News
In letter to Zaki, congressional committee demands documents on SJP encampment, investigates College’s response to antisemitism
On Thursday, a congressional committee sent a letter to President Safa Zaki and Chair of the Board of Trustees Scott Perper expressing its concern that Bowdoin has failed to protect Jewish students, specifically in regard to the February Bowdoin Students …
Lecture
Clinton Castro speaks on technology and the future of childrens’ autonomy
Last Wednesday, Clinton Castro, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Information School and Department of Philosophy, discussed the technological present and used Kantian philosophy to argue that there is a need to protect others, primarily children, from the threat …
Construction
Initial analysis for next campus master plan prioritizes H-L, Moulton dining, lab renovations
On March 3, in preparation for the next campus master plan, the Office of the Treasurer and architectural firm Ayers Saint Gross presented a progress update on their analysis of campus facilities and facility needs. The top four priority areas …
Lecture
Growing connections: Professor Hadley Horch discusses neuronal growth research in inaugural lecture as endowed professor
On Wednesday night, Professor of Biology and Neuroscience Hadley Horch took the stage in Kresge Auditorium to deliver her inaugural lecture as the endowed Norma L. and Roland G. Ware Jr. Professor. In the lecture, “Branching Out: The Molecular Gardeners …
BSG
BSG passes new constitution and recall proposals, addresses concerns about Workday and recent Tufts student detention
Before spring break, Bowdoin Student Government (BSG) unanimously adopted a new constitution and an amendment to allow recall with near-unanimous support by the assembly at its March 5 meeting.
The constitution took effect immediately and aims to simplify the leadership …
International
From Belfast to Bowdoin: McLoughlin talks about U.S. influence on Northern Irish peace process
With an ocean separating Maine and Ireland, what could a small college like Bowdoin have to do with Irish history? At Monday’s talk from Peter McLoughlin, a professor at the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics at Queen’s University …
Math Department
O’Brien op-ed results in reckoning, apology and hopes for change in math department
On February 28, an Orient op-ed written by Associate Professor of Mathematics Jack O’Brien accused two Bowdoin faculty members in the mathematics department of having professional connections with the National Security Agency (NSA), outlined a series of connections that the …
Faculty
Faculty presented with ACIR report, propose GFA revisions
The faculty held its most recent meeting on February 28, covering the Ad Hoc Committee on Investments and Responsibility (ACIR) report in response to the Bowdoin Solidarity Referendum, proposed changes to the Committee on Governance and Faculty Affairs (GFA) structure …
Administration
The College announces “ask us anything” series, other initiatives to increase campus conversation
The College will host an “ask us anything” series where students, faculty and staff can ask questions to its senior officers, with the first event scheduled for Monday, March 31. The series is one of several initiatives working toward improving …