Reunion Schedule
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The following is the Reunion 2013 schedule with times and locations. Updates will be posted to this site. A printed version of the final schedule will also be available at the Reunion Welcome Center upon your arrival on campus.
Thursday, May 30
9:30 a.m.
Scenic Train Ride to Rockland
(Pre-registration required)
Take a scenic rail journey up the Maine coast on a privately-chartered ride. Watch from the comfort of a vintage train car as the picturesque villages, coastal scenery, and wildlife pass your window. The train’s destination is Rockland, where you’ll be able to spend time enjoying the sites before heading back to campus in time for dinner. On the return trip, the train will stop in Bath so the Class of 1963 classmates and guests can take a shuttle to the Maine Maritime Museum for the class’s reception and dinner.
Departs from and returns to Brunswick Station
11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Jack Magee’s Grill Open for Lunch
(cash basis)
David Saul Smith Union
1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Reunion Welcome Center Open
Main Lounge, Moulton Union
1:00 p.m.
On-Campus Housing Opens
Residence Halls
3:00 p.m.
Class of 1963 Headquarters Open
Ladd House
4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Old Guard Reception
Chamberlain Hall
4:30 p.m.
Class of 1963 Buses Depart for Reception and Dinner at the Maine Maritime Museum
Buses depart from Ladd House
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Campus-Wide Dinner
At this first meal of Reunion Weekend, the memories will come flooding back—of Bowdoin’s fabulous food! Share a great dinner with classmates and other Bowdoin friends.
Moulton Union Dining Hall
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Class of 1958 Gathering
Directions provided in the Class of 1958 welcome packets.
At the home of Gordon ’58 and Roberta Weil in Harpswell
7:00 p.m.
Guided Tour of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art
The tour has very limited space and is first come, first served.
Meet at the bottom of the stairs in the Museum of Art Pavilion
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Piano in the Pub
Not ready to call it a night? Head over to Jack Magee’s Pub for refreshments, more conversation, and piano music.
Jack Magee’s Pub, David Saul Smith Union
After Dinner
Class of 1963 Headquarters Open
Ladd House
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
5th and 10th Reunions Welcome-Back Reception
Kick off Reunion Weekend at Joshua’s Tavern with a reception for 5th and 10th Reunion classes. Make sure to check in at the Reunion Welcome Center to pick up your housing assignment and a detailed weekend schedule before heading to the reception (as the Welcome Center closes at 11:00 p.m.). A shuttle will circulate between campus and Joshua’s during the reception, and drink tickets will be available at the reception.
Joshua’s Tavern, Brunswick
Friday, May 31
Throughout the Morning
Golf Tee Times at Highland Green Golf Club in Topsham
(must be pre-registered with the Club)
For those not pre-registered, contact the Club for potential availability at 207-725-8066.
7:00 a.m. – Midnight
Reunion Welcome Center Open
Main Lounge, Moulton Union
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Moulton Union Dining Hall
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Yoga Class
Enjoy a peaceful start to your day in Bowdoin’s yoga room overlooking the campus. Experienced instructors will lead yoga for all ages and experience levels.
Room 301, The Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness
9:00 a.m. (returning by 12:30 p.m.)
Volunteer in the Brunswick Community
(Pre-registration required)
Reacquaint yourself with the town you remember as a student while helping to make a difference. Join new and old friends for a morning of service at the Coastal Humane Society through the Joseph McKeen Center for the Common Good.
Vans depart from the Joseph McKeen Center, Banister Hall
9:00 a.m.
Sneak Preview Tour of the New Art and Dance Center in the Former Longfellow Elementary School
Get a behind-the-scenes construction tour of Bowdoin’s new art and dance center. The former Longfellow Elementary School is being transformed to provide Bowdoin space for modern studios, classrooms, critique spaces, and student exhibitions in the visual arts and dance all in a single campus location.
Meet at the South Street entrance of the former Longfellow Elementary School
9:30 a.m. (returning by mid-afternoon)
Morning Hike
(Pre-registration required)
Hike Morse Mountain, a gorgeous coastal trail in nearby Phippsburg, with classmates and friends. The pace and terrain will allow for plenty of socializing. Boxed lunch provided during the trip.
Vans depart from Schwartz Outdoor Leadership Center
9:30 a.m.
