Al Franken: Jokes Off the Record Jun 10, 2008
"If you're the challenger, you only win by putting the incumbent in the spotlight. Well, for the past two months, Al Franken's been in the spotlight," Carleton College political science professor Steven Schier said. Franken secured the Democratic endorsement over the weekend after courting each of the 1,400 delegates that attended the convention. (Newsmax)
Alice Wilson, 1st Female Geologist Jun 8, 2008
She taught in lectures and field trips through Carleton College, now Carleton University in Ottawa, and traveled the world, visiting the Amazon and other exotic destinations in South America. Carleton University bestowed Alice with an Honourary Doctor of Laws degree in 1960. (Suite101.com)
Top players build top programs Jun 5, 2008
" Baum, 26, is a case in point. He played at San Diego's Patrick Henry High alongside Daryl Harang, younger brother of of the Cincinnati Reds. Scouts and coaches often would visit Patrick Henry to see the Harang brothers, and Baum said they eventually noticed him, too. "Playing next to Daryl helped me," said Baum, who received a scholarship to Carleton College (Minn.). It also doesn't hurt to be able to trade tips with a major league-caliber athlete. Adam had sophomore outfielder Trey Pirkle and... (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Who Will Help Economy: McCain or Obama? Jun 4, 2008
There are three main presidential levers on the economy, says Steven Schier, political science professor at Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. taxes, spending and trade policy. (Click2Houston, TX)
Track and field notebook For race walker Dunn, a final stroll in the Olympics May 27, 2008
He dabbled in race walking while running for track teams at Lincoln and Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. and got serious after his college graduation. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Utah Announces Swimming Staff Additions May 22, 2008
Marsman was a standout swimmer at Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. where she was a seven-time NCAA Division III champion, setting nine school records and two Division III records. (Utahutes.com)
How Did That Chain Letter Get To My Inbox? May 20, 2008
New research into these forwarded missives by Jon Kleinberg of Cornell University and David Liben-Nowell of Carleton College suggests a surprising explanation ... Jon Kleinberg of Cornell University and David Liben-Nowell of Carleton College used a tree diagram to analyze the paths that forwarded e-mail petitions took through the Internet and into people's inboxes. (Science Daily)
Dylan, Raconteurs Lead New Pittsburgh Festival May 16, 2008
The college bands performing at the festival are: Bears (Kent State University), Flying Machines (The New School), Gospel Gossip (Carleton College), Magic Bullets (College of San Mateo), Math the Band (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth), My Dear Disco (University of Michigan), Nothing Unexpected (Robert Morris University), the Black Fortys (University of Southern Illinois), the Company Kang (Whitman College), the Delicious (Indiana University), the Depreciation Guild (New York University),... (Billboard.com)
Libertarian a potential spoiler for McCain May 13, 2008
"In the 2008 environment, the landscape is pretty bad for the GOP anyway. John McCain does not need any new impediments to the presidency, and Bob Barr is another impediment," said Steven Schier, a political science professor at Carleton College in Minnesota. Barr was a champion of social conservative causes as a Georgia congressman from 1995 to 2003, leading the battle for impeachment of President Clinton and maintaining a strong record against abortion and gun control. (Boston Globe)
AP: McCain Hopes to Attract Young Voters May 13, 2008
"He should not concede these voters, but he can't count on making big headway with them," says Steven Schier, a political scientist at Carleton College in Minnesota. He says McCain's age and the overall "unpopularity of the GOP" with young voters will be difficult to overcome. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Onalaska High School students lend hand at camp for kids with illnesses May 13, 2008
Buehler plans to attend Carleton College in Northfield, Minn ... Stewart will attend Carleton College. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Magnet for controversy May 9, 2008
After his time as a young boy at the Des Moines Register, Gartner left to attend Carleton College in Northfield, Minn ... After graduating from Carleton College, he went to work at the Journal in 1960, eventually rising to Page One editor. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Analysis: Obama will need to unite divided party May 8, 2008
"The question really is whether identity politics becomes more important than partisan politics," political scientist Steven Schier of Carleton College says. "Do you get so upset that a member of your group is not being nominated that you abandon your party?". (USA Today -- News)
America's Greenest Colleges May 3, 2008
Six schools--Harvard, Dartmouth, Carleton College, Middlebury College, the University of Vermont and the University of Washington--earned an A-, the top grade in 2008. In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in April announced the top collegiate purchasers of renewable energy through its "Green Power Partnership," voluntary program that encourages governments, businesses and schools to buy renewable energy. (Forbes -- Business)
Nonprofits seeking $1.5 billion Apr 15, 2008
The biggest campaigns underway, according to the report are run by University of St. Thomas, which plans to raise $500 million by 2012, and Carleton College, which plans to raise $300 million by mid-2010. But the study doesn't include big nonprofits such as the University of Minnesota, which didn't participate, said Bill King, president of the Minnesota Council on Foundations. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Clinton brands Obama 'elitist' Apr 14, 2008
