The scholarships, prizes, and endowed professorships listed on these pages have been created at Macalester College by the generous gifts of donors. Some of these funds have been contributed to allow the establishment of endowed professorships that further Macalester’s commitment to the highest academic standards among the faculty. Income from funds contributed for prizes is awarded annually in recognition of a student’s scholastic achievements, accomplishments and proficiency.
The income from scholarship funds is awarded by the Macalester Financial Aid Office. The funds are awarded to outstanding students-usually juniors and seniors-who have applied for financial assistance and who demonstrate the need for this assistance in order to avail themselves of a Macalester education. (For information on financial assistance, consult the Admission, Expenses and Financial Aid section.)
Prizes
AMERICAN STUDIES
The Manning Marable Memorial Award in American Studies. Awarded by the faculty of the American Studies Department to a senior major who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the study of race, ethnicity and the American experience.
The American Studies Award for Creativity and Social Responsibility. Awarded by the faculty of the American Studies Department to a senior major who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in scholarly, cultural, and civic engagement.
ANTHROPOLOGY
The David W. McCurdy Award for Excellence in Anthropological Research. Presented annually to a student who demonstrates special excellence in anthropological research.
Sonia Patten Distinguished Service Award. Established in honor of Sonia Patten, Anthropology Professor Emerita. Dr. Patten, a Minnesota native, specialized in medical anthropology, conducting brilliant research in Ghana as well as the United States for many years. Awarded to a senior anthropology major who has contributed most to the formal and informal programs of the Anthropology Department.
James P. Spradley Research Award. Established in memory of James P. Spradley by colleagues, family, and friends. Presented annually to a senior majoring in anthropology who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship in anthropological course work and/or research.
The Jack Weatherford Prize. Given to the student who has produced the best capstone paper, as judged by a panel of faculty in the Department of Anthropology. It is named in honor of Professor Jack Weatherford, who designed the Senior Seminar course which includes independent research by each student culminating in a synthesizing capstone research paper.
ART
Art Department Merit Awards. Book awards presented to graduating art majors for outstanding achievement in the areas of studio art or art history.
Donald D. Celender Art History Prize. Established in honor of Edith M. Kelso Professor of Art Donald D. Celender who taught in the department from 1964-2005 and chaired the department for many years. The prize is awarded to a senior art major for outstanding work in art history.
ASIAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
Chinese Language and Culture Prize. Established by alumni to recognize a student who has shown outstanding ability and promise as a learner of Chinese language and culture.
Japanese Language and Culture Prize. Established by alumni to recognize a student who has shown outstanding ability and promise as a learner of Japanese language and culture.
BIOLOGY
American Cyanamid Endowed Prize. Established by the American Cyanamid Company, the prize is awarded to upper-class students enrolled in pre-medical courses in preparation for medical school.
William R. Angell Foundation Prize. Named for the president of the Continental Motors Corporation to honor outstanding seniors majoring in biology.
HPAC Award. Established by the Macalester Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) to honor students who are going into a medical profession.
O.T. and Kathryn Walter Awards. Established by Dr. O.T. Walter, chair of the Biology Department for 41 years, the awards are given to students who show promise of success in medicine related fields.
Mark Davis Ecology Prize. Established by Mark Davis, DeWitt Wallace Professor of Biology, the prize is awarded to a senior biology major who has excelled in ecology courses and research.
CHEMISTRY
American Institute of Chemists Award. Awarded to a senior chemistry major who has demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership ability, and character. The recipient receives both a certificate and student associate membership in the American Institute of Chemists.
Violet Olson Beltmann Endowed Prize. Established in 1967 by Albert A. Beltmann, ‘23, in memory of his wife, Violet Olsen Beltmann, ‘20. Mrs. Beltmann was an instructor in the Chemistry Department until her passing in 1961. The Beltmanns met when Violet was the teaching assistant for the chemistry course that Albert was taking. The prize is awarded to outstanding third-year chemistry students.
The CRC Award. Handbook of Chemistry and Physics awarded for outstanding achievement in first-year chemistry.
Royal Society of Chemistry Certificate of Excellence. A copy of The Merck Index and a certificate awarded to a senior chemistry major who has excelled in both chemistry and overall coursework and is likely to make a contribution to the global chemical science community.
John Howe Scott Sophomore Chemistry Prize. Established by friends in memory of Professor Scott, who taught at Macalester 1941-1976. Awarded to sophomore students majoring in chemistry.
