Home News Alumni Page 5 Category: Alumni A Passion for Teaching, and Teaching for Passion Nick Shriver '18 is currently working at Little Wound School in South Dakota as an 8th and 9th grade English and Social Studies teacher and high school football coach. Mactivism Student activists have long helped shape Macalester policies—and have learned lasting lessons from their advocacy. Books: Spring 2023 Books recently published by Macalester alumni, faculty, and staff. The Future of Therapy is… In the wake of some of the most collectively challenging years of our lives, four alumni practitioners weigh in. A Look Back at Unfiltered College is a time of change and growth. Unfiltered is an effort to capture a snapshot of that student transformation. The Macalester Spirit President Suzanne M. Rivera on the enduring Macalester spirit that transcends campus, fostering hope, joy, and connections among alumni worldwide. Falling in Love with Chemistry Renowned organic chemist Richmond Sarpong '95 delivers distinguished chemistry lecture. Shelf Conscious: Professor Christina Esposito Ever wonder about all those books lining professors’ offices? We’re with you. Academic All-American Caleb Williams '24 earned Division III Academic All-America first team for men's basketball with a 3.91 GPA and impressive on-court achievements. The Business of Cannabis Former prosecutor Jim Shorris ’82 now leads compliance at the world’s largest cannabis company. Room for Improvement Business owner Zoe Kardasis Sturtz ’96 helps families fall in love with their houses again. The Art of Costume Design Theater and Dance Department professor Sarah Bahr offers students a real-world experience in the backstage drama of costume design. After Macalester: Wise Words from Alumni Macalester alumni advise recent graduates through the Career Connections working group, helping them navigate uncertainties after graduation. Work Wisdom: David Bole ’90 The bike shop owner and manager's tips for work success: stay interested, honor your lifestyle, ride a bike, adapt, and be welcoming. Volunteer Spotlight: Ezequiel Jimenez Martinez ’13 Martinez promotes internationalism and connects Macalester students and alumni through the International Connections program. James A. Williams ’77 Has Never Let Go “The seeds for my life got planted at Mac, and that’s why Mac is my heart,” says the renowned actor. Work Wisdom: Carson Chen ’15 The senior data scientist at LinkedIn shares lessons he's learned on his career journey. Mad Science with Caroline Duncombe ’18 Duncombe's improv show invites Seattle-area scientists to present their work, which improvisers then create a set about the research. Hip Hip Hooray for Mac Athletics Read more about recent wins from Macalester athletic teams. The Art of Not Making Plans Emel Sherzad ’89, co-owner of the recently closed Khyber Pass Café, relishes his improvised life. Lecture Notes: Happiness in the Nineteenth Century Professor Juliette Rogers of French and Francophone studies created a course about French nineteenth-century thinkers, writers, and artists and their pursuit of happiness. Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 15 Next
