On Saturday at 4 p.m., a plaque will be mounted in Maine Hall to commemorate Nathaniel Hawthorne's tenure as a member of Bowdoin's Class of 1825.
The ceremony will include a welcome speech by Dean of Student Affairs Tim Foster and a brief reading by Professor of English William Watterson.
Katie Brodie '09 will then provide a response from the descendants of the Hawthorne family, some of whom will be at the dedication.
Tony Thrower '09, head proctor of Maine Hall, will also offer brief remarks.
"Like Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne is a giant in Bowdoin's proud literary history," Foster said. "Recognizing his residency in Maine Hall is a nice way to celebrate our history and connect current and future students with our past."
The ceremony will be open to all faculty, staff, and students.