Chester H. Shiflett Endowed Prizes. Established by former students and colleagues to honor Dr. Shiflett, Professor of Chemistry at Macalester 1929-1966. Given to outstanding seniors majoring in chemistry.
Emil J. Slowinski Award in Experimental Chemistry. Established in honor of Professor Emil J. Slowinski who taught chemistry at Macalester from 1964-1988. Awarded to students conducting noteworthy, experimental work in chemistry.
The Truman Schwartz Chemistry Prize. Established in 2011 by Dr. A. Truman Schwartz, DeWitt Wallace Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, and Beverly Beatty Schwartz, the prize recognizes a student who has demonstrated academic excellence and exceptional service to the Chemistry Department and its students as a teaching assistant, laboratory assistant, or tutor. The recipient has shown expertise in the discipline and outstanding effectiveness in and commitment to helping other students master concepts and excel in their learning.
Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry. Recognizes outstanding analytical chemistry students in their junior year with a subscription to Analytical Chemistry and an honorary membership in the Division of Analytical Chemistry of the American Chemical Society.
Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry. This award is intended to recognize a senior student who displays a significant aptitude for organic chemistry and to encourage further interest in the field.
Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry. Awarded by the Physical Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society to a senior chemistry major who hs excelled in the area of physical chemistry.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
George Stanley Arthur Prize for Community Service. Established by Andrew William Arthur, ‘83, and his father, Robert Arthur. Awarded annually to a graduating senior with a grade point average of 3.7 or above who best exemplifies Macalester College’s historic commitment to community service.
Frank and Mollie Steudle Prize. Established anonymously in memory of Frank and Mollie Steudle, who committed their lives to family and community service. Awarded annually to a senior who has demonstrated distinguished work in interdisciplinary studies in physical, mental, and emotional wellness. The recipient should also be active in community service, interested in working with the elderly, and planning a career dedicated to helping others.
CLASSICAL MEDITERRANEAN AND MIDDLE EAST
Virginia McKnight Binger Prize. Awarded to an outstanding student who demonstrates an exceptional proficiency in Greek, Latin, or ancient history.
Jeremiah Reedy Prize in Classics. The Jeremiah Reedy Prize in Classics recognizes students who have made significant contirbutions to the Classics Department. It was created to honor Jerry Reedy, who taught Classics at Macalester from 1968-2004, founded a charter school in St. Paul, and helped to create innumerable other opportunities for humanities students of all ages.
ECONOMICS
3M Scholar Awards. Established by the Economics Department with a grant from the 3M Company in 1982. Awarded to those seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in their economics courses at Macalester College.
Robert L. Bunting Prize in Economics. Established in honor of Robert L. Bunting with gifts from his colleagues and friends. Robert Bunting taught in the Economics and Business Departments from 1969-1984 and held the F.R. Bigelow Professorship of Economics for many years. Awarded annually to an exceptional graduating senior who will likely conduct graduate work in economics and/or business, has an enduring interest in the political economy, and plans to pursue a career in academia.
John M. Dozier Prizes in Economics. Established in 1974 with personal gifts from members of the Board of Trustees of Macalester College in honor of John M. Dozier, Macalester Vice President for Financial Affairs from 1966-1974. Awarded annually to students majoring in economics who have demonstrated academic competence and an interest in a financial administration career.
Brian Kramer Award. The Economics Department created this award in the name of Brian Kramer ‘00, a department student worker who went well beyond the call of duty to assist faculty and staff in navigating the countless tasks involved in running the department. The department awards it occasionally, to honor a student who contributed time, energy, and creativity to serve the greater good of the department and the college.
Mike McEwen Prize. Established in 1993 in memory of Mike McEwen, ‘77, by his finance classmates. Mike was highly respected and well-liked by both his peers and the Macalester faculty. During his senior year, he played first-string guard on the basketball team. Awarded annually to an outstanding scholar-athlete who is majoring in economics and who participates in intercollegiate athletics.
David Meiselman Prize. Established by an anonymous donor in honor of David Meiselman who taught in the Department of Economics from 1966-71. The prize is awarded annually to a graduating senior for outstanding accomplishment in macroeconomic theory or policy.
Elaine Gartner Pilon Award. Established by Elaine Gartner Pilon ‘45 in 1973 to recognize outstanding scholastic achievement by a senior majoring in economics. Considered one of the department’s highest awards, it is given to the senior economics major with the highest overall and economics grade point averages. It includes a year’s subscription to Fortune magazine.
Vasant Sukhatme Academic Excellence Award. Established in 2011 to honor the long service and numerous contributions of Professor Vasant Sukhatme, who taught students the value of clear thinking, hard work and dedication to the highest academic standards.
