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New campus planner looks toward future
SAMUEL DOWNING, STAFF WRITER
In a move that signals a new era for the historic Bowdoin
campus, the college has selected Philip Enquist of Skidmore, Owings and
Merrill, an urban planning partner with the firm that designed the Sears
Tower, to create a master plan to guide campus development for the next
decade. This is the first time the college has conceived a comprehensive
campus plan, according to William Torrey, Bowdoin's top strategic planning
official. [read the article]
Mills shows support for anti-hate proposals
JONATHAN PEREZ, STAFF WRITER
Recently, the New York Times published a full-page advertisement
of a statement from more than 300 College Presidents, including Bowdoin
President Barry Mills, who signed a statement directly opposing anti-Semitism.
The statement, issued by the American Jewish Committee, was released as
a call for "intimidation-free" campuses in response to recent
threats made against Jewish students around the country. [read
the article]
College installs emergency defibrillator equipment
KERRY ELSON, STAFF WRITER
In an effort to prevent fatalities due to cardiac arrest,
Facilities Management and the Athletic Department installed an automatic
external defibrillator (AED) in the hallway leading to Morrell Gym at
the start of the academic year. [read
the article]
CIS squashes computer bugs
ANN SULLIVAN, STAFF WRITER
One
rotten apple can truly spoil the barrel, as seen by the recent network
problems on campus. Starting three to four weeks ago students and faculty
began noticing major problems with the Bowdoin network. The most noticeable
of these troubles being e-mail difficulties and the loss of member directory
use. The frightening aspect of this problem is that one computer can cause
it all. [read the article]
A taste of South Asia for Bowdoin
SARA BODNAR, STAFF WRITER
This winter, the Asian Studies Program will be adding a
new three week, half-credit course to its list of prospective classes..
The course examines group identities and inter-group conflict in South
Asia. The class will give Bowdoin students the opportunity to explore
a stimulating topic within contemporary world affairs. [read
the article]
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| Thursday night leagues at Yankee Lanes have become a popular way to welcome the weekend for many Bowdoin students. Seen above, Polar Bears enjoy the pleasure of bowling and a carefree atmosphere. (Evan Kohn, Bowdoin Orient) |
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