Category: President’s Column

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…

Like many campuses, we have experienced the challenges of maintaining a commitment to free speech while also respecting the need to ensure a safe and functional campus experience for the…

Last weekend was a good example of the convergence of different groups and energies that make up Carleton. Happenings across campus included the 20th Empty Bowls community meal; Ultimate and…

Looking at how other colleges and universities have handled protests and encampments over the past few weeks has been instructive—and not in a positive way. With the Carleton Board of…

Last Tuesday, Kracum was filled with people who showed up to honor friends and co-workers at our annual Employee Recognition event. This opportunity to name and thank colleagues completing milestone…