Steven Schier, a political science professor at Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. said Obama's comments, and his attempt to explain them, tend to alienate people, particularly working-class voters who may be crucial the election. (USA Today)
Obama closing gap with Clinton in superdelegates Apr 11, 2008
"It has been a drip, drip, drip toward Obama," said Steven Schier, a political analyst at Carleton College in Minnesota. "Superdelegates can see Obama's advantages growing, and it's pretty clear it's going to be very hard for Clinton to catch him," he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Aggies Announce Football Staff Changes Mar 28, 2008
He was also the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator at Carleton College (Minn. before coming to UC Davis and also previously coached the quarterbacks at Idaho. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Six to visit Pittsburg Mar 25, 2008
Web Results powered by yahoo. Local When First Friday Coffee started, Blake Benson said his goal was to bring in big-name speakers that Pittsburg residents might not get the chance to talk with if not for the series. (SunOnline)
The long road to decision day Mar 9, 2008
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Roppeau Honored With Judith M. Sweet Award Mar 8, 2008
She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from Carleton College (Minn. and later received her master's from the University of Minnesota. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Goodhue knocks off L-P boys in the first round of the playoffs Mar 8, 2008
The Lyle-Pacelli boys basketball team (17-10 overall) hit an early slump and never recovered as it saw it s season come to an end in a 77-57 first round playoff loss to Goodhue at Carleton College Friday night. The Athletics controlled the pace early and the game was tied 15-15 with 10:42 left in the first half when the gym lights went out and there was a 15 minute delay. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Letter writer not fully identified Mar 7, 2008
The student was one of the self-described Carls at Carleton College. He did not want his picture taken with Al Franken, and when Franken asked why, one of the other Carls said because he was conservative. (Winona Daily News, MN)
So close, yet so far away: Athletics miss 20 free throws in 53-51 loss to Mabel-Canton Feb 29, 2008
L-P, which has finished it s regular season, will open the Section 1A playoffs against No. 3 seeded Goodhue in Carleton College Friday, March 7 at 8 p.m. The Athletics are a No. 6 seed. It seems like there s not a whole lot of positive thoughts going through our minds right now and it s the wrong time of the year for that, Olson said. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Others who show excellence Feb 14, 2008
Minnesota: Maria Prom, Carleton College. Mississippi: Jessica Shackleford, University of Southern Mississippi. (USA Today)
This trek has no limits Feb 13, 2008
McKittrick, who grew up in Seattle, and Higman, who was reared in Seldovia, have spent much of their adult lives as students at Carleton College in Northfield, Minn ... The couple met at Carleton College in 1999 and married in 2003. (Anchorage Daily News)
More of this story Feb 11, 2008
The Trinidad native came to Minnesota in 1990 to attend Carleton College. His father, also an opthamologist, studied in England and Crichlow's family encouraged him to study abroad, too. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Wittwer records 1,000th career point Feb 7, 2008
Redwood Falls native Trevor Wittwer a senior wing for Gustavus Adol-phus recently surpassed the 1,000 career point mark in a 70-65 win over Carleton College. Wittwer earned MIAC Player of the Week honors for his efforts finishing with 22 points, 10 rebounds and a blocked shot in the victory. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
McLane Lecture Set Jan 31, 2008
Caldwell earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from Carleton College in May 1975 and a Masters Degree in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Pennsylvanias Wharton School of Business in May 1977. He then worked as an investment banker at First Boston in New York and at a bond firm in Houston. (KWTX.com, TX)
CANDIDATE FRANKEN CAUGHT MOCKING CAMPUS CONSERVATIVE... Jan 25, 2008
Earlier this month Franken was at Carleton College, where the late Sen. Paul Wellstone was a professor, for a student rally related to a special election in the state Senate District 25. (The Drudge Report)
Chandler LB picks Washington Jan 25, 2008
Richard Obert The Arizona Republic Jan. 24, 2008 01:52 PM. Chandler High linebacker Kurt Mangum gave Washington a commitment Wednesday night to play football. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Phoenix Union selects its new superintendent Dec 31, 2007
The Hispanic educator started his career 20 years ago as a teacher in Philadelphia as a high school Spanish teacher He earned his bachelor's degree in Latin American studies from Carleton College in Minnesota, a masters in counseling psychology from Temple University and a doctorate of educational leadership and policy at Arizona State University. He moved to Arizona in 1992. (AZCentral -- News)
Computer-free students find life hard without them Dec 17, 2007
Capturing the experience of going without a computer for Magnusson it was five weeks is part of a documentary-making course at Carleton College in Northfield, Minn ... Mitchell Lundin, left, Andrew Tatge and Caitlin Magnusson tackle the typewriter as part of an experiment at Carleton College. (USA Today -- News)
Men's Soccer Earns Academic Honors Dec 11, 2007
19 Carleton College, Bob Carlson, 3. 35 Case Western Reserve University, Dan Palmer, 3. (Gozags.com)
PREP ROUNDUP: Short-handed WSHS skiers fall Dec 8, 2007
Missing several of their top skiers, who were excused to attend model legislature and a Junior Olympics competition, both Winhawks teams opened the season against Northfield with close losses on the snowy campus of Carleton College. The Winhawks girls lost by one point, 28-27. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Today in the Cedar Valley Nov 24, 2007
