Macalester Book Club
In this book by Noble Peace Prize winner Kofi Annan '61, he writes about his personal experiences in the United Nations during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the American invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the brutal conflicts of Somalia, Rwanda, and Bosnia.
What is "Interventions: A Life of War and Peace"
Earning her BFA at Macalester College, this artist and alum whose work includes printmaking, costume design and painting was named 1998 Brooklyn's Woman of the Year by borough president, Howard Golden
Who is Yuko Nii '65
Alum and Entrepreneur in Residence Kate Ryan Reiling ‘00, created this board game that landed as #2 on Time Magazine’s Toy of the Year.
What is Morphology?
This alum’s brash style inspired the talent agent character in the HBO series "Entourage" played by Jeremy Piven, and is brother to Rahm, Mayor of Chicago, IL.
Who is Ari Emanuel ‘83?
This award recognizes alumni for significant service and consistent loyalty to the college and exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism toward their alma mater.
This alum designed the Olympic Torch sculpture for the 1996 Olympics summer games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Who is Siah Armajani ‘63?
This catering company and cafe on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis has been open since 2007, owned by alum Danny Schwartzman, class of ‘04.
What is Common Roots Cafe?
This alum, who serves on the Board of Trustees, was recently tapped to serve as the Chief Marketing Officer for the Facebook Oculus VR system.
Who is Rebecca Van Dyck ‘91?
This award named after the president of Macalester College from 1939 to 1958, honors alumni who have advanced the cause of the internationalist spirit and lived up to the exhortation, “to be a worthy son or daughter of Macalester, you must listen to your hopes and not your fears"
What is the Charles J. Turck Global Citizen Award?
You’ll find fonts designed by this alum at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport, in the pages of He-Man comics and on bags of Taco Bell.
Who is Chank Diesel ‘90?
This alum received a National Book Award for his novel The Feast of Love, which was adapted to film starring Morgan Freeman.
Who is Charles Baxter ‘69?
This award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has graduated within the past 15 years and demonstrated outstanding involvement and achievement in their post-graduate education, community contributions, career advancement, and their service to Macalester.
Colleges including Augsburg, Macalester, Hamline and St. Catherine make up a network with the acronym ACTC.
What is the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities?