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Carolina Weatherall A WRITER’S STOWE AWAY: The Harriet Beacher House sits on Federal Street and houses offices for faculty on sabbatical. After the House was purchased by the College, English and Africana Studies Professor Tess Chakkalakal conducted historical research ultimately leading to the construction of the Writer’s Room.Carolina Weatherall FROM FARMERS TO FISHERS: Adjunct Lecturer for the Department of Environmental Studies Kate Olson reads from her book “Living Change: Finding Place in a Warming World” Tuesday night in Mills Hall. Olson discussed her work connecting with communities across Maine impacted by climate change.Carolina Weatherall A HARD HISTORY: Phi Beta Kappa visiting scholar Kristina Richardson presents in Kresge Auditorium. Richardson’s lecture explored the history of slavery and racial capitalism outside of the Transatlantic slave trade and the importance of research on often understudied groups and histories.Carolina Weatherall SIBLING SYMPHONY: The Bowdoin International Music Festival hosted the Ying triplets, accompanied by Robin Scott, as a quartet at Nomad last Monday, followed by an encore and complementary pizza reception.Carolina Weatherall DOUBLE TIME: Scott Martin, Bowdoin’s new jazz and pop piano instructor, and Tom Porter, a writer and multimedia producer who works in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs, play piano at their jazz duo concert.Carolina Weatherall KNOCKOUT: Bowdoin alum Raisa Tolchinsky’s poetry collection “Glass Jaw” examines womanhood, life in New York City and her three year long boxing career.Carolina Weatherall BEARS ON BEDS: A group of Bowdoin seniors found their way onto the race track with their polar bear themed bed. The group was headed by Luisa Wolcott-Breen ’25, who led the first Bowdoin student team through the day’s events.Carolina Weatherall MYSTICAL MATTERS: Professor of Philosophy Scott Sehon speaks to Kresge Auditorium in his inaugural lecture. Sehon argued that while discussions of philosophy can feel mystical, believing in this sense of magic is far better than the alternative of nihilism.Carolina Weatherall PERSONAL, NOT POLITICAL: Jamella Gow, Fatuma Hussein and Erin Mooney speak at a panel moderated by Wendy Van Damme. The panelists discussed their personal experiences with migration and finding community.Carolina Weatherall ME, MYSELF AND I: Student curator Isa Cruz ’27 examines identity, societal roles, norms and more in their portraiture-focused exhibition. “Hello, Stranger” opened last Friday at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art.Carolina Weatherall MINORITY RULE?: David Ziblatt delivers his lecture, “Tyranny of the Minority? How American Democracy Can Defend Itself” in Kresge Auditorium.” Ziblatt argued that the political institutions of the United States give disproportionate power to radical right and populist parties and have contributed to democratic backsliding.Carolina Weatherall ERASURE IN EDUCATION: Wabanaki scholar Rebecca Sockbenson gestures while delivering the annual Brodie lecture in Kresge Auditorium. Sockbenson discussed the history of attempts to eradicate Indigenous knowledge and how she maintains hope for Indigenous education even after generations of epistemicide.Carolina Weatherall NAMES, NOT JUST NUMBERS: Paper hangs in Lamarche Gallery listing the names of Palestinians killed during the past year. SJP organized the event to memorialize the names of the over 34,000 Palestinians who have been killed in the conflict with Israel.Carolina Weatherall WORDS OF ADVICE: Febos shares her insights on her book writing process and the nature of memoir. Carolina Weatherall DIFFICULT TERMS:
Professors Barbara Elias, NasserAbourahme and Robert Morrison answer questions after their teach-in, “Difficult Terms in the Israel/Palestine Conflict”. The talk focused on explaining the terms “Zionism”, “settler-colonialism” and “defense” in the context of the violence happening in Israel and Palestine. Carolina Weatherall KISS ME, I'M IRISH:
Poet Michael O’Siadhail reads from his work in Massachusetts Hall. O’Siadhail’s poetry is inspired in part by his Irish heritage. Carolina Weatherall RYAN RANKS HIGH:
Executive Director of Dining Services Ryan Miller brought Bowdoin Dining to a second place ranking in campus food. Miller has appreciated working with local providers and homemade ingredients. Carolina Weatherall ALGERIA ON FILM:
Meryem Belkaïd lectures to a crowd of students. faculty and staff. On Thursday, she launched her new book, entitled “From Outlaw to Rebel: Oppositional Documentaries in Contemporary Algeria.” Carolina Weatherall BEST IN BASS:
Bassist Duane Edwards performs with an ensemble—which included members of the College’s faculty—in Studzinski Hall. The group played songs from Edwards’s new album “Birds.” Carolina Weatherall ONE DAY, FUN DAY:
Alumni relations hosts the annual One Day fundraising event on and off campus, engaging with current students and alumni through a campaign focused on kindness. Carolina Weatherall UNBELIE-BUBBLE TEA:
Quickly Boba employees stand behind the register and smile at the camera. Nate and Artie Mangoba, Quickly Owners, discuss the business’s quick success. Carolina Weatherall EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE:
Associate Professor of Government Henry Laurence introduced his new book relating the BBC and NHK to talk about government media involvement and the histories of the two companies. Carolina Weatherall UNDER THE SEA:
Dr. Isaiah Bolden ’15 talks about the effects of climate change on modern reef systems and how fossilized coral may hold keys to its future conservation. Carolina Weatherall SOLO ACT:
Playwright and actor Keith Hamilton Cobb performed his one-man play “American Moor” and answered questions about it on Tuesday evening. Carolina Weatherall INK OR INK
Author, educator and tattoo artist Phuc Tran speaks at Bowdoin on Thursday. Tran read three passages from his memoir “Sigh, Gone” and then answered questions on his experience in the punk community and more.
By Carolina Weatherall • November 10, 2023
Last Saturday afternoon, melodies filled Brunswick’s First Parish Church as Classical Uprising’s symphony of voices and instruments captivated audience members, even leading some to tears.
This was “Messiah. Multiplied.”: German-born Baroque composer George Frideric Handel’s seminal work, performed in November …
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By Carolina Weatherall • October 28, 2022
Editor’s Note October 30, 2022: In a previous version of this article, the “Real Talk on Class” series was mistakenly called the “Real Talks on Class” series. This has been fixed in the headline and throughout the text.
For one …
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