Category: Alison Byerly

I know that the ongoing violence in the Middle East continues to be on the minds of many on our campus. As an academic institution, our response has generally been…

I am delighted to share today a draft of a proposed new framework for sustainability, climate action, and environmental justice at Carleton — the culmination of over a year’s worth…

The start of a new year is one of the great joys of a college campus. Every fall, we reconvene and reconstitute ourselves as a community: returning students, as well…

With Labor Day behind us, and New Student Week about to begin, you can feel the energy building on campus! Student athletes, peer leaders, and some other groups have already…

Carleton is very fortunate to be located in the charming, historic, and friendly town of Northfield. An attractive location is important not only to prospective students, but also to our…

You may be confused at the sight of more than 200 alumni on campus this weekend. Wait, wasn’t Reunion in June? That was my reaction in the summer of 2021…

The College’s strategic direction, Carleton 2033: The Liberal Arts in Action, identifies community as one of three major values of the College. Among the goals supporting this area is a…

Having just returned from a week at Cape Cod with my family, I am happy to report that I have gotten started on some good summer reading, and hope you…

Carleton seems to have a knack for just-in-time Commencement weather. Saturday was not the first time I have seen early morning showers give way to beautiful sunshine just as faculty…

With spring term classes behind us, and Commencement a little over a week away, we are wrapping up the hard work of the academic year, and entering a season of…