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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.
Twitty will reflect on how food is woven into cultural histories and identities.
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.”
Convocation connects climate change with national security
January 16, 2019Penn State professor David Titley will discuss how the U.S. military might play a role in combating climate change
Casey will present, “Competing Conceptions of Religion in American Foreign Policy.”
Free speech on college campuses topic of convocation
December 13, 2018University of Pennsylvania professor and author Sigal Ben-Porath will examine how colleges and universities increasingly find themselves on the front lines of cultural and political battles over free speech.
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.
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.
Salgado uses his art to educate people about the unique challenges of being both queer and undocumented in the United States.
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."
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.
LaDuke’s presentation focuses on her work in support of sustainable development and food systems.
NPR television critic Eric Deggans presents “Building Bridges Instead of Walls: Decoding Media’s Confusing Coverage of Race and Culture.”
The award-winning journalist will speak about threats to freedom of the press and the importance of a truly independent media in America.
Nancherla uses humor to tackle tough personal issues like anxiety and depression.
Convocation looks at using technology to battle terrorism—and the way Americans think about privacy
April 1, 2017NPR counter-terrorism correspondent Dina Temple-Raston will present “Understanding the Next Threat.”
Filmmaker Jonathan Gayles presents convocation on Black masculinity in comic books
February 10, 2017Gayles’ presentation mirrors his acclaimed documentary, “White Scripts and Black Supermen.”
Emmy Award-winning director Martin Doblmeier will introduce the screening on Feb. 19.
Mental health advocate and bestselling author Kevin Hines to present Carleton convocation
February 3, 2017After miraculously surviving his own suicide attempt, Hines aims to spread a message of understanding, empathy, and resilience.
Award winning civil rights activist Lateefah Simon to share her inspirational story
January 30, 2017Simon will present Carleton’s Black History Month Convocation.
