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Belonging at the BOC
Lots of people find the Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC) intimidating. You shouldn’t let that stop you.
One of the first times I stepped into the BOC was my first day of Leadership Training (LT). It was September of my sophomore …
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Bowdoin Outing Club reverts fall LT application to past years’ schedule
Every year, the Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC) hosts two semester-long Leadership Training (LT) sessions with the objective of training students to lead BOC trips for their peers. For the past few years, the BOC has accepted applications for fall semester …
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The College navigates permitting in Kingfield for new BOC center
The Bowdoin Outing Club’s (BOC) Finnegan McCoul Woodruff Mountain Center (FMWMC) has entered the permitting process for the construction of the facility in Kingfield, as the College appeared before the Kingfield Planning Board with its initial permitting application this past …
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Emmie McElroy joins the BOC as new assistant director
This June, the Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC) welcomed Emmie McElroy as its new assistant director, bringing a fresh presence and experience to one of the largest student organizations on campus. An outing club member throughout her college years at Washington …
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Donation to BOC launches the Finnegan McCoul Woodruff Mountain Center project
The Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC) has begun the Finnegan McCoul Woodruff Mountain Center (FMWMC) project, which aims to establish a new community center and staging camp for BOC trips in the Maine woods. The 21-acre property in Kingfield, named in …
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Assistant Director Carrigan Fain leaves the BOC
Today marks Carrigan Fain’s last day as assistant director of the Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC). In an email sent over winter break, Associate Director of the BOC Anna Bastidas announced Fain’s decision to leave the College and accept the position …
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Carrigan Fain joins BOC as new assistant director
On Tuesday, Carrigan Fain officially joined the Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC) staff as its new assistant director following the departure of Eric Guiang ’18. Guiang’s two-year tenure at the Outing Club ended earlier this month.
“I am taking on many …
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Students and faculty reflect on the storied history of Bowdoin orientation trips
As new Bowdoin students slowly settle into academic and social rhythms, the centerpiece of students’ introductions to Bowdoin—orientation trips—has started to fade into the background. Even so, many students going back decades frequently reminisce about their wild, hilarious or awe-inspiring …
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Whitewater canoe race brings thrill and excitement to students
On April 30, a group of students and staff members of the Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC) competed in the 43rd Annual Whitewater Recreational Canoe Race on the St. George River. Hosted by the Maine Canoe and Kayak Racing Organization, around …
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Off belay: The BOC is leaving climbers hanging
For prospective students interested in attending Bowdoin, our school’s legendary Outing Club (BOC) is often an important draw. These students might visit the BOC’s website to read about its incredible offerings, which include an impressive whitewater program and a multitude …