A virtual Opening Convocation was presented on the first day of classes Monday, September 14, and featured remarks from President Poskanzer and a keynote address by Stacey Abrams.

On June 20, 2020, Carleton hosted a virtual Reunion with a greeting from President Poskanzer and messages from Derek Fried ’93, president of the Alumni Council, and Karen Schilling ’78, chair of the Alumni Annual Fund Board.

Though our official commencement for the Class of 2020 has been postponed, we are excited to celebrate our graduates virtually as they close out their time at Carleton.

Honors Convocation is an annual celebration each spring to recognize those students who have achieved distinction through academic or personal achievement. While we are unable to hold the convocation this year, we nonetheless want to acknowledge these students. Congratulations!

The Perlman Teaching Museum presents an online exhibition showcasing artwork made by the 13 studio art majors of the class of 2020.

With students spread out across the United States and around the world for spring term, many student groups have found creative ways to continue activities virtually.

The archive serves as a centralized location for gathering materials that speak to the responses and experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic at Carleton and its communities.

In his presentation, titled, “In Defense of Silliness: How the Radical Nature of Irreverence Can Change the World,” he will discuss his belief in the transformative power of art to create a more just and equitable society.

In his presentation, titled, “The Racial Pessimism of Clarence Thomas,” he will examine the racial views of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

In her presentation, titled, “For the Love of Black Culture: Celebrating the Contributions of Black Minnesotans,” she will comment on the intersection of black history and present-day thought.