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
Richard B. Dierenfield Endowed Prize for Education. Established by J. W. Fahlgren, ‘60, to honor Richard B. Dierenfield, professor and chair of the Education Department from 1951-1988. Awarded to a senior student who has shown outstanding potential as a teacher/youth advocate.
Alma M. Robinson Education Prize (1992). Established in honor of Alma M. Robinson, ‘56 by her husband, Robert, and their friends and family. Mrs. Robinson devoted her life to teaching and loved Macalester. Given annually to a Macalester student demonstrating strong potential to contribute to the pursuit of teaching/education advocacy.
The Mary Whitcomb Fahlgren Endowed Prize. Established by James W. Fahlgren, ‘60, in honor of his mother, Mary Whitcomb Fahlgren. Awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding potential as a teacher/youth advocate.
ENGLISH
Academy of American Poets College Prize. Awarded annually under the aegis of the Academy of American Poets to a Macalester student for the best poetry submitted to the English Department and judged independently by a representative of the Academy.
Ardis Hillman Wheeler Prize for International Study. Established by the family and friends of Ardis Wheeler, ‘38. Ardis Wheeler devoted her life to teaching English to World War II refugees and students in Minnesota public schools. Awarded annually to one or more English majors, chosen by the English Department, for assistance with international study during their junior year.
Nick Adams Short Story Contest–Named for the young hero of many Hemingway stories, this prize was given by an anonymous donor to encourage young writers who are students at ACM colleges and is awarded for the best story by an ACM student.
Livingston-Patnode Prize. Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Ray Livingston and Jack Patnode, who both taught in the Macalester English Department. Professor Livingston taught at Macalester from 1956-1967, and Professor Patnode taught from 1946-1972. Presented to a graduating senior who has made a special contribution to the college as an English major.
Wendy Parrish Poetry Award. Established by Stanley and Marian Parrish and the English Department in memory of Wendy Parrish, ‘72. Wendy was an instructor in the English Department and a poet of considerable merit. Many of her poems were published in journals and a book of her poems, Conversations in the Gallery, was published posthumously. Presented to a student who exemplifies, like Wendy, a commitment to poetry and demonstrates excellence in writing.
Harry Scherman Writing Award. Established by Harry Scherman to honor students in the English Department for their literary essays and creative writing.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Environmental Studies Citizenship Prize. Awarded to a student whose co-curricular actions and efforts have helped move our campus and greater society toward solving contemporary environmental challenges.
Environmental Studies Justice Award. Awarded to a student whose curricular and co-curricular efforts have sought to identify and address environmental problems that disproportionately impact communities of color and/or low-income communities.
Environmental Studies Scholarship Prize. Awarded to a student who has excelled in their coursework and offered new and integrative insights into how we will address the multitude of challenges impacting our peoples and the planet.
FORENSICS
George Rowland Collins Endowed Prize. Established by Mrs. Gladys Reutiman Collins, ‘19, in memory of her husband, Dr. G. Rowland Collins, ‘16. Dr. Collins was the dean of the school of business at New York University for many years. Mrs. Collins was an associate professor of psychology and the assistant director of student services at Macalester College from 1947-1960. Awarded annually to students who excel in extemporaneous speaking and/or rhetorical criticism.
Charles W. Ferguson Endowed Prize in Public Speaking. Established in 1966 by Charles Ferguson, a senior editor of the Reader’s Digest, to honor students who demonstrate exceptional ability in public speaking in the forensics program at Macalester.
The Scott Nobles Award. Established by Richard A. Lesicko, ‘75, in honor of Scott Nobles, a former Macalester professor and forensics and debate coach. Presented annually to a graduating senior with an outstanding intercollegiate debate career who plans to attend graduate school in the following year.
Lowell Thomas Endowed Prizes in Public Speaking. Established in 1957 by Lowell Thomas (journalist, writer, newscaster, lecturer, world traveler) to honor students who have made significant contributions while representing Macalester in intercollegiate debate and forensic competition. This prize also supports forensics travel for programs such as debate team and Model United Nations.
Carol A. Wurtzebach Endowed Prize in Oral Interpretation. Established by James Pratt ‘66 and friends in memory of a fellow classmate. Awarded to students for excellence in oral interpretation.
FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES
Virginia McKnight Binger Prize. Awarded to an outstanding student who demonstrates an exceptional proficiency in the modern French language and in French literature.
