view larger image (100 Kb) The Carleton community is deeply saddened by the loss of senior Ted Mullin, who died on Sunday, September 3, in his home town of Winnetka, Illinois.Ted entered Carleton with the Class of 2006, and had been battling synovial sarcoma since the summer of 2004. Ted was deeply committed to his life at Carleton, as a history major and member of the men’s swim team. Ted co-captained two 'Relay for Life' teams while at Carleton, an event raising funds to support cancer research sponsored by the American Cancer Society. We are very pleased to announce the recent establishment of the Edward H. "Ted" Mullin '06 Prize in History at Carleton College by his family, the History department, friends, and classmates. Ted entered Carleton with the Class of 2006 and was deeply committed to his life at Carleton, both as a history major and as a three-year letter winner on the men's swim team. While at Carleton, Ted also co-captained two teams for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Sadly, Ted lost his battle with cancer, passing away September 3, 2006. The Edward H. "Ted" Mullin '06 Prize in History will be awarded annually to the junior history major who best exemplifies Ted's love of history, academic excellence and/or athletic passion, curiosity, drive to excel, integrity, selflessness, generosity, religious and/or interest in the role/influence of religion and ethics in history, tolerance, and good humor. It is to be used to support travel and/or research opportunities that enhance the recipient's academic or broader learning journey of discovery. If you would like to offer a contribution to the newly established Edward H. "Ted" Mullin Prize Endowment Fund, please go http://apps.carleton.edu/alumni/aaf/how/, indicate any amount & designate in the "Additional Instructions" box that it is for the Edward H. "Ted" Mullin Prize in History, separate from your usual Alumni Annual Fund contribution. If you would like to add a memory, please go to our Memories page.