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. 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. Prev 1 … 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 … 16 Next
