News Archive 2009-2018

Slideshow: Reunion 2018. Day Three

There were award ceremonies, public lectures, live music, dancing, and, of course, lobsters. Check out these images from day three of the Bowdoin 2018 Reunion.

Bowdoin Grads Produce Documentary on South African Comedians

Hannah Rafkin and Meg Robbins, both class of 2017, examine how black South African comedians are using their mother tongue, rather than English, to win over their audiences and tackle important issues.

Slideshow: Reunion 2018. Day Two.

Check out these images, as near-perfect weather conditions provided the backdrop for day two of the 2018 Bowdoin Reunion.

Kudos for Winemaker Jim Anderson ’88

Anderson has been awarded a “perfect 100” by Wine Enthusiast magazine for one of his pinot noirs. He is cofounder and winemaker at Patricia Green Cellars in Oregon.

Tyler Micoleau ’91 Nominated for Tony Award

Micoleau received his nomination on his lighting work on The Band’s Visit—his first Broadway musical after twenty-five years working on the New York stage. The show, a musical about a group of Egyptian musicians who mistakenly arrive at a small town in the Israeli desert, received eleven Tony nominations.

Slideshow: Reunion 2018. Day One

Reunion Weekend 2018 got underway Thursday, May 31, as alumni young and old traveled from near and far to reconnect.

Nature Moments: How to Build a Bird’s Nest

Biology professor Nat Wheelwright explains the ingenuity that birds employ when constructing a home for their eggs.

Freeport Honors Joan Benoit Samuelson ’79 with New High School Track and Field

The Joan Benoit Samuelson Track and Field formally opened on May 18, 2018, the culmination of a three-year effort. Retired lawyer John Paterson ’66 played a key role in raising money for the $4.5-million facility.