News Archive 2009-2018

Dissecting Soviet Propaganda Posters: Gustav Klutsis and the Five-Year Plan

Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Russian Nicholas Kupensky analyzes three posters designed by the pioneering Soviet artist Gustav Klutsis, who specialized in montages.

Rudalevige on Whether President Trump Has the Authority to Extend the DACA Deadline

Bowdoin’s Rudalevige weighs in on debate over whether President Trump has the legal authority to extend the Obama-era immigration program, due to expire on March 5.

Black History Month Speaker Brings MLK’s Message to the Present

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, a professor of sociology at Georgetown University, delivered this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture to an overflowing Kresge Auditorium on Tuesday night. His talk, “MLK for the 21st Century,” was far reaching in tone and scope, bringing Dr. King’s words to bear on not only contemporary police violence, but also sexism, homophobia, and sexual violence.

A Behind the scenes tour of Carnegie Hall and Concert

A quickly sold out event at Carnegie Hall drew a large crowd of alumni and parents in New York City.

‘Love and Information’ Promises ‘Unique Theatrical Experience’

Next month the Department of Theater and Dance will be staging Caryl Churchill’s Love and Information, an “innovative production… infused with media and technology,” writes the Sun Journal.

New Hampton School Launches Teaching Fellowship

New Hampton School welcomed four college-aged fellows to campus this January for a two-week fellowship in focused on boarding school education. A new program, the goal of the fellowship is to bring young teachers to campus, share the boarding school teaching experience, and provide exposure to New Hampton School for future recruiting.

From Truman to Trump: Getting a Handle on Modern US History

History and Africana Studies Brian Purnell is teaching a new generalist course in US history this semester, designed to give students an informed understanding of how America became the country it is today.

Maine Public Radio: North Korea Leader Kim Jong-un Not Acting Irrationally, say Bowdoin Faculty Members

Rebecca Gibbons and Bradley Babson from the government faculty discuss the Korea situation on Maine Public Radio.