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Anita Chikkatur, Juliette Bobrow honored with Minnesota Campus Compact Presidents’ Awards
April 9, 2019Acknowledging colleges and universities committed to civic engagement that impacts student learning and community progress, the awards will be presented at a statewide summit April 10 at St. Catherine University in St. Paul.
Battling food waste and hunger in America the focus of convocation
February 8, 2019Social entrepreneur Evan Lutz will present “How Ugly Produce Can Help Solve Hunger.”
Directed by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle, the production features Jonny Lee Miller as Victor Frankenstein and Benedict Cumberbatch as his creation.
Public invited to celebrate and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 18, 2019The annual event will be led by Reverend Oliver White, co-pastor at Clark-Grace Memorial United Church of Christ in South St. Paul.
St. Olaf, Carleton make annual donation to City of Northfield
November 14, 2018St. Olaf College and Carleton College made their annual donation to the City of Northfield on Wednesday, November 14. This year’s donation is $156,000, split by the two colleges.
Carleton hosts its 36th annual Holiday Craft and Custodial Bake Sale
November 5, 2018Proceeds from this popular event support the college’s Custodial Scholarship Fund, an endowed scholarship awarded each year to at least one Carleton student.
Multidisciplinary artist 2Fik comes to Northfield for a residency and series of performance events.
October 11, 2018Based in Montreal, 2Fik’s work combines photography, video, modeling, and performance art—designed to tackle the multiplicities of identity.
Cultural commentator Jay Smooth to present Carleton convocation
October 9, 2018Founder & former host of New York's longest running hip-hop radio show, Smooth will address how we talk about race and politics.
Carleton presents “Conversations about Unspeakable Things”
October 8, 2018The two-day event is a continuation of the MN Humanities Center “Veterans’ Voices” project.
Salgado uses his art to educate people about the unique challenges of being both queer and undocumented in the United States.
Carleton presents “Dr. Falstaff and the Working Wives of Lake County: A Picnic Operetta”
September 29, 2018The unique performance will be held outdoors in the Cowling Arboretum on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. In the event of rain, the performance will be moved to the Weitz Center for Creativity Commons. Join us! Rain or shine!
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson presents Carleton’s opening convocation
September 10, 2018President Barack Obama awarded her the National Humanities Medal in 2016 for "championing the stories of an unsung history."
Proceeds from Carleton’s annual “Lighten Up!” Garage Sale raise $36,000 for area non-profits
July 18, 2018Carleton gave $12,000 each to the Northfield Union of Youth, Project Friendship, and Northfield Area Special Olympics.
14th Annual Empty Bowls Charitable Fundraiser
May 4, 2018The popular event supports the Northfield Community Action Center's food shelf.
Convocation aims to correct stereotyped misperceptions in religious and cultural issues
April 6, 2018Renowned biblical scholar Dr. Amy-Jill Levine will present “Pearls and Prodigals: Jesus’ Parables in His Context and Ours.”
Sustainability Office co-hosts Downstream Film Festival
February 15, 2018Produced along with the Cannon River Watershed Partnership, the evening of 15 short documentary, narrative, experimental and animated films will be held at Imminent Brewing.
Legendary pianist and author Daryl Davis to present Carleton convocation
February 12, 2018Davis will share his story of a Black man’s odyssey into the Ku Klux Klan.
Funds will address financial barriers to help low-income students stay enrolled to completion, help in situations like those created by Hurricane Harvey.
The popular sale takes place Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17.
The renowned Syrian artist appears as part of an evening showcasing Middle Eastern music.
Local historian Susan Hvistendahl will tell the story of the College’s annual festival at a special downtown event.
Nancherla uses humor to tackle tough personal issues like anxiety and depression.