Class of 1963 Casco Bay Boat Cruise out of Portland Harbor
Boxed lunch provided during the trip.
Buses depart from Ladd House and return by 2:15 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Back to School Series: Bowdoin Students of Today
Tim Foster, Dean of Student Affairs at Bowdoin, and Bowdoin students from the Classes of 2013 through 2016
Beam Classroom, Visual Arts Center
10:00 a.m. (returning by 11:45 a.m.)
Coastal Studies Center Visit
(Pre-registration required)
Take a shuttle from campus to Bowdoin’s Coastal Studies Center. Explore the grounds and talk with Collin Roesler, associate professor and chair of Bowdoin’s earth and oceanographic science department, about the interdisciplinary research students and faculty are conducting at this amazing facility on 118 acres on nearby Orr’s Island.
The bus departs from the granite Polar Bear, Hyde Plaza
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Tour of the Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Museum
Join Bowdoin’s secretary of development and college relations and Whispering Pines writer John Cross ’76 for an informative tour of Joshua Chamberlain’s Maine Street house, now a museum. Meet at the Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain statue located across the street from the museum (Rain site: meet in the gift shop area of the museum).
226 Maine Street (next to the former Alpha Delta Phi house)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Nature and Art Walk
Kids will love this walk through the Bowdoin Pines that ends with a fun craft activity. They’ll gather leaves, pine cones, and other forest treasures to create birdhouses.
Meet at Cram Alumni House Back Patio, 83 Federal Street
10:00 a.m.
Class of 1953 Tour of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art
Meet at the bottom of the stairs in the Museum of Art Pavilion
10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Old Guard Reception
Chamberlain Hall
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Old Guard Luncheon
This long-standing Bowdoin tradition is a chance for all Polar Bears celebrating a 51st or higher reunion to dine together and to share favorite Bowdoin memories.
Thorne Dining Hall
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Campus-Wide Lunch
Moulton Union Dining Hall
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Back to School Series: Bowdoin Finances—2013
S. Catherine “Katy” Longley ’76, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer at Bowdoin, and Paula Volent, Senior Vice President for Investments at Bowdoin
Beam Classroom, Visual Arts Center
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Back to School Series: Hiking, Climbing, Highpointing, and Peakbagging: The Hows and Whys of a Pastime
Robert Packard ’58, Ph.D. and International Mountain Climber
Room 208, Adams Hall
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bowdoin Career Planning Open House
Come by Bowdoin Career Planning to meet our team of advisors and learn how you might support networking and hiring of Bowdoin students through the Bowdoin Career Advisory Network (BCAN).
Career Planning, 1st Floor, Moulton Union
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Open House at the Susan Dwight Bliss Room
Come view one of the College’s most magical and least known places: the Susan Dwight Bliss Room in Hubbard Hall. This turn-of-the-twentieth-century Beaux Arts library room contains a Renaissance painted ceiling and furnishings as well as many rare books with fine bindings.
2nd Floor, Hubbard Hall
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Reunion Carnival
It’s always the kids’ favorite: bouncy houses, games, face painting, arts and crafts, and healthy snacks. Rumor has it the Polar Bear will be around too!
Main Quad in front of Searles Science Building (Rain site: Farley Field House)
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Class of 1968 Tour of the Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Museum
Meet at the Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain statue located across the street from the museum (Rain site: meet in the gift shop area of the museum).
226 Maine Street (next to the former Alpha Delta Phi house)
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Play the History Match Game
Match wits against other Polar Bears in this entertaining game run by David Leigh P’01. Test your knowledge of the politics, sports, literature, music, popular culture, and events of yesteryear by trying to identify the people on magazine covers stretching back as far as 1938.
Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Open House at the Joseph McKeen Center for the Common Good
The Joseph McKeen Center for the Common Good provides opportunities for students to discover the ways in which their talents, passions, and academic pursuits can be used for the benefit of society through public engagement. Come meet the Center’s new director Sarah Seames and learn how students are applying the values of a liberal arts education to understand pressing public issues of our world today.
Joseph McKeen Center, Banister Hall
1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Guided Tours of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art
The tours have very limited space and are first come, first served.