Hélène Peters Prize for Study in a French-speaking Country. Established in 1992 by colleagues, alumni and friends, in honor of Hélène Peters, Professor Emerita of the French Department and founder of the French Study Abroad Program. Awarded to a deserving student with a concentration in French to support international study in a French-speaking country.
Prizes for Excellence in French Studies. Book awards to recognize outstanding accomplishment in the study of French at the elementary and intermediate levels.
Karl C. Sandberg Endowed Prize. Established in memory of Karl C. Sandberg by alumni, colleagues, and friends. Professor Sandberg served as Dewitt Wallace Professor of French and Humanities from 1968-1992. His primary areas of interest were literature, philosophy, and the ideas and art of 17th- and 18th-century France. Awarded to a senior with a concentration in French who has demonstrated an engagement with the literature and philosophical ideas of France and their relationship to the arts.
GATEWAY
The Gateway Prize for Excellent Writing. Established by the family of Wallace F. Janssen ‘28, in honor of the students who wrote for that magazine in the 1920s and 1930s. Awarded annually for papers judged as excellent in content, clarity, and effectiveness of presentation according to the standards of the academic division in which the paper was nominated.
GEOGRAPHY
Hildegard Binder Johnson Prize in Geography. Established in 1984 by the founder of the Macalester College Geography Department, Hildegard Binder Johnson. Given to a student majoring in geography who has demonstrated competence and interest in geography.
David A. Lanegran Award. Named after the department’s longest serving faculty member, presented annually to senior geography majors in recognition of their significant contributions to the community life of the department.
Macalester Geography Award for Excellence of Scholarship. The Award for Excellence of Scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding senior majoring in geography. Criteria used in identifying nominees include: academic performance, GTU membership and participation, departmental service, dedication, and enthusiasm.
GEOLOGY
Hugh S. Alexander Endowed Prize. Established in honor of Dr. Hugh S. Alexander, Professor of Geology from 1906-1948. Awarded to an outstanding senior geology major.
Henry Lepp Award. Established in honor of Professor Henry Lepp who taught in the Geology Department from 1963-1988. Awarded to a student who has made a commitment to academic excellence in geology,
GERMAN AND RUSSIAN STUDIES
Evelyn Albinson Award for Academic Excellence in the Study of German. Established in 1977 in honor of Dr. Evelyn Albinson by colleagues, friends, and alumni. Professor Albinson contributed immensely to the Germanic languages and literature program at Macalester over the course of a long and successful career. Awarded annually to a student who has a high grade point average, a distinguished record in German Studies, and who has qualified for Phi Beta Kappa.
Virginia McKnight Binger Prize. Awarded to an outstanding student who demonstrates an exceptional proficiency in German/Russian language and related studies.
HISTORY
The Yahya Armajani Prize in Global History. Established by the History Department to honor Yahya Armajani. Awarded to distinguished senior history majors.
Yahya Armajani Endowed Prize (International Student). Established in 1983 by the colleagues, friends, and former students of James Wallace Professor Emeritus Yahya Armajani in honor of his retirement. Professor Armajani was an Iranian native who taught and chaired the History Department for many years. As a Presbyterian minister, historian, and international citizen, he advocated tolerance and acceptance to all people and all faiths. Dr. Armajani greatly strengthened Macalester’s outreach to the international community. Aawarded annually to an outstanding international student.
The J. Huntley Dupre Prize in European History. Established in 1983 in honor of J. Huntley Dupre by the History Department. Dr. Dupre served as a history and political science professor as well as the academic dean at Macalester for 16 years until his retirement in 1962. He exuded incredible warmth and strength of character. Presented annually to a history major who has demonstrated a commitment and talent for European history.
The Kenneth L. & Martha S. Holmes Prize in History of the Americas. Established by the History Department to honor former, distinguished colleagues. Awarded annually to distinguished senior history majors.
Case Prize in American Western History. Established by Leland D. Case, ‘22, awarded to a student who has conducted original research or study in the area of western American history.
Kathleen Rock Hauser Prize in Women’s and Gender History. Established by the Women Historians of the Midwest, Dr. Donald Rock, and Mrs. Irene Rock in the memory of Kathleen Rock Hauser, ‘62. Awarded to a student who has made a significant undergraduate contribution to women’s history.
Ernest R. Sandeen Memorial Prize. Established in memory of Ernest R. Sandeen, Professor of History from 1963-1982, by his colleagues, friends, and family. Given to a student who has completed an original, high-quality piece of research in the field of history. Additionally, the student should reflect the qualities of Sandeen himself: exceptional skill, imagination, and effort.
