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The Macalester College Kilt Krew is planning Macalester's Homecoming festivities this weekend, October 23rd and October 24th. ]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/10/4/GEN_1004091547.aspxGeneral

On Saturday, October 24, Macalester’s M Club will induct five newcomers in the Athletic Hall of Fame. The 2009 Hall of Fame class is made up of LeRoy Martin ’62 (track & field), Gary Davison ’65 (basketball), Jerry Steiner ’70 (track and cross country), JoAnna Diebel Hesse ’87 (soccer, track & field, and softball), and long-time soccer coach John Leaney. ]]>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/10/15/GEN_1015090705.aspxGeneral

Macalester director of athletics Kim Chandler was presented on Tuesday (Oct. 13) as one of eight national recipients of the Administrator of the Year Award by the National Association of Collegiate Women’s Athletic Administrators (NACWAA). Chander received the high honor at NACWAA’s annual convention in Denver, and was the honoree among all NCAA Division III colleges. The Administrator of the Year Award, sponsored by Jostens, is bestowed to NACWAA members whom have made significant contributions as administrators of intercollegiate athletics. ]]>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/10/13/VB_1013092655.aspxGeneral, Women's Soccer, Volleyball

Macalester’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) raised over $1,700 to help fight breast cancer last Friday (Oct. 9) at volleyball’s “Dig Pink Night” match with Augsburg and the women’s soccer “Kick Cancer Night” match with UW-River Falls. Dig Pink Night contributions totaled over $1,300 for the Side-Out Foundation. Contributors gave at the gate and also on-line. At soccer’s Kick Cancer Night, and a silent auction for the three pink game balls and contributions at the gate brought $400 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. ]]>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/9/21/GEN_0921090839.aspxGeneral

Bruce Boguski, noted motivational speaker, author, columnist and media personality spoke with Macalester athletes and coaching staff Thursday night (Sept. 17) at Alumni Gymnasium in the Leonard Center. Boguski spoke to over 300 Mac student-athletes about motivation for success, peak performance under pressure, and improving athletic performance. ]]>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/9/21/VB_0921090249.aspxGeneral

Stephanie Schleuder became the 23rd coach in the history of women’s collegiate volleyball to reach the 700-milestone in career wins when the Scots defeated the University of Dubuque 3-1 Friday (Sept. 18) at the Macalester Invitational. Coach Schleuder becomes the third active NCAA Division III coach to reach 700 victories. Coach Schleuder’s Scots went on to gain two more wins the following day to boost her career record to 702-454. Macalester’s volleyball coach since 1998, Schleuder began her coaching career in 1972 at Bemidji State University and later coached at the University of Alabama (1974-81) and University of Minnesota (1982-94). ]]>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/9/9/GEN_0909092300.aspxGeneral

The Student Athlete Advisory Committees (SAAC) from Macalester and St. Thomas staged a very successful food drive during the football game Saturday (Sept. 5) between these two colleges for the benefit of Second Harvest Heartland in St. Paul, the largest food bank in the upper Midwest. The SAAC food and fund drive generated 844 pounds of food and $210 for Second Harvest Heartland. For every $1 donated, Second Harvest can distribute more than $9 worth of food to those in need. ]]>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/8/25/GEN_0825093348.aspxGeneral, Football

The Student Athlete Advisory Committees (SAAC) from Macalester and St. Thomas are working together to organize a food and fund drive during the football game between Macalester and St. Thomas on Saturday, September 5th. Donations will go to a local food bank in St. Paul, Second Harvest Heartland, the largest food bank in the upper-Midwest. Second Harvest Heartland serves 59 counties in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. ]]>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/8/31/GEN_0831095333.aspxGeneral

Following a couple weeks of pre-season training, the Macalester fall sports season gets off to a busy start with five competitions Tuesday (Sept. 1), including three on campus against Luther College (Ia.). The Scots are hoping that Tuesday is the beginning of a very successful fall campaign at Mac. ]]>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/8/17/GEN_0817091332.aspxGeneral

Macalester athletes are beginning to return to campus to prepare for what promises to be an exciting upcoming fall sports campaign. The football team was the first to return to St. Paul, checking into the dorms on Sunday, Aug. 16. Volleyball and soccer players return on Tuesday (Aug. 18). ]]>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT