Dates to Note / Upcoming Events

20 April 2026

Tuesday, 4/21/26

  • 11:30am – 1:00 pm Tabling in Sayles with Minnesota Alliance With Youth, a nonprofit that brings people together in service across generations to make Minnesota a place where all young people can thrive. Through service, they develop leaders who foster young people’s individual assets, honor their voices, and prepare them to reach their goals.
  • Noon – 1:00 pm Weitz 236. LTC Lunch – First-Generation Student Perspectives Gain insights into the first-generation experience at Carleton. Join us for a student panel sharing perspectives on classroom belonging, academic advising, and bridging the gap between their family expectations and their experiences. 
  • 4:30 – 6:00 pm in Weitz 236. Attend a roundtable discussion on AI and ethics discussing AI, Learning, and Cognition. Our three presenters will be:  Jennifer Ross-Wolff from Biology, Jay McKinney from Cognitive Science and George Cusack from Academic AI Initiatives. Light refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, 4/22/26

Thursday, 4/23/26

  • Common Time in Gould Library Athenaeum. Join us for a gallery talk with artist Jeremy Gautama ’26, Senior Associate in Archives & Librarian Eric Hilleman, and Professor of Art Kelly Connole. Jeremy’s work is currently on view in the exhibition in the Athenaeum.

Friday, 4/24/26

  • First-Gen Friday with a flavored soda bar and casual conversation with our First-Gen community on 4th Lib from 2:30-4:00 pm

Tuesday, 4/28/26

Wednesday, 4/29/26

  • 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Virtual 1:1 Mock Interviews with MEDITECH. For more information or to register, see Handshake. Ever wonder what recruiters are actually looking for when they ask, “Tell me about a time you failed”? Stop guessing and start practicing. Register for an exclusive 1:1 mock interview session with AR Plano, Lead Recruiter at MEDITECH. AR isn’t just checking boxes; they are a strategic advisor who shapes hiring for Software Development, Implementation, and Customer Service teams.  Get immediate notes on your delivery and technical explanations. Learn what the hiring teams at MEDITECH specifically value.

Saturday, 5/2/26

  • First held in 2006, Minnebar is Minnesota’s annual technology (un)conference — built by and for the community. Free and open to anyone with an interest in Tech. Register for the event. 8am-7pm at the Best Buy Headquarters, Richfield, MN

Wednesday, 5/13/26

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Virtual. Elevate Education with AI, a SkillsBuild Webinar with IBM. Register.

Thursday, 5/21/26

  • Lovelace Spring Banquet, Common Time in Anderson Amphitheater (more info to come)

Multiple Events over the Spring Term:

Variety of Career Center Events | Virtual and/or In-person

Wednesdays | LoveLab with Lovelace:

  • 7-9 pm in Olin 106 | 4/22 = Joint event with Lovelace, GeMMS and PUGs. Game night and TinTea in MMC room 019

Thursdays | Bits & Bytes and CS Dept Sponsored Events during Spring Term:

  • 4/23 Comps Project Reveal (Olin 149 starting at 3:30 pm)
  • 4/30 Student GitTogether Shareout (Anderson 329 starting at 3:30 pm)
  • 5/7 Talk by Luke Mager & Mike Kesti from 3M (12-1pm Anderson 329 lunch included)
  • 5/21 Talk by Abby Marsh from Macalester (Anderson 329 starting at 3:30 pm)
  • 5/28 Talk by Swati Padmanabhan from UMN (Anderson 329 starting at 3:30 pm)
  • 6/4 Department EOY Picnic (Noon to 2 pm in the Anderson Amphitheater)

Ed Tech Teas (during Spring Term):

  • Tuesday, 4/21 3:30 – 4:30 pm Library 306 Making Moodle files more Accessible
  • Tuesday, 5/5 3:30 – 4:30 pm Leighton 301 Carlsites – Maintenance and Sustainability
  • Tuesday, 5/21 3:30 – 4:30 pm Repeat of 4/7 event