FALL 2025
September 11 Capstone download: required lunch meeting for seniors during Biology Seminar
September 25 Proposed topic and presentation format (talk or poster) DUE
We will let you know which faculty/staff member will advise your capstone presentation before October Break, and you will meet with them at least once before the semester ends.
December 4 December grads present capstone talks during Biology Seminar (12-1) in OlRi 350!
SPRING 2026
January 29 Capstone check-in: required lunch meeting for seniors during Biology Seminar
Final decision about presentation format DUE
February 13 Draft presentation DUE: share the current version of your slides or poster with your capstone advisor
Capstone advisors will provide feedback and organize peer review sessions before the end of February.
March 3 DUE DATE: Deadline to submit posters for printing - send to posterprinting@macalester.edu and cc your capstone advisor
March 9 DUE DATE: March 10 talk presenters must share slides with Biology Department Chair (Sarah Boyer)
Evening opportunity to visit JBD between 6-8pm, check out your slides, get a feeling for the space ahead of your talk
March 10 Capstone presentations all day during lab times!
March 11 DUE DATE: March 12 presenters giving talks must share slides with Biology Department Chair (Sarah Boyer)
Evening opportunity to visit JBD between 6-8p , check out your slides, get a feeling for the space ahead of your talk
March 12 Capstone presentations all day during lab times!
April - TBD Mac Bio Senior Dinner - celebrate with faculty, staff, and your fellow seniors!
May 15 Departmental reception 3:00-5:00 in Smail Gallery - a great chance for faculty and staff to congratulate you and meet your family
May 16 Commencement – grab that diploma and graduate from Mac!