Mac Local
Serving artists and creatives in the Twin Cities, this art supply store has been open since 1976 and is owned by now-retired alum Beth Bergman ‘73.
What is Wet Paint?
This class of 1973 alum, served as the first African American and first female mayor in the 140-year history of the city of Minneapolis.
Who is Sharon Sayles Belton?
The mission of this campus office is to, “provide transformative leadership in creating a culture of diversity.”
What is the DML?
This African American alum was Macalester’s Athlete of the Year in 1950 and later held Macalester positions as Assistant to the President, Director of Development, Dean of Students, and Vice President of Student Affairs.
Who is Earl W. Bowman?
This butchery and sandwich retailer makes for a great addition to the Grand Avenue food stores and is owned and operated by alum Benjamin H. Roberts, class of ‘99.
What is the Saint Paul Meat Shop?
Born in Ghana, he served as the Secretary-General of the UN from 1997-2006
With roles such as President and Financial Affairs Committee Chair this student organization’s acronym is MCSG.
What is the Macalester College Student Government?
This Vietnamese American, Macalester alum class of 1997, spoken word artist, writer and community activist won the Minnesota Grand Poetry Slam twice.
Who is Bao Phi?
Majoring in Anthropology and Art History, alum Gayle Winegar, class of ‘75 changed it up to offer this fitness center on Snelling Ave.
What is the Sweatshop?
This Grammy award winner, founded Sounds of Blackness.
Who is Gary Hines?
This office helps connect students with alumni, prepare for graduate school and helps students in declaring a major.
What is the CDC?
This quirky Macalester alum class of 2000, recently won $411,000 during a 12-game winning streak on “Jeopardy!”