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Andrew Shi
— Class of
2029
Number of articles:
2
First Article:
November 21, 2025
Latest Article:
February 6, 2026
18 photos by Andrew Shi
Andrew ShiREMEMBERING THE RAVINE: Wendy Lower speaks in Kresge Auditorium on Monday night. Lower, a professor of history at Claremont McKenna College, spoke in the annual Holocaust Education Lecture about her most recent book, “The Ravine: A Family, a Photograph, a Holocaust Massacre Revealed.”
Andrew ShiSMALL WONDER: Curator Emerita of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Barbara Boehm spoke on Tuesday to students and faculty about Netherlandish miniature carving. Boehm addressed human fascination with the small across art.
Andrew ShiHOMECOMING: On Thursday night, Emmy-nominated filmmaker George Ellzey Jr. ’13 returned to the college to talk to students about his career in film and screen some of his works. Ellzey encouraged students to utilize the unique opportunities offered at Bowdoin, highlighting the alumni network and the liberal arts.
Andrew ShiEYE ON IRAN: Associate Professor of History Salar Mohandesi speaks on Tuesday in Searles Hall. Mohandesi offered a historical perspective on the ongoing conflict between the US and Israel against Iran, focusing on themes of imperialism, sovereignty and democracy in Iran’s history.
Andrew ShiRETURN TO YOUR ROOTS: Alumni artist Courtney Stock ’09 speaks to a crowd at the opening of her scuptural exhibition, entitled “sunset in a cup,” at the Edwards Center for Art and Dance Thursday night.
Andrew ShiFOUR YEARS LATER: Students and community members sit in Hubbard Hall on Tuesday afternoon watching a panel on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The panel, which was organized by academic departments and Bowdoin for Ukraine, discussed the current state of the war and possible avenues to peace.
Andrew ShiFOUR YEARS LATER: Students and community members sit in Hubbard Hall on Tuesday afternoon watching a panel on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The panel, which was organized by academic departments and Bowdoin for Ukraine, discussed the current state of the war and possible avenues to peace.
Andrew ShiIT’S THE LITTLE THINGS: In “Every Brilliant Thing,” Michael Bagnoli ’26 takes on the role of a narrator who creates a list of brilliant things for his mother battling depression. Rithmaka Karunadhara ’26, Franceska Drejaj ’27 and Eve Foley ’28 also play the role of narrator in four shows throughout the weekend.
Andrew ShiSLOWING DOWN: Students unwind with Stillpoint program at the Bowdoin Chapel weekly on Tuesday nights. The program combines music, poetry and meditative silence to give attendees a moment for mindfulness in
between classes, work and campus commitments. Students, faculty, staff and community members of all religious backgrounds are invited to participate in the event organized by the Rachel Lord Center for Religious and Spiritual Life.
Andrew ShiNFL NERD: MIT professor and former Baltimore Ravens lineman John Urschel speaks in Kresge Auditorium. Urschel delivered a lecture on the challenges of solving linear systems with a computer.
Andrew ShiACKNOWLEDGING AFRICA: Howard French speaks in Kresge Auditorium on Wednesday evening. French, an author and journalism professor at Columbia, discussed how though it is often ignored, Africa has had a central role in world history, highlighting important historical leaders.
Andrew ShiUNDERSTANDING ISLAM: Imam Dr. Khalil Abdur-Rashid speaks in Kresge Auditorium on Thursday evening. Abdur-Rashid, a chaplain at Harvard University, instructor at the Divinity School and lecturer at the Kennedy School of Government discussed Islam and Islamophobia in the United States.
Andrew ShiA LIGHT(MAN) ON SCIENCE: Author, academic and scientist Alan Lightman H’05 speaks in Kresge Auditorium Monday night. Lightman’s lecture, based on his co-written book, aimed to humanize scientists and foster greater trust between the scientific community and the general public.
Andrew ShiDISSIDENT DIARIES: University of Pennsylvania professor Benjamin Nathans speaks in Kresge Auditorium. Nathans discussed the historical Soviet dissident movement, exploring its impact on present-day Russia.
Andrew ShiCLIMATE CRUSADER: Philip Gregory ’76 speaks in the VAC’s Beam Classroom on Tuesday night. Gregory is a lawyer with Our Children’s Trust, a group that works to represent youth plaintiffs in climate change litigation against governments.
Andrew ShiON THE STREET AND ON THE SCREEN: Filmmaker Rudy Burckhardt considered life and space in New York City. At a screening this week, his son Tom Burckhardt spoke about the unique nature of his father’s work.
Andrew ShiCLIMATE CRUSADER: Philip Gregory ’76 speaks in the VAC’s Beam Classroom on Tuesday night. Gregory is a lawyer with Our Children’s Trust, a group that works to represent youth plaintiffs in climate change litigation against governments.
Andrew ShiTIME’S UP: Nonprofit Maine Inside Out fights for criminal justice through art. On Monday, the group’s play “Broken Clock,” came to Bowdoin, inspiring conversations and connections amongst the community.
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Awaiting the glamorous rollout of literal tons of holiday food, two parallel scenes unfold across campus. Beginning in the early afternoon, Thorne Thanksgiving fanatics can be found camping out in the lobby of Coles Tower, as if a famous pop …