For First-Years with a Scientific Orientation, Bowdoin Offers Crash Course
The Bowdoin Science Experience is designed to, in just three and a half days, “give [incoming students] a crash course in how this place works,” chemistry lecturer Michael Danahy explained. He oversees the program, which is one of the orientation trip options students can select to kick off their Bowdoin education.
The Class of 2021 is welcomed to Bowdoin at the annual Send Off Gatherings
“Send Offs” are a longtime Bowdoin tradition that take place around the country shortly before the incoming class heads to Brunswick to begin “the best four years” of their lives. These events happen around the country; this summer they took place in Chicago, Richmond, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Maine, Minneapolis, and New Jersey. In all, more than 500 people attended the eight events.
President Rose on ‘Why We Need the Liberal Arts Now More Than Ever’ in TIME
A piece by President Clayton Rose, adapted from his welcome to the Class of 2021, August 26, 2017, and from remarks delivered at Bowdoin’s 216th Convocation ceremony August 29, has been published online by TIME.
Metro Breez Commuter Bus Service Underway Between Brunswick and Portland
A new transportation option is available for members of the Bowdoin community looking to travel between Brunswick and Portland. The Metro Breez commuter bus service operates 14 daily weekday roundtrips and six on Saturday.
Renovated Whittier Field Will Be Ready to Host First Home Football Game
The first phase of renovations to Whittier Field and Magee-Samuelson Track will be complete before September 23, the day Bowdoin’s football team plays its first home game of the season.
Newspaper Publisher Alan Baker ’51 to Enter Hall of Fame
The publisher and owner of “The Ellsworth American” and the “Mount Desert Islander”—is being inducted into the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame in October.
Bowdoin Opens Academic Year with 216th Convocation Ceremony
The College’s annual Convocation ceremony, marking the official opening of its 216th academic year, was held August 29, 2017, in Pickard Theater, Memorial Hall. In his “Opening of the College” address, President Clayton S. Rose took the opportunity to reinforce the virtues of a liberal arts education
‘Opening of the College’: Convocation 2017 Address by President Clayton Rose
Good afternoon. It is good to be with you, and to begin another year at our College. To my faculty and staff colleagues, welcome back. I hope the summer has been productive and refreshing, and that you also enjoyed time with family and friends. Thank you for everything you have done and will do for […]