Comments on: Bowdoin Adapts to a Changing Population

By: Bill Kelly

Bill Kelly — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 02:08:36 +0000

It’s nice that Bowdoin is accepting people representing the changinging demographics of our country. I’m fully in favor of it as long as the high standards of accomplishment and academic ability are not compromised. We can all look forward to a time when the topics of race, gender, and ethnicity are no longer interesting to our academic communities.

By: John

John — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 23:04:35 +0000

Odd that you used the phrasing “won” a scholarship. As a need based school that doesn’t seem to reflect Bowdoin policy or practice.
I also appreciate the comment above about being inclusive of disability.

By: Earland Briggs DMD

Earland Briggs DMD — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 22:12:24 +0000

I REMEMBER BEING ON THE TRACK TEAM 4 YEARS WITH TWO MEN OF COLOR. THEY WERE VERY POPULAR AND AT LEAST ONE OF THEM BECAME A SURGEON.

By: Jean S. Coltart

Jean S. Coltart — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 20:32:53 +0000

Interesting article. However, I want to point out that expanding diversity at Bowdoin and at other colleges and universities isn’t “just all about” racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic make-up of the student body, but ALSO includes disabilities. So when you refer to diversity at Bowdoin College, kindly remember that it isn’t “just all about” racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic…but also about disabilities diversity in the student and staff makeup as well. Thanks.