Meet at the bottom of the stairs in the Museum of Art Pavilion
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Back to School Series: Slave-Soldiers in Civil War Literature
Tess Chakkalakal, Associate Professor of Africana Studies and English at Bowdoin
Room 16, Druckenmiller Hall
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Back to School Series: A ‘Career’ in Communications. From Film…to Video…to Digital…to ???
Gene Ferraro ’68, President of Ferraro Communications, Ltd.
Room 20, Druckenmiller Hall
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Reunion Dance Revolution
Show off your dance moves and break into a sweat with Dance Dance Revolution, a fun-filled and high-energy interactive game.
Sail Room, David Saul Smith Union (located in the corridor of the David Saul Smith Union)
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Game Room Open
Challenge a classmate to a friendly game of Ping-Pong or shoot some pool in the David Saul Smith Union Game Room. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult.
Game Room, David Saul Smith Union (located in the corridor of the David Saul Smith Union)
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Climbing Wall
Bowdoin’s spectacular three-story climbing wall at The Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness is a challenge you can’t pass up. Minimum height and weight requirement for participation. No experience necessary. Climbers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Reunion Sing—Raise Songs!
Now in its seventh year, the Reunion Sing has become a popular part of Reunion Weekend for Polar Bears of all ages. Join in the open sing with Tony Antolini ’63, director of the Bowdoin Chorus. It doesn’t matter if you never sang when you were at Bowdoin—it’s never too late to join this multigenerational choir and raise your voice in song! We’ll sing preselected music that includes Bowdoin College songs, Glee Club standards, and choral masterpieces. Some will be for mixed choir, others for men’s choir—a nostalgic sound that gave rise to the slogan “Bowdoin Is a Singing College!”
Tillotson Room (formerly Room 101), Gibson Hall
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Back to School Series: Building Bridges (or Removing Dams): Interdisciplinary Investigation of River Restoration in Maine
John Lichter, Samuel S. Butcher Associate Professor in the Natural Sciences at Bowdoin, and Guillermo Herrera, Associate Professor of Economics at Bowdoin
Room 208, Adams Hall
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Back to School Series: Changing Neighborhoods One Block at a Time: The Harlem Children’s Zone Model for Transforming Underserved Communities
George Khaldun ’73, Chief Administrative Officer at Harlem Children’s Zone, and Rasuli Lewis ’73, Director of Practitioners Institute at Harlem Children’s Zone
Beam Classroom, Visual Arts Center
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Back to School Series: Writing for the Late Show with David Letterman
Matt Roberts ’93, Executive Producer and Head Writer for the Late Show with David Letterman
Room 20, Druckenmiller Hall (updated location)
3:00 p.m.
Hawthorne-Longfellow Library Civil War Exhibition Gallery Talk
Bowdoin Boys in Blue—and Gray, an exhibition featuring Civil War era manuscripts and archival material from the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, commemorates the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. Twenty-five percent of then-living Bowdoin alumni and students served during the war (eighteen joined Confederate ranks), and their letters, diaries, and military documents represent important historical resources that illuminate the Civil War period, both in the field and on the home front. Director Richard Lindemann will guide Reunion alumni and guests through the exhibition.
Pierce Lounge, 2nd Floor, Hawthorne-Longfellow Library
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Open Swim
Greason Swimming Pool
3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Class of 1968 Vietnam War Discussion
The Class of 1968 gathers for conversation around the Vietnam War.
Council Room, 2nd Floor, Cram Alumni House
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Opening Reception with Faculty and Staff
Enjoy the opportunity to socialize with alumni, reconnect with faculty and staff, and celebrate the beginning of Reunion Weekend. Come meet some of Bowdoin’s newer directors: Anne Goodyear and Frank Goodyear, co-directors of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art; Seth Ramus, Ph.D., director of health professions advising; Robert Ives ’69, director of religious and spiritual life; Tim Ryan ’98, Ashmead White Director of Athletics; and Sarah Seames, director of the Joseph McKeen Center for the Common Good. Local microbrews, wine, and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Main Lounge Terrace, Moulton Union (Rain site: Lancaster Lounge, Moulton Union)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Open House at the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
Learn about issues and programs involving LGBTIQA students on campus and meet the Center’s director Kate Stern. All are welcome.
24 College Street
3:30 p.m.
Sneak Preview Tour of the New Art and Dance Center in the Former Longfellow Elementary School
Refer to Friday morning’s description for details.