Wartburg men's basketball vs. Carleton College. Time: 7 p.m.. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
On Campus: Hubbard competing at Division II meet for fourth straight straight year Nov 16, 2007
BACK TO NATIONALS: Carleton College senior Jon Nowinski (Black River Falls) will close his college cross country team with a fourth trip to the NCAA Division III men s national meet at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. The Carleton men qualified as one of 16 at-large team qualifiers. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Lecturer addresses ideas on dispute resolution Nov 14, 2007
Deason earned her law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1985, her master's degree in biological oceanography from Oregon State University in 1975 and her bachelor's degree in biology from Carleton College, in Northfield, Minn. in 1972. (Hamden Chronicle, CT)
Wired to the Bard: For nine weeks local students immerse themselves in the power of Shakespeare Nov 7, 2007
With a history degree from Carleton College in Minnesota, Johnson is in her second year as an education artist with Ser first in Chatham. "Since the school did King Lear last year, we decided on a comedy for this year," she says, "So far it's been a constant delight and a wonderful challenge. Students here are so into it, with such wonderful ideas, and each has a very different and unusual approach to the text. The important thing is that the Fall Festival allows each student to find his own... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Curriculum project scholars working toward exploration of new approaches to human rights in liberal arts education Oct 19, 2007
Faculty members from the University, Carleton College and Macalester College will gather at Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 20 to discuss how they can incorporate human rights topics into their courses and teaching. The scholars will convene for a conference on philosophical and theological approaches to human rights one of four conferences that fall under the rubric of Chicago s Human Rights Curriculum Development Project, a joint effort with Carleton College and Macalester College. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
On Campus: Sibik makes a quick impression Oct 19, 2007
FRANK MAKES SURPRISE RETURN: No one was more surprised than Matt Frank when he took the field last Saturday for the Carleton College (Minn ... RUNNING TOWARD NATIONALS, PART 4: Jon Nowinski (Black River Falls) is chasing his fourth trip to the NCAA Division III national cross country meet as a member of the Carleton College (Northfield, Minn. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
op-ed: Professor-student relationship policy needed at Middlebury Oct 19, 2007
A good model for Middlebury is the "Statement on Consensual Relations" from Carleton College (adopted in 2002). The well-being of the learning and teaching community at Carleton College depends upon the existence of a relationship of trust, respect, and fairness between the faculty and the students. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Obituaries for Wednesday, October 17, 2007 Oct 17, 2007
He served 18 months in the Army during World War II before attending Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. where he met his wife, June Beckes. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Are we ready for windmills everywhere on our landscape? Oct 10, 2007
The city of Howard, the Pipestone area school district, Carleton College in Minnesota and others are just examples of smaller wind facilities. We're still curious when we pass these sites, and sometimes slow down to take a better look. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Alumni honored Sep 22, 2007
He did and earned degrees at Carleton College, University of Minnesota and University of Michigan and became a senior research scientist in the department of radiology at the University of Michigan. Today, he is an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and founder, president, CEO and chief scientific officer of his own biotech company that has developed a testing method of cancer diagnosis and treatment. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
On Faith Sep 22, 2007
Rossing earned her bachelor s degree from Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. a Master of Divinity degree from Yale University Divinity School and a doctoral degree in theology from Harvard University. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Obituaries for Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 Sep 22, 2007
She earned her Bachelor s degree from Carleton College in Northfield, MN. Betty will be forever remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a caring and devoted friend to her many dear acquaintances, and a longtime member of The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Eagles continue hot start with two wins Sep 8, 2007
Carleton College beat the V-Hawks, 30-22, 30-22, 30-18 in the first match. The V-Hawks rallied to beat St. Scholastica 30-24, 30-21, 26-30, 30-26 in their second match. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Earlier '08 primary nets few gains for California - so far Sep 6, 2007
Steven Schier, a political scientist at Carleton College in Minnesota, likes to remind voters that Democratic contributors at California events "tend to be an exotic crowd to many other Americans, which hooks into the broader observation that the money people in both parties are not that representative of most Americans.". Page 1. (Christian Science Monitor)
Getting Schools to Think and Act Green Aug 27, 2007
Wind turbines owned by Carleton College Robb Long / AP Article Tools. When Professor Douglas Crawford-Brown needs reassurance that his work has had an impact, he looks at the picture on his wall of a group of beaming students from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill posed in front of City Hall in Cambridge, England. (Time.com)
