Study abroad? College students drop, rethink plans Nov 20, 2009
At Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. which typically sends more than 60 percent of its students abroad, study abroad enrollment this fall dropped 25 percent from the same time last year, said spokeswoman Amy Phenix. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Disappearing Vowels 'Caught' On Tape In US Midwest Oct 31, 2009
Now Christina Esposito of the Macalester College has tracked the change sweeping eastwards across the Midwest into Minnesota. She will present her findings at a meeting of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) next week in San Antonio, TX.. (Science Daily)
Bizarre Dinosaurs: Why Were Some So Strange? Oct 11, 2009
"These are not just icons for extinction, they are really evolutionary successful, innovative creatures," Kristy Curry Rogers, a paleontologist at Macalester College, in St. Paul Minn. says on. (ABC News)
Learning Curve: Crossing the finish line Oct 6, 2009
Bowen is a former president of Princeton University; McPherson is past president of Macalester College. In their research, the authors found that students with exemplary grades from weak high schools still graduate at a high rate from whatever college they attend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
OHA announces new chief operating officer Sep 30, 2009
He was raised on Maui, attended Kamehameha Schools and received his bachelor's degree in geology and environmental studies from Macalester College, St. Paul, Minn. in 1989. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Research: Pupils don't aim high enough for college Sep 9, 2009
In "Crossing the Finish Line," William Bowen and Michael McPherson, former presidents of Princeton University and Macalester College, along with researcher Matthew C 00004000 hingos, chime in on what many experts consider American higher education's greatest weakness: college completion rates. By some measures, fewer than six in 10 entering college students complete a bachelor's degree, among the worst rates in the developed world. (Anchorage Daily News)
Business notes Aug 30, 2009
Leyk, a Brainerd native, recently graduated from Macalester College in St. Paul, with a bachelor's degree in history and political science. She has committed to a year of service in the Brainerd lakes area. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Brookline Honors Aug 18, 2009
The following Brookline residents were named to the dean s list at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. for academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2008-09 school year. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Fostering matters of the HART Aug 18, 2009
Education: Macalester College for her bachelor's degree and St. Thomas for her master's degree in teaching the gifted and talented. Pets you had growing up: Dogs, cats, a hamster, 11 rabbits, a parakeet, a turtle and fish. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Alien Invasion? An Ecologist Doubts the Impact of Exotic Species Aug 15, 2009
Davis is a plant ecologist at Macalester College in St. Paul who has spent the past 15 years challenging the most cherished principle of restoration ecology: that nonnative species should be eradicated from the landscape. Earlier this spring, he published a bombshell of a book with Oxford University Press called. (Scientific American)
Academic achievers (8/6) Aug 8, 2009
Jenny Dawson, the daughter of Susan Dawson of Chelmsford and Timothy Dawson of Londonderry, N.H., has been named to the dean's list of Macalester College for academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2008-09 school year. A graduate of Chelmsford High School, Dawson was a first-year at Macalester last spring. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
• Community news Aug 7, 2009
Martin de la Presa-Pothier, the son of Beverly Pothier of Twin Falls, graduated from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. during the college's 120th commencement exercises on May 16. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Newton Notables Aug 5, 2009
Harris named to Macalester College dean s list David Harris, son of Diane Currier of Newton and Joseph Harris of Cambridge, has been named to the dean s list of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. for academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2008-09 school year. (Newton Tab, MA)
PG South: Bulldogs proving mettle as strongest of the 'Elite' Jul 16, 2009
Capriotti is going on to play baseball at Macalester College in Minnesota. La Roche College recruit Tyler Schrader of Trinity along with Carson and Dixon are other capable pitchers to whom Kosko can turn. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hoyles Named Conference Administrator of the Year by NACWAA Jul 2, 2009
I Football Championship Subdivision); Kathy Klein, University of North Florida (Division I); Deborah Chin, University of New Haven (Division II); Kim Chandler, Macalester College (Division III); Norma Carr, Salt Lake Community College (NJCAA); and Dr. Grace Calhoun, Indiana University (Nell Jackson Award). - Pac-10. (Pac-10.org)
Keillor looks back as Prairie Home turns 35 Jun 26, 2009
The performance marks 35 years since Keillor's public radio variety show debuted on July 6, 1974, at Macalester College in St. Paul. That show, broadcast live, was watched by about a dozen people. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Keillor celebrates 35 years of Prairie Home Jun 23, 2009
"A Prairie Home Companion" debuted on July 6, 1974, at Macalester College in St. Paul. The show is now heard on nearly 600 public radio stations nationwide and every week more than 4. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Celebrations Jun 17, 2009
Cohen graduates from Macalester College Deborah Cohen, the daughter of Victoria and Jonathan Cohen of Newton, graduated from Macalester College, St. Paul, Minn ... In addition, she was honored at the Macalester College Honors Convocation May 15 and elected to Phi Beta Kappa. (Newton Tab, MA)
Awards and plans of CHS graduates Jun 16, 2009
Taylor Helfand: Macalester College, OSAA Scholar Athlete, OSAA Activity Scholar, National Honor Society ... Clara Thomann: Macalester College; Macalaster Grant, Dale and Thomasina Trout Tuition Scholarship, National Honor Society, yearbook senior section editor. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Sullys Hill Wildlife Refuge welcomes new manager May 29, 2009
An environmental studies and anthropology major at Macalester College in St. Paul, Ibsen says his desire is to bring people and the resources of the environment together. His passion is native plants and he is looking forward to exploring the treasures of Sullys Hill. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Somali brothers both earn UW-L honors May 19, 2009