Teresita Martínez Vergne Memorial Prize. Established in 2014 by her daughter, Irene Toro Martínez, with additional support from colleagues, family and friends. Awards to students for original research or study of Caribbean and Latin American history.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
The International Studies Prize for Academic Excellence. Awarded by the faculty of the International Studies Department to a senior major who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in international studies at Macalester College.
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
The Latin American Studies Award for Excellence and Innovation. Awarded to students majoring in Latin American Studies for academic excellence and scholarly innovation, including original field or archival research.
James B. Stewart Award for Engaged Scholarship in Latin American Studies. This award recognizes a Latin American Studies student with a demonstrated commitment to the integration of scholarship and community engagement. The award honors the work of Emeritus History Professor Jim Stewart, founder of Macalester’s Latin American Studies program and an expert on the processes and politics of conquest, labor systems, and slavery in the Americas. In 2010 he founded Historians Against Slavery, a 21st century abolitionist group dedicated to harnessing historical knowledge to combat modern slavery.
LINGUISTICS
The Linguistics Prize for Academic Excellence. Awarded by the faculty of the Linguistics Department to a senior major who has an overall high cumulative undergraduate grade point average and/or demonstrates evidence of research skills, such as the successful undertaking of a research project in linguistics or a related field.
MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS, AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
David Bressoud Prize in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. Established by department colleagues and former Macalester students, the David Bressoud Prize in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science honors David M. Bressoud, who served in the department from 1994-2016 as professor and chair, and who is an award-winning expositor of mathematics. This prize is given to a senior Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science major in recognition of excellence in communication skills in mathematical, statistical, or computer science.
Ezra J. Camp Endowed Prize. Established and funded by colleagues and friends in memory of Dr. Camp, professor and chair of the Mathematics Department 1939-1970. Awarded for meritorious performance in one or more of the following areas: academic record, marked by improvement while at Macalester, work as a preceptor or honors work.
Kaplan Award For Achievement in Data Science. This prize is awarded to a junior or senior majoring in the department in recognition of an outstanding academic record coupled with demonstrated achievement on projects involving data science or statistics. This prize honors Professor Kaplan, who worked at Macalester from 1996-2017, and was funded by his colleagues and former students with a special gift from J.J. Allaire ‘91. Professor Kaplan had a profound influence in shaping the mathematics, statistics, and computer science curriculum at Macalester. He was a pioneer in bringing the field of Data Science to the liberal arts.
Kaplan Endowed Prize in Data Science. This prize is awarded to a senior major in the department for meritorious academic performance in Data Science or Statistics and for contributions to department culture and community. This prize honors Professor Kaplan, who worked at Macalester from 1996-2017. It was funded by his colleagues and former students with a special gift from J.J. Allaire ‘91. Professor Kaplan had a profound influence in shaping the mathematics, statistics, and computer science curriculum at Macalester. He was a pioneer in bringing the field of Data Science to the liberal arts.
Konhauser Award for Mathematical Achievement. Established in memory of Joe Konhauser by Aileen Konhauser, Frederic Deschamps, and other friends and family. Joe Konhauser served as a faculty member of the Mathematics Department for 23 years. These awards recognize junior and senior mathematics and computer science majors with an outstanding academic record and demonstrated dedication and interest in mathematics.
A. Wayne Roberts Prize. This prize is given by the department to honor a junior or senior majoring in mathematics or computer science in recognition of a dedication to the education of youth. This dedication will be demonstrated by work tutoring K-12 students, a keen interest in education policy, or through commitment to service teaching K-12 mathematics or computer science after graduation. This prize is established by department colleagues in honor of Dr. A. Wayne Roberts, who worked at Macalester from 1965-2005, as professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, and in service as provost of the College. Through his work with Macalester students and faculty, and with the Minnesota State High School Mathematics League, which he founded in 1980 and led until 2009, Dr. Roberts has played an enormously important role in mathematics education in Minnesota.
Wagon Competition Prize. This prize is given by the department to honor a student majoring in mathematics or computer science who has demonstrated the spirit of teamwork, creativity, cooperation, and a striving for excellence that we try to foster through the many competitions in which we participate. This award is named in honor of Dr. Stan Wagon, professor of Mathematics at Macalester from 1990-2012, who worked enthusiastically and tirelessly throughout his teaching career, training, inspiring, rewarding, and in all ways supporting students in their problem-solving and competition endeavors.
MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES
The Media and Cultural Studies Prize for Academic Excellence. Awarded by the faculty of the Media and Cultural Studies Department to a senior major who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in media and cultural studies.
MUSIC
Lila Bell Acheson Wallace Endowed Prize. Established by Mrs. DeWitt Wallace, co-founder of the Reader’s Digest. Awarded to an outstanding student majoring in music.
Friends of Music Award. Awarded by the Music Department to recognize an outstanding student for performance, academic work and service.
Walter A. Lienke Endowed Prize. Established by the testamentary bequest of Walter A. Lienke, a Macalester parent, to recognize outstanding students majoring in music.
Tobin-Smith Endowed Prize. Established by Chester M. Tobin ‘23 and Edward M. Smith. Awarded to a student accomplished in the Scottish art of piping and drumming.
Zenas Taylor Prize in Music. Established by Hazel Taylor in 1983 in memory of her husband, Zenas Taylor, ‘20. After her husband’s death, Hazel made great sacrifices to establish this memorial prize honoring his love of music and Macalester, where his heart found joy. Awarded to a student majoring or minoring in voice.
NEUROSCIENCE
The Neuroscience Prize for Academic Excellence. Awarded by the faculty of the Neuroscience Program to a senior major who stands out for their academic excellence, commitment to advancing the field of neuroscience as exemplified by their research, scholarship, and/or community engagement, and intellectual curiosity in neuroscience.
The Neuroscience Prize for Outstanding Community Engagement. Awarded by the faculty of the Neuroscience Program to a senior major who stands out for their engagement with and commitment to the neuroscience community.
The Nu Rho Psi Academic Achievement Award. Awarded annually, to the senior Alpha Chapter-Minnesota (Macalester College) Nu Rho Psi Member who has achieved the highest record of academic achievement among their graduating class.
PHILOSOPHY
Thomas E. Hill Prize. Established by the faculty of the Philosophy Department. A year’s subscription to a philosophical journal of the student’s choice is awarded for outstanding work in philosophy.
The Jakob Laub Prize. Established in honor of Jakob Laub by Hans Wendt, his nephew and former Macalester faculty member. Jakob Johann Laub (1884-1962) was a collaborator, long-time friend, and first co-author with Albert Einstein. In Argentina, Laub played a seminal role in introducing theoretical physics and relativity to South America and beyond. Awarded to an advanced student for an exemplary paper or honors thesis in the history and/or philosophy of science (including mathematics).
The Roger K. Mosvick Endowed Prize in Philosophy. Established by former students, Judge Jack Mason and James Fahlgren, in recognition of Dr. Roger K. Mosvick’s contributions to the development of the department of communication studies and his 47 years of service to the college. Awarded by the permanent faculty of the Philosophy Department to a senior majoring in philosophy who has demonstrated academic excellence in the fields of critical thinking, argumentation and logic.
The Henry R. West Prize in Philosophy. Established by Macalester faculty, staff, alumni, and friends in recognition of Professor Henry R. West for his many years of teaching, scholarship, and service to the college. Awarded to a student who, in the judgment of the Philosophy Department, has written the best essay for the academic year in ethics, social philosophy, or political philosophy.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Dorothy Michel Award. Established by family, alumni and friends in memory of Dorothy Michel, chair of the women’s Physical Education Department (1946-1968). Awarded to outstanding junior and senior female scholar-athletes.
David C. Primrose Endowed Prize. Established by family, friends, and former students in memory of David C. Primrose, director of physical education and track coach (1926-1954). Awarded to an outstanding junior male scholar-athlete.
George E. Scotton Endowed Prize. Established anonymously by an alumnus of the College to honor a fellow member of the Class of 1921, George E. Scotton, who directed Macalester’s Admissions Office for 30 years. Award to an outstanding senior male scholar-athlete.
Wrean Family Prizes. Established by the William H. Wrean Family. One prize each to be awarded to the member of the women’s soccer team, women’s volleyball team and women’s basketball team whose personal conduct, skills, cooperation and leadership have made the greatest contribution to the success of the team as a Macalester College activity.
PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
Russell B. Hastings Award. Awarded to students for achievement in physics, who also demonstrate outstanding service to the Physics Department.
The Sung Kyu Kim Award. Established in honor of Professor Sung Kyu Kim and awarded to a physics and astronomy senior for the best capstone paper.
The Raymond Mikkelson Award. Established in honor of Professor Raymond Mikkelson and awarded to a physics and astronomy senior for excellence in experimental physics.
The Outstanding Student Citizen Award. Given to the senior physics major who, in the eyes of their fellow students, stand out as being an advocate for students and departmental interests.
