Category: Alison Byerly

This Tuesday’s Employee Recognition Celebration is an annual event that looked a bit different this year. As always, it is an opportunity to celebrate the deep commitment and tireless efforts…

During an early workout at the Rec Center on Wednesday morning, I was approached by a student, a staff member, and an alum who each shared their enjoyment of the…

I’m writing this column in an airport, as I’ve been traveling this past week to Chicago and New York for a combination of professional meetings and Carleton events. In NY,…

In my remarks to admitted students and their families at the first of our two Carl Days on Monday, I talked about the characteristics of Carleton that I believe distinguish…

We often say that a liberal arts education promotes lifelong learning. There is no better proof of that than the enthusiasm that Carleton alumni have for continuing to hear from…

One distinctive feature of Carleton is the large number of students who participate in student employment: 70–80% of students undertake campus jobs at some point during their four years. Through…

Anyone familiar with the Boston Marathon knows “Heartbreak Hill,” a big push that occurs at mile 20, when you’re exhausted, close to the end of the race, but still have…

It’s eighth week, which means everyone has lots of work to do… and sometimes we need distractions! As a literature professor whose field of expertise is the nineteenth-century British novel,…

Carleton is fortunate in having incredibly talented and dedicated staff and faculty across all areas of the College. One of the ways in which we show our appreciation for the…

Last weekend offered a choice between somewhat warmer weather for doing things outdoors, and lots of indoor activities — Midwinter Ball, Super Bowl parties, or just watching the Olympics and…