From Allen Delong: Pep rally cancellation

Emails: From President Mills: Don Zuckert '56, former Chair of Board of Trustees, dies

From: President MillsSent: Monday, October 14, 2013 8:04 AMTo: all_employees; all_studentsSubject: Don Zuckert 1934-2013
To Members of the Bowdoin Community,
I write with the tragic news that our former Board Chair, Don Zuckert '56, died last night at the age of 79 after suffering a heart attack. Don was a devoted friend to Bowdoin who served this College for many, many years in vital leadership roles, as a colleague with a wonderful sense of humor, and as a trusted advisor to me and several of my predecessors. He assumed important roles in the Campaign for Bowdoin in the 1980s and served as chair of the New Century Campaign from 1996 to 1998. He was elected an overseer of the College in 1987 and trustee of the College in 1995. Don served as chair of the Board of Trustees from 2002 to 2005, and was elected trustee emeritus in 2005. A year later, in recognition of his loyalty and service to the College, he was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters at Commencement. His brother, Owen, is a member of the Class of 1954, and his son Timothy is a member of the Class of 1986.

Emails: President Mills plans to step down

In an all-campus email, President Barry Mills announced this morning his decision to step down from his role at the conclusion of the 2014-2015 academic year. Mills has been at the college since 2001; in 2011 he announced plans to remain at the college for at least five more years.
To the Bowdoin Community:
I informed the Board of Trustees this morning that I will step down as president of the College next June at the conclusion of the 2014-15 academic year.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love leading Bowdoin, and Karen and I and our boys are proud citizens of Brunswick. It is the honor of a lifetime to serve as president of this fantastic College, which is as strong today as in any period during its proud history. In fact, it is because of this strength and because of my affection for the College that I choose to step down next year. Transitions are inevitable, and after what will be 14 tremendous years as president, I believe it is time for me to make way for new leadership to propel Bowdoin into its next period of greatness.
For me, this is not a retirement, as I fully intend to seek another professional challenge. I don’t know what life has in store, but I have reinvented myself several times during the course of my career, and I am eager to see what comes next.
When the time comes, the Board will name a search committee for my successor that will include representatives from the student body and from faculty, staff, and alumni. There will be plenty of time later to look back on our time together, but not now. For now, it must be full speed ahead to preserve access and opportunity, and to strive constantly for the excellence that sets Bowdoin apart.
So, back to work and Go U Bears!
With very best wishes,
Sincerely,
Barry Mills

Emails

From Allen Delong: Pep rally cancellation

November 22, 2013

From: Allen Delong
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 6:03 AM
To: class14; class15; class16; class17
Subject: [Class Mailing List] Pep Rally Cancellation

Dear Students,

After further discussion, we have decided to cancel the pep rally in Farley before the Bowdoin/Colby hockey game. We look forward to seeing you all at Watson on Saturday at 6:50 p.m.

Other home athletic events this weekend include:

Friday:

7:00 p.m. Women's Hockey vs. Colby

Saturday:

1:00 p.m. Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving

2:00 p.m. Women's Basketball vs. Bates

4:00 p.m. Men's Basketball vs. Saint Joseph's

7:00 p.m. Men's Hockey vs. Colby

We're also excited to cheer on the Field Hockey Team as they play Christopher Newport College today at 11:00 a.m. You can watch the game live in the Pub or here.

Best,

Allen Delong, Director Student Life and the Smith Union

Sarah K. Nelson, President of Bowdoin Student Government

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