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Portrait of an Artist: Finn Torres ’25
Even those who have never tuned into WBOR will recognize the station’s distinct artistic presence on campus. From quirky stickers plastered on Nalgene bottles to eclectic posters advertising musical gatherings, the students behind WBOR have carved out a unique visual representation of the station at Bowdoin.
“Lobster Tales” talk explores sustainability, innovation in Maine’s lobster industry
“If you remember anything from tonight,” lobsterman and marine biologist Curt Brown joked, “it’s that lobsters can pee out of their faces.” Last night in the Roux Lantern, Brown joined his childhood friend and colleague Annie Tselikis to deliver a talk on the ins and outs of the lobster industry, tossing in occasional jokes and anecdotes.
Director Courtney Stephens screens films, discusses independent cinema
As the Oscars quickly approach, many in the film world are directing their attention to blockbusters like “The Substance” and “The Brutalist.” This week, members of the Bowdoin community got a taste of a very different side of what film has to offer, as independent filmmaker Courtney Stephens came to campus to screen two of her works: “Terra Femme” and “The American Sector.” The films were screened in the VAC’s Beam Classroom on Monday and Tuesday night and were followed by brief Q&A sessions...
Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor speaks on history of Zionism
As a part of this year’s Interfaith Visibility Week, the Rachel Lord Center for Religious and Spiritual Life invited community members to the VAC’s Beam Classroom on Tuesday night for an educational event on Zionism. The event, entitled “Roots of Zionism,” was led by Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor and aimed to trace the historical, political and religious contours of Zionism.
Lessons from a year of anonymity
In August 2023, I boarded a flight to Paris, France and set off to spend my junior year abroad. As I jetted into the cloudy sky and nervously anticipated the year to come, I thought about what I hoped to relish from city life. Above all else, the answer was anonymity. After two years on Bowdoin’s crammed campus, I had become suffocated by the Bowdoin bubble and a deep social anxiety had begun to settle in.
Katie Auth ’08 brings global perspective to climate solutions
Students and faculty piled into Roux Lantern’s long benches on Monday evening to learn about a widely unknown element of the climate crisis: energy poverty. In a talk co-sponsored by the economics department and the environmental studies program, Bowdoin alumna Katie Auth ’08 shared her insights from 12 years of work in the clean energy sector and the U.S. government, offering a global perspective on the green energy transition and climate optimism.
SASA discussion illuminates the power of student protest in Bangladesh
Last summer, Bangladeshi university students led a series of anti-government protests, which successfully ousted the country’s autocratic regime and sparked conversations around the globe about the power of student protest to drive political change. One of these conversations took place in Massachusetts Hall on Tuesday night, as students and faculty gathered to discuss the protests’ implications for Bangladeshis and beyond.
SWAG hosts panel on transgender advocacy and community building
Artistic expression, community building and queer joy were among the topics considered by a panel of three local transgender advocates in Kresge Auditorium on Monday night. Facilitated by Eli Bundy ’27, the discussion entitled “Voices for Trans Liberation: Stories of Resistance, Survival and Joy,” celebrated the amplification of transgender voices during LGBTQ+ history month.
What’s in a Name: Appleton Hall
APPLETON THEN: Appleton Hall stands tall on a cloudless and barren day over a century ago. Notice the changes in the landscape; Moulton Union, built in 1928, is missing from this photo.
Eric Foner reconstructs the history of Reconstruction
In a packed Kresge Auditorium Wednesday evening, Dr. Eric Foner, professor emeritus of history at Columbia University and winner of several Pulitzer Prizes, gave a talk on the Reconstruction period following the United States Civil War and its impact on today’s political climate. In an hour-long lecture followed by a Q&A, Foner discussed the political triumphs and shortcomings of Reconstruction, its legislative legacy and the importance of accurate historical scholarship.
Faculty members discuss new committee on investment strategy, admissions data
Faculty members packed into Mills Hall last Friday for their first meeting of the year. In a 90-minute gathering facilitated by Associate Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Jay Sosa, faculty discussed President Safa Zaki’s new ad-hoc committee on the College’s investment strategy, data from the Office of Admissions about the Class of 2028 and the College’s transition from Banner to Workday.
Women’s rugby seeks new challenges in Ivy League this season
Following its near-perfect record in recent seasons, the women’s rugby team is preparing to face fresh competition on the pitch this fall. In hopes of exploring a higher level of play, the team will play fierce competitors outside of NCAA Division III in coming weeks, including two Division I Ivy League teams. As the team has grown its resources and talent over the years, it has increasingly sought to challenge itself outside of its division.
Professor Hall leads student group discussion on AI fears and optimism – The Bowdoin Orient
Yesterday evening, 15 students were joined by Associate Professor of Digital Humanities Crystal Hall for an informal discussion on one of this year’s most contentious topics: artificial intelligence (AI). The discussion, hosted by the Joseph McKeen Center for the Common Good and MacMillan House, centered around questions regarding the biases of AI programs, potential interferences with the creative process and proper uses of the technology.
Whitewater canoe team gets first taste of competition – The Bowdoin Orient
On Saturday, April 1, the Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC) rolled out its new whitewater canoe racing team at the 48th Annual Passagassawakeag River Race in Waldo. With two paddlers per boat over a seven-mile stretch, the team had a strong performance that included three top-three finishes across divisions. The race, hosted by the Maine Canoe & Kayak Racing Organization (MaCKRO), drew a sizable group of competitors despite the day’s cold and rainy weather.
Baxter House banned from hosting basement events due to puzzling fire safety concerns – The Bowdoin Orient
Last week, the Office of Residential Life (ResLife) notified residents of Baxter House that they will not be permitted to register indoor events for the rest of the semester. The decision is the result of an unresolved issue with Baxter’s fire safety system that has caused the fire alarm to erroneously activate on multiple occasions, specifically during large gatherings.
