Tim Foster re: one month since last transport

Emails: Rob Kerr re: Bowdoin.edu

Several weeks ago, the College launched a new homepage that was designed to create an updated look for the site and to improve functionality. Since the launch, we have carefully monitored web traffic trends and have received many, many comments and suggestions from students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Responses to the new design ran the gamut from high praise to deep dissatisfaction. Now that the site has settled in for a few weeks, we are analyzing what we have learned. Far and away, the biggest negative reaction involves the treatment of campus news and events. Many wrote that the homepage is their primary source for finding out what’s happening at Bowdoin. They missed the full rundown of news and events that appeared on the previous homepage. Moreover, while the new site works reasonably well on a computer screen, it works less well on mobile devices such as iPads, iPhones, and other smartphones. We’ve heard this feedback and we are responding.

Emails: Tim Foster re: Hurricane Sandy and potential power outage

To Bowdoin Students, Current weather reports estimate that substantial effects of Hurricane Sandy will reach Brunswick between 7:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight tonight. High winds could cause power outages on campus and in the local community. There are generators that will keep life-safety systems working, including heat in your buildings and emergency lighting in common hallways. Toilets on campus should continue to be fully functional. Moulton Union and Thorne Dining will be open regular hours today for all meals. Heavy rain may require Facilities to place sand bags near the main lower-level dining hall entrance on the north side of Moulton Union.

Emails

Tim Foster re: one month since last transport

October 21, 2012

From: Tim Foster
To: students_in_residence
Date: Sunday, October 21, 2012 12:47
Subject: Impressive--Stepping-up and Stepping-in

Dear Students,

It was another weekend free of an alcohol transport. The last transport occurred over a month ago on September 16.

I really admire the way people look out for one another at Bowdoin. It is part of what defines the culture of our community, but it all starts with personal responsibility and leadership. Thank you for stepping-up yourselves and thank you for stepping-in before a friend or peer needs to head to the hospital for a medical crisis.

Best regards,

Tim Foster
Dean of Student Affairs

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Timothy W. Foster
Dean of Student Affairs
Bowdoin College
4600 College Station
Brunswick, ME 04011
Phone: (207) 725-3228
Fax: (207) 725-3555

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