What Matters to Me and Why? is a continuing series of faculty and staff talks on life, work, and meaning. Every term, two staff/faculty members are invited to explore the question: what matters to you and why?
These conversations are a wonderful opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to come to know the people at Carleton in a deeper, more personal way. Lunch is provided.
If you would like to nominate a speaker, please email our College Chaplain, Schuyler Vogel, at svogel@carleton.edu. We strive to represent the full diversity of staff and faculty on campus and welcome nominations regardless of role or longevity. All members of the Carleton community have wisdom to share.
The series is cosponsored with EthIC.
2023-2024 Reflections
“Puzzles” by Rabbi Shosh Dworsky, May 16, 2024
2022-2023 Reflections
“Not a Bad Public” by Andrew Carlson, May 18, 2023
2021-2022 Reflections
2020-2021 Reflections
View the following archived videos from the 2020–2021 talks, which were presented online:
“Dancing Bears, A Vanishing Forest, and A Fish In The Water”
Reflection by Bev Nagel, Dean of the College and Winifred and Atherton Bean Professor of Sociology, Science, Technology, and Society – May 6, 2021
“The Art and Science of Experience”
Reflection by Carol Donelan, Professor of Cinema and Media Studies – January 14, 2021
“The Curious Optimist”
Reflection by Fred Rogers, Vice President and Treasurer, Emeritus – October 8, 2020
“Transparency in Science, Art, and Relationships”
Reflection by Julia Strand, Associate Professor of Psychology – September 24, 2020