Dr. Sherman W. Schultz Memorial Award. Established in memory of Dr. Sherman W. Schultz who taught astronomy at Macalester from 1958-1996. Presented to a senior physics and astronomy major with an emphasis in astronomy who has demonstrated both academic excellence and outstanding research.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Hubert H. Humphrey and Walter F. Mondale Endowed Award in Political Science. Established in 1977 to honor Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale. Hubert Humphrey was a Macalester faculty member, the Mayor of Minneapolis, a U.S. Senator, and Vice President of the United States. The Honorable Walter F. Mondale, ‘50, was the Minnesota Attorney General, a U.S. Senator for Minnesota, and Vice President of the United States. The careers’ of these two men exemplify the highest standards of scholarship and education as well as service to society. The prize is awarded to one or more distinguished political science scholars.
Peter R. Weisman Endowed Prize. Established by family, friends, and alumni in memory of Peter Weisman ‘78 (1955-1980), who uniquely demonstrated his empathy for his fellow humans by helping them as individuals and through social and political institutions. Presented to to a political science student who has demonstrated concern for and has worked with the underprivileged and is planning a career dedicated to helping others.
Brent Williams Prize. Established in the memory of Brent Williams, ‘73, by his parents, fellow students, and friends and relatives from Ottumwa, Iowa. Awarded to a political science major who has earned departmental honors or provided outstanding service to the department. Additionally, this student will have had experience in speech and debate and be active in the Macalester College community.
PSYCHOLOGY
The Walter D. Mink Endowed Prize. – Established by Walter Mink, a professor in the Psychology Department at Macalester College for 38 years. Awarded to a senior who has a strong academic record and has provided outstanding service to the department, the college, or the broader community.
Paterson Award Nominee. Macalester’s nominee for the award given by the Minnesota Psychological Association to the most promising senior in Minnesota planning a career in psychology. The student also receives an award provided by the Walter D. Mink endowed prize fund.
Jack Rossmann Endowed Prize. Established in 2004 by Jack and Marty Rossman. Professor Jack Rossman taught in the Macalester Psychology Department for many years until his retirement in 2004. Presented annually to a graduating senior psychology major with an excellent academic record and distinguished contributions in the application of academic psychology through activities such as applied research, internships, or community service.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Arline and Robert A. Caine Memorial Prize. Established in 1976 in memory of Arline and Robert Craine by their friends and family. Mr. Caine served Presbyterian churches in Red Wing, MN, Duluth, MN, and Rochester, NY. In addition, Mr. Caine served as a Minnesota synod executive and as a Macalester College trustee for many years. Awarded to seniors planning to pursue graduate work in religious studies.
George W. Davis Memorial Prize in Religion. Established by Ethel Mary Davis in memory of her husband. Given by the Religious Studies Department to juniors, who in the judgment of the department, have attained the highest degree of excellence.
RUSSIAN STUDIES
Virginia McKnight Binger Prize. Awarded to an outstanding student who demonstrates an exceptional proficiency in Russian language and related studies.
SOCIOLOGY
Berry-Rinder-Swain Prize. Established in honor of Emeritus Professors Paul Berry, Irwin Rinder and Al Swain. Awarded to a senior major for academic excellence and positive contributions to the life of the department.
SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE
Virginia McKnight Binger Prize. Awarded to an outstanding student who demonstrates an exceptional proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese.
Donald L. Fabian Prize. Established by an alumnus of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese in honor of Professor Emeritus Donald L. Fabian. Awarded to an outstanding graduating Spanish major who either intends to enter graduate school in an area directly related to his or her Spanish major or to pursue a career that closely involves significant use of the Spanish language.
Native/Heritage Speakers of Spanish Award. Awarded by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese to a native Spanish speaker who has taken a minimum of two literature classes, to recognize outstanding work and encourage continued literature study.
The Spanish and Portuguese Department Faculty Award. Presented to students who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishment in the study of Spanish and Portuguese language and/or literature.
Spanish and Portuguese Department Service Award. Awarded to a student in recognition of significant contributions to the life of the Spanish and Portuguese department.
THEATER & DANCE
Ruth Easton Leadership Award. Given to a graduating senior who has excelled, through coursework and applied stage work, as a scholar and artist; invested time and energy into guiding other students; contributed to productions; and acted as a role model for commitment to theater.
Ruth Easton Merit Award. Given to a junior or senior who has shown enthusiasm, creativity, and sincerity towards theater to help with the cost of creating and producing work.