Tea Club brings a serene start to the weekend – The Bowdoin Orient
Every Friday at 7 p.m., as the campus celebrates the weekend’s long-awaited arrival, students file into Mass Hall to partake in a tranquil kick-off to the weekend. Classical music plays, conversations flow and, most importantly, tea is brewed; thus begins the weekly convening of Bowdoin’s Tea Club. Chartered in 2017 by tea enthusiasts, the club has offered its members a time to relax while sipping on a variety of high-quality brews.
From Outlaw to Rebel: Belkaïd launches book on the documentary and Algerian national identity – The Bowdoin Orient
Hawthorne-Longfellow Library hosted its second faculty book launch of the semester yesterday, featuring Assistant Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures Meryem Belkaïd and her new book, “From Outlaw to Rebel: Oppositional Documentaries in Contemporary Algeria.” Belkaïd was joined by Aviva Briefel, professor of the English language and literature and cinema studies, for a discussion on the book’s key topics.
Ogunnaike talks decolonizing academia – The Bowdoin Orient
Oludamini Ogunnaike, an assistant professor of African religious thought at the University of Virginia (UVA), visited Bowdoin on Monday to deliver a lecture entitled “From Heathen to Subhuman: Religion, Race, and the Academic Disciplines.” Oludamini Ogunnaike spoke about the development of modern Western racism and the implications of colonial power structures for academics today.
Women in climate activism explore intersectional approach to climate justice – The Bowdoin Orient
The Environmental Studies department partnered with the Nature Conservancy to host a panel entitled “Women in Climate: Community” yesterday in Kresge Auditorium. State Director of the Nature Conservancy in Maine Kate Dempsey ’88 led the discussion alongside three female panelists involved in fighting climate change. The panelists focused on the intersectionalities between climate justice and other social justice issues and steps for creating holistic forms of climate action.
A cappella and dance groups combine for first joint concert – The Bowdoin Orient
Next week, dance and a cappella groups will perform in a joint winter concert for the first time in the College’s history. Featuring six a cappella troupes and four dance troupes, the show will be held on Wednesday in Pickard Theater at 8 p.m. and will combine an array of song and dance styles. Each a cappella group will perform two songs, many of which are brand new to their sets. Dance groups will perform one routine each, with genres ranging from ballet to hip hop to contemporary.
Kinstler ’13 talks repairing the wrongdoings of war – The Bowdoin Orient
Editor’s Note November 18, 2022 at 8:52 p.m.: An earlier version of this article used the word “vindicated” meaning “to justify and to clear something from criticism.” That was not the intended meaning of that sentence as it did not represent the meaning of the event discussed. Instead, this article has been updated with “redressed,” meaning “to bring justice to,” in its place.
Women’s volleyball on three-game winning streak. defeating Trinity, Wesleyan and Bates – The Bowdoin Orient
On Saturday afternoon in Morrell Gymnasium, the women’s volleyball team (11–7; 6–3 NESCAC) defeated Wesleyan University (16–2; 7–1 NESCAC) in a highly contested five-set match. The Polar Bears’ 3–2 win struck down Wesleyan’s undefeated NESCAC record and earned Bowdoin a third place conference ranking. On Tuesday, Bowdoin defeated Bates College (5–1; 0–8 NESCAC) in Lewiston.
Community panel confronts public mural art and Indigenous representation in Brunswick history – The Bowdoin Orient
On Wednesday evening at the Curtis Memorial Library, the Midcoast Indigenous Awareness Group (MIAG) hosted a panel discussion entitled “Many Voices: Who Gets to Tell the Story?” The panelists discussed the often erased history of the Wabanaki people and how to acknowledge their continued role in the Brunswick community.
LASO hosts annual kick-off event on museum steps – The Bowdoin Orient
The Latin American Student Organization (LASO) will be hosting several events this month in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15 and honors the achievements and culture of Latinx Americans. LASO’s programs for the month and those throughout the year aim to increase the visibility of Latinx students on campus and promote intersectional stories within the Latinx community.
J.R. Harris gives lecture on representation in the outdoors – The Bowdoin Orient
Diversifying participation and representation in the outdoors has been a focus on campus in recent years. In this vein, Bowdoin hosted J.R. Harris, chair of the DEI committee of The Explorers Club for a lecture on Wednesday night.
Men’s soccer prepares to capitalize on talented roster after intense preseason – The Bowdoin Orient
With its season opener coming up on Tuesday, Sept. 6 against the University of New England, the men’s soccer team has been working hard to prepare for what they hope will be a strong season. Members of the team are utilizing an intense preseason schedule to build their skills and take advantage of one of the most talented rosters in recent history. Practicing both in the early morning and in the afternoon, the team is focused on consistency in their performances.
Class of 2026 and transfer cohort bring diversity – The Bowdoin Orient
May 1 marked the 2021-2022 college admissions cycle’s conclusion, establishing a nearly finalized picture of the Class of 2026. The 521 students who enrolled in the class, along with nine incoming transfer students, will bring unique and diverse perspectives to Bowdoin’s campus next fall. Forty-two percent of enrolled students identify as domestic students of color—the highest percentage of any incoming class at Bowdoin.
Transgender rights activist Akkai Padmashali discusses autobiography – The Bowdoin Orient
Transgender rights activist and author Akkai Padmashali spoke to the Bowdoin community over Zoom on Tuesday, April 5. Padmashali told her story as a transgender woman in India, drawing connections between her personal experiences and political issues in India and across the world. She also discussed her autobiography, “A Small Step in a Large Journey,” which will be published in the United States later this year.
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