Princeton Beats Harvard, Yale for Top U.S. News Ranking as Colleges Object Aug 17, 2007
Carleton College (6) Northfield, Minnesota 5. Middlebury College (5) Middlebury, Vermont 7. (Bloomberg -- US)
Will California alter '08 race? Aug 13, 2007
"States are beginning to tinker with electoral college reform," says Steven Schier, a political scientist at Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. He notes that in April Maryland enacted a law requiring that the state's electoral votes go to the national popular vote winner only if states representing a majority of the nation's 538 electoral votes decided to make the same change. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
SCSU president declares school carbon-neutral Aug 13, 2007
She will become the 337th college president to sign, alphabetically between Douglas M. North, president of Alaska Pacific University, and Robert A. Oden Jr. president of Carleton College. The statement reads in part, "Colleges and universities must exercise leadership in their communities throughout society by modeling ways to eliminate global warming emissions, and by providing the knowledge and the educated graduates to achieve climate neutrality.". (New Haven Register, CT)
OPINION - Six keys to survival of small towns Aug 8, 2007
Back in the late 1990s when we were looking forward to entering the 21st century, Cliff Clark, a professor at Carleton College in Minnesota, cited six characteristics shared by towns he feels will be most likely to thrive in the 21st century. Since there is more attention being given to Canton's development now than any similar period the past half-century, I thought taking a look at Clark's thoughts would be stimulating. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
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Jordi Comas, an organizer for the event and Bucknell professor, said that he started playing Ultimate as a freshman at Carleton College in Minnesota. Everybody played, said Comas. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Supreme through the summer haze Aug 3, 2007
Robin s paper reported on an empirical study conducted with the Carleton College Class of 66 that gathered at a reunion. Specifically, it reported on high-confidence relationships between humor preferences and nostalgic remembrance of Peter, Paul and Mary songs. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Police chief’s data on Northfield heroin being questioned Jul 16, 2007
Carleton College officials report an increase in thefts, but neighboring St. Olaf College reports no increase. Northfield schools Superintendent Chris Richardson said he learned about the police chief s news conference only a couple of hours beforehand and was dumbfounded by the chief s assessment. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Collegiate Scholars Program creates confident, prepared critical thinkers who are off to college Jul 14, 2007
Those include Boston University, Carleton College, Spelman College, the University of Michigan, the University of Southern California, The Juilliard School, Wellesley College, Duke University and Chicago, where six graduating Collegiate Scholars will be enrolled. One of those six students is Jennie Vazquez, a 2007 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Volunteers HOPE to make a difference Jun 30, 2007
James Sheridan, 18, a sophomore at Carleton College, unscrews the bolts on windows to be replaced on a Clay County home during Charleston Catholic High Schools weeklong home-repair project. Sheridan, a 2006 graduate, returned to volunteer for the project he called an incredible experience. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Obituaries for Thursday, June 28, 2007 Jun 28, 2007
She graduated from Carleton College in 1937 and acquired a master s degree in geology from the University of Minnesota in 1939. She was nominated and confirmed as a member in the Sigma XI scientific society for her achievements in research. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
A bid to build centrism in US politics Jun 22, 2007
" The emphasis is on ideas over ideology, building trust instead of enmity with opposing politicians, embracing innovation with more regard to citizens than to which party thought of it first or who gets credit. The idea also plays into the yearning of an increasingly frustrated voting public for another principle: Get it done. "Arnold is the perfect example of the moment for broad coalition-building going on outside Washington," Steven Schier, a political scientist at Carleton College, in... (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Northfield's tech strategy Jun 9, 2007
The fiber network was built to serve St. Olaf and Carleton College, but it's expanding to cover other parts of the city, starting with businesses. The access to the high-speed Internet connection through a fiber network, which is rare in a city of Northfield's size, appealed to Elliott. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Finding Minnesota: A Cornfield Becomes An Airfield Jun 4, 2007
Sensing an urgent need for pilots, Carleton College and the Army Air Corps rushed Stanton Airfield, near Northfield, Minn. into action. (WCCO.com, MN)
WSHS trio punches state tickets Jun 3, 2007
She will be pulling double duty, because she won the discus (136-4) to qualify during the opening day of the Section 1AA meet at Carleton College. Potter won t be alone beginning Friday at Hamline College for the Class 2A state meet. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Packers send nine events to finals Jun 1, 2007
The Austin girls track team advanced six events through prelims Thursday at the Section 1AA track meet at Carleton College in Northfield. Returning state qualifier Jessica Webber made the first steps toward another trip to Hamline University with a qualifying time of 46. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