Ruth Easton Performance Award. Given to a sophomore, junior or senior who has demonstrated a strong level of skill and artistic depth in theater performance (acting, design, directing, playwriting, technologies).
David Wick Endowed Prize for Excellence in Performance. Established by David Wick ‘91, given to a rising junior or senior who has demonstrated a strong level of skill and artistic depth in dance performance to support further studies in dance.
David Wick Endowed Prize for Excellence in Leadership. Established by David Wick ‘91, given to a senior who has invested time and energy into guiding other students, contributing to the functioning of the dance program, and serving as a role model for commitment to dance.
David Wick Endowed Prize for Excellence in Choreography. Established by David Wick ‘91, given to a rising junior or senior who has shown enthusiasm, creativity and sincerity towards dance to help with the cost of creating and producing a major choreographic work.
WOMEN’S, GENDER AND SEXUALITY STUDIES
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Prize. Established and awarded by the faculty of the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies program. A cash award to honor outstanding scholarship and significant contributions to issues of women, gender and sexual orientation.
Endowed Professorships
F.R. Bigelow Professorship in Economics. Established by the F. R. Bigelow Foundation through gifts and a bequest from Frederick R. Bigelow, Macalester College Trustee (1938-47).
Cargill Professorship in Agricultural Economics. Established through gifts from Cargill, Inc.
Harry M. Drake Distinguished Professorship in the Humanities and Fine Arts (1998). Established by Harry M. Drake, Class of 1950, to support a professorship in the Humanities or the Fine Arts.
Edens Professorship in Global Health (2011). The Edens Professorship in Global Health was established through a generous gift from Wesley and Lynn Edens, parents of Ryan Edens ‘14. The professorship will be filled by an individual whose teaching and research contribute to and enhance the college’s programs in areas including community and global health, international development, environmental studies, and other areas related to addressing global challenges in the areas of health and health care.
Karl Egge Professorship in Economics (2004). Established to honor Karl Egge’s thirty year career at Macalester College. This endowment enables the College to engage an accomplished leader in business and finance chosen for the ability to serve as a teacher, mentor, and guide to students interested in those fields.
Margaret W. Harmon Chair in Christian Theology and Culture (1997). Established for a distinguished teacher-scholar in theology and culture with a general background in the history of Christian thought and a special focus on the Reformed Protestant Tradition. The professor must be conversant with contemporary philosophical or constructive theology and its wider implications for the humanities and be willing to engage in ongoing critical and constructive dialogue with representatives of other fields within the academic study of religion, the other humanistic disciplines, and wider interested publics beyond the academy. Qualifications include excellence in and strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, scholarship, and service to the College. Ability to work comfortably across academic disciplines within the humanities is also desirable.
John S. Holl Distinguished Professorship (2000). Established through the estate of John S. Holl.
Hubert H. Humphrey Professorship in International Affairs (1968). Established by the Andreas Foundation, Crowdus Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis L. Carlson, Henry Crown, Kenneth Dahlberg, Charles Eglehard, B. C. Gamble, Joseph Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Norman B. Mears, the Paulucci family, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Phillips, and DeWitt Wallace. The professorship is designed to strengthen international education at Macalester by bringing to the campus distinguished individuals in fields relating to international affairs.
Arnold Lowe Professorship in Ecumenical Studies. Established by members of the Dayton family of Minneapolis.
G. Theodore Mitau Professorship of the Social Sciences (1996). Established through a gift by Timothy A. Hultquist, Class of 1972, former Chair of Macalester’s Board of Trustees (1995-2000), and his wife, Cynthia Mealhouse Hultquist. The professorship provides compensation and a stipend for scholarly activities. Preference will be given to a member of the political science or economics department. The faculty member will hold the professorship for a set term after which another faculty member will be appointed.
Edward John Noble Professorship in Economics. Established by a gift from the estate of Edward John Noble and supplementary gifts from the IBM Corporation and DeWitt Wallace.
DeWitt Wallace Endowed Professorships. Established through a gift from Mr. Wallace, Class of 1911, which provides supplementary stipends for the enrichment of teaching ability. First appointments made to faculty members from the fields of anthropology, chemistry, English, French, linguistics, and speech communications.
James Wallace Professorships. Established by DeWitt Wallace in memory of his father for the departments of history, political science, and religion.
O.T. Walter Professorship in Biology. Established through the gifts from colleagues, friends, and former students of Dr. Walter, chairman of the biology department (1922-63), and DeWitt Wallace.
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