by Peter Wright in News
Six Macalester faculty members have been recommended by the Faculty Personnel Committee for tenure and the title of associate professor. The endorsement is a major step in the tenure process before the Board of Trustees makes the final decision.
Holly Barcus, geography; Paul Dosh, Lain American studies; Erik Larson, sociology; Kelly MacGregor, geology; Chad Topaz, mathematics and Harry Waters Jr.
by Maya Pisel in News
This fall, the new student organization Mac Students United for Palestinian Equal Rights or SUPER, began spearheading a discussion about whether it is socially responsible for Macalester to invest in companies that support Israeli military operations.
The Israel divestment issue is part of a broader student movement calling for more transparency and responsibility in Macalester's endowment investments.
by April DeJarlis in News
In its eight-year history the students who have tried their hand at investing through the Macalester Investment Group have seen the portfolio rise in value by 47 percent, an average annual return rate comparable to the growth rate of the college's endowment.
by Adriana Lein in News
Although graduation is months away, students and staff are actively preparing for the week's festivities. As students' Macalester experiences come to a close, senior week provides them with a final opportunity to participate in activities with their classmates to memorably end their college careers.