Abdi is a professor at the University of Minnesota s Department of Geography and among the top experts on Africa in the U.S. Ahmed is dean of the Institute for Global Citizenship at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. and has an endowed professorship at the school. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Masters, Boychuk named top students for class of 2009 May 14, 2009
Boychuk will attend Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. and is considering a major in international studies. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Zwiefelhofer takes preferred walk-on offer from South Dakota State May 9, 2009
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Roselawn teacher influences Chetek senior's success May 7, 2009
Next fall she plans on attending Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. and is considering majoring in international studies. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Basketball coach Whittle takes job at Macalester Apr 20, 2009
Fresh off of the team s second consecutive national championship, Washington University s men s basketball Assistant Coach Tim Whittle has accepted a job offer as head coach at Macalester College, a Division III program in St. Paul, Minn. I think much like Wash. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Courage has plenty to reflect on Apr 15, 2009
He recently ended his collegiate career at the NCAA Division III Swimming Championships, hosted by Macalester College in Minneapolis, Minn. Courages victory was no surprise, but the way he won it was. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Geology gems Apr 5, 2009
Ray Rogers, chairman of the Geology Department at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. said Eichhorn, to a degree unusual among amateur collectors, makes his specimens available for scientific study and is respected by professional paleontologists across the country. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
SWC dishes out All-Conference awards Apr 2, 2009
Felt is taking part in the prestigious 27th Annual Minnesota High School All-Star Basketball series April 3 at Halenbeck Hall on the campus of St. Cloud State University and April 4 at Leonard Center on the campus of Macalester College in St. Paul. Friday s event features a game between the Blue and Gold teams at 7 p.m. followed by Felt s Maroon team squaring off against the Green team at 8:45 p.m. Saturday s schedule includes games at 2:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. with three-point shooting and... (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Karl Runkle (4) Mar 30, 2009
During his undergraduate years at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, his dreams of exploring distant places led him to spend an inspiring year in Africa at the University of Ghana, one of the greatest of his many great adventures. After completing a master s degree in guidance and counseling at San Diego State University, Karl earned a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Toledo. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Virginia Denton instilled independence, hard work in Camp Fire girls Mar 29, 2009
Ginny came to Namanu in 1946, fresh out of Macalester College. She was hired as a bugler and craft director for the summer, then returned to Minnesota and later worked for Camp Fire in Oakland, Calif. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Eleanor S. Clark; Weston musician was also activist Mar 23, 2009
In high school, she met John Clark, who had just returned from World War II. They fell in love, but her family insisted she finish her education before marrying, so she accelerated her studies and graduated after three years at Macalester College in St. Paul. The Clarks married in 1949 and moved east when he attended Harvard Medical School. (Boston Globe)
SWIMMING AND DIVINGCorry graduate Zaleski wins NCAA title in backstroke Mar 21, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS -- Corry graduate Olivia Zaleski, representing Denison, sped to a championship in the 100-yard backstroke at Friday's NCAA Division III swimming and diving championships at Macalester College. Zaleski, a junior who participated in the winning 200 medley relay effort earlier in the meet, finished in 54. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Corry's Zaleski earns D-III swimming title Mar 20, 2009
-- Corry graduate Olivia Zaleski, swimming for Denison College, was a part of the women's 400-yard medley relay that captured gold at the Division III national championships at MacAlester College at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center. The relay team finished with a time of 3 minutes, 43. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Lipscomb University presents artist Luke Aleckson March 26 Mar 19, 2009
His works have shown in galleries throughout Tennessee, Illinois, Ohio and Minnesota, including the Rolling Resistance exhibit at Macalester College Art Gallery in Saint Paul, Minn. HereThereEverywhere, at the Chicago Cultural Center; and Luke Aleckson: Ghost Load/Carry On, at Greencastle in Jackson, Tenn. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Eleanor Clark should not be remembered as a murder victim Mar 19, 2009
They both attended Macalester College in St. Paul, and, after serving in the Navy, John Clark went to Harvard Medical School on the GI Bill, Gordon Clark said. Dr. Clark, who died in 1999, was a noted psychiatrist, member of the Harvard Medical School faculty and on staff at McLean Hospital in Belmont. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
SWIMMING AND DIVING 5 from area compete at NCAA D-III championships Mar 18, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn -- The NCAA Division III men and women's swimming and diving championships get under way today from Macalester College at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center. Five swimmers and divers with area ties will take part. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Eleven Blue Jays Selected for 2009 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships Mar 11, 2009
The 2009 NCAA Division III Swimming g Championship, hosted by Macalester College, will take place March 18-21 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. For more information visit the championship web page at. (Hopkinssports.com)
Robbins named to Macalester College deans list Feb 28, 2009
Robbins named to Macalester College deans list - Somerville, MA - Somerville Journal ... Robbins named to Macalester College deans list ... Arielle Oseki Robbins, daughter of Ikuko Oseki and Michael Robbins of Somerville, has been named to the dean s list of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Paying for College Feb 14, 2009
Michael McPherson, an economist and former president of Minnesota's Macalester College, warns that some may choose to increase class size or skip prestigious faculty hires in order to offer more generous aid packages. In the end, "they risk sacrificing quality to mimic the big boys," he says. (Time.com)
