Winter 2023
Winter 2023
Carleton Board Takes Action on Divestment
The college will immediately reduce exposure to fossil fuel investments in its endowment.
The Lock & The Key
Through her work as a mentor to men behind bars in Minnesota’s prisons, Carleton professor Deborah Appleman shows that teaching is a radical act.
The Liberal Art of Diplomacy
Carleton prepares students for foreign service by teaching empathetic communication, limber problem solving, and creative thinking.
Soft Power and Hard Truths
A recent book celebrates Thomas Hughes ’47, who counseled the Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon administrations against the war in Vietnam.
Integrity, Passion, Solidarity, Discipline, Respect
Pete Sickle ’89, CEO of Israel’s first professional rugby team, embodies the sport’s governing principles.
At Home on Campus
In April, Carleton breaks ground on a student life and housing project that combines environmentally conscious living options with multicultural community spaces.
Webb Wonders
Carleton’s Cindy Blaha joins fellow astronomy professor Eric Jensen ’87 in an animated discussion about the James Webb Space Telescope.
Bald Spot: News from Around & Beyond Campus
Archaeology in the Arb
Students in an archeological methods and lab course researched documents and conducted field excavations to learn about the Olin Farm site
A Political Move
Thanks to a generous gift from Michael Hasenstab ’95 and his wife, Mary Ann, Old Music Hall was refurbished into the new home to the department of political science and international relations.
On Board
Five new members joined the Carleton Board of Trustees in 2022 and attended their second in-person meeting on campus in February.
More Bald Spot: DJ, Let It Play! • Local Equality Efforts • Curtain Call • The Future of Farm House • Pastoral Care