Meet at the South Street entrance of the former Longfellow Elementary School
3:30 p.m.
Tour of the Pine Grove Cemetery
Join Dick Snow ’61 for a fascinating tour of this Brunswick landmark, where Bowdoin luminaries such as Chamberlain, McKeen, and Whittier are buried.
Meet in front of Moulton Union
3:30 p.m.
Fun with Physics
A demonstration of some ingenious and entertaining science experiments with members of the physics department.
Room 315, Searles Science Building
4:00 p.m.
A Walk on the Green Side
Join Keisha Payson, coordinator for a sustainable Bowdoin, and her colleagues for a “green tour” of campus. The tour will touch on numerous sustainability efforts that Bowdoin has initiated, including a solar hot water system for Thorne Dining Hall, a green roof on the central heating plant, and ending with a visit to Bowdoin’s organic garden.
Meet at the granite Polar Bear, Hyde Plaza
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Class of 1988 Welcome Gathering on the Coast of Maine
Kick off your 25th Reunion with classmates while celebrating all things Maine. Directions provided in the Class of 1988 welcome packets. Buses depart from Quinby House (formerly Psi Upsilon) at 3:45 p.m.
Bailey Island Library Hall
5:00 p.m.
Old Guard Reception
Chamberlain Hall
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1948 Reception
Lobby, The Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1953 Reception
Howard Hall
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1958 Memorial Service
Bowdoin Chapel
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1963 Reception
Ladd House
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1968 Reception
Cram Alumni House
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1973 Reception
Reed House
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1978 Reception
Terrace, Museum of Art (Rain site: Schwartz Outdoor Leadership Center)
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Class of 1983 Welcome Reception and Dinner Co-Hosted by Peter Garrett ’83 and Greg Bowes ’83
Directions provided in the Class of 1983 welcome packets. Buses depart from the granite Polar Bear, Hyde Plaza, at 4:45 p.m.
Home of Peter Garrett ’83 in Harpswell
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1993 Reception
MacMillan House
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1998 Reception
30 College Street
5:00 p.m.
Class of 2003 Reception
Helmreich House
5:00 p.m.
Class of 2008 Reception
Baxter House
5:00 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Chamberlain Room, 2nd Floor, Moulton Union
5:15 p.m.
Old Guard Class Photo
Chamberlain Hall
5:15 p.m.
Class of 1948 Class Photo
Lobby, The Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness
5:15 p.m.
Class of 1953 Class Photo
Howard Hall
5:30 p.m.
Class of 1958 Reception
Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall
6:00 p.m.
Old Guard Dinner
Moulton Union Dining Hall
6:00 p.m.
Class of 1948 Dinner
Lobby, The Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness
6:00 p.m.
Class of 1953 Dinner
Moulton Union Dining Hall
6:00 p.m.
Class of 1958 Class Photo
Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall
6:00 p.m.
Class of 1993 Dinner
MacMillan House
6:30 p.m.
Class of 1958 Dinner
Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall
6:30 p.m.
Class of 1968 Dinner
Cram Alumni House
6:30 p.m.
Class of 1973 Dinner
Reed House
6:30 p.m.
Class of 1978 Dinner
Schwartz Outdoor Leadership Center
6:30 p.m.
Class of 1998 Dinner
30 College Street
6:30 p.m.
Class of 2003 Dinner
Helmreich House
6:45 p.m.
Class of 1963 Lobster Bake
Always a crowd pleaser, Joe Gordon ’63 and Charlie Micoleau’63 present the results from our class survey after dinner, followed by the traditional Class of 1963 sing-along.
Thorne Dining Hall
7:00 p.m.
Class of 2008 Dinner
Lawn of Baxter House (Rain site: Farley Field House)
7:00 p.m.
Reunion Game of Kick Ball
Do your kids need to burn off a little energy after dinner? Head to the Quad for a fun game of kick ball.
Main Quad
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Game Central
Are your teens getting tired of hearing about “the good old days”? Bring them down to the Game Room for some Ping-Pong, pool, snacks, and company their own age.
Game Room, David Saul Smith Union (located in the corridor of the David Saul Smith Union)
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Piano Recital by George Lopez
Enjoy internationally-renowned concert pianist and Bowdoin’s Beckwith Artist-in-Residence George Lopez in a program of masterworks for the keyboard!
Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall
After Dinner
Class Gatherings at Reunion Headquarters
Classes of 1948, 1953, 1958, and Old Guard will gather at Chamberlain Hall.
All class gatherings will end no later than midnight in accordance with State of Maine alcohol regulations, which limit the total length of events that serve alcohol. Jack Magee’s Pub will remain open until 1:00 a.m.
8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Haunted Bowdoin Tour
Have you taken the virtual tour on your mobile device? Now take the live tour led by David Francis, senior interactive developer in Bowdoin’s interactive media group and creator of the tour’s mobile-viewable website. David will lead you to various places that have interesting, humorous, and even disturbing connections to the paranormal from Bowdoin’s 200+ years of existence. You will learn about Bowdoin’s deathtrap, the echoing footsteps, family secrets, the gravestones on campus, and much more.
Meet at the granite Polar Bear, Hyde Plaza
8:00 p.m.
Class of 1983 Post-Dinner Reception
Howell House
8:00 p.m.
Class of 1988 Post-Dinner Reception
Quinby House
9:30 p.m.
Bob Marley Comedy Show
You don’t have to go to a New York comedy club or watch Letterman or Comedy Central to see Maine native and nationally-known comedian Bob Marley—we’ll have him right here on the Bowdoin campus.
Morrell Lounge, David Saul Smith Union
Saturday, June 1
7:00 a.m. – Midnight
Reunion Welcome Center Open
Main Lounge, Moulton Union
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Moulton Union Dining Hall
7:30 a.m.
Reunion 5K Walk and Run
Run the Reunion 5K for the prizes, or walk it just to have a great time with classmates and friends. This annual event is fun for Polar Bears of all ages and ability levels.
Howard F. Ryan Field, behind Farley Field House
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Yoga Class
Room 301, The Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness
9:00 a.m.
Beta Theta Pi Corporation Meeting
Room 127, Searles Science Building
9:00 a.m.
Chi Psi Corporation Meeting
Living Room, Reed House (formerly Chi Psi)
9:00 a.m.
Delta Sigma/Delta Upsilon Corporation Meeting
Lamarche Gallery, David Saul Smith Union
9:00 a.m.
Psi Upsilon Chapter Room Open
Chapter Room, Quinby House (formerly Psi Upsilon)
9:00 a.m.
Theta Delta Chi House Corporation Meeting
Living Room, MacMillan House (formerly Theta Delta Chi)
9:00 a.m.
Howell House Open for Alpha Delta Phi Members
Howell House
Please note: The Alpha Delta Phi Corporation will have its annual corporation meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2013, at Howell House. Please contact president Thomas Clark ’99 (703-786-8164 or thom.clark@gmail.com) for further details.
9:50 a.m.
Alumni Parade Lineup
Gather in front of Hubbard Hall. A limited number of golf carts will be available to assist with the parade.
In case of rain, the 50th Reunion class should meet in the lobby of Sidney J. Watson Arena, where you’ll be directed to your lineup area; all other classes should proceed directly to the arena for seating.
10:00 a.m.
Alumni Parade
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Reunion Carnival
Main Quad in front of Searles Science Building (Rain site: Farley Field House)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Story Time with the Polar Bear
The Polar Bear and friends will entertain the kids with some classic children’s stories and new ones, including Everyday Circus, illustrated by Shelly Chessie Miller ’03.
1st Floor, Hawthorne-Longfellow Library
10:30 a.m.
Reunion Convocation
Join your classmates and other Bowdoin alumni as we celebrate our ties to the College and to each other at Reunion Convocation. This year’s event will include awarding an honorary degree to actor and philanthropist Patrick Dempsey, remarks by President Barry Mills ’72, and the presentation of Bowdoin’s most prestigious alumni recognition awards. Come celebrate this year’s recipients Shelley Hearne ’83, Robert Lakin ’68, and Jane Foley Fried ’83.
Sidney J. Watson Arena
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Reunion Lunch
Join classmates, friends, faculty, staff, and others for this festive and delicious lunch immediately after Reunion Convocation.
Farley Field House
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Lunchtime Entertainment
While you eat, tap your toes to the catchy sounds of The Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band led by Olin Sawyer ’58. This Reunion tradition always provides great entertainment.
Farley Field House
Noon
Reunion Photo Booth
Grab a Bowdoin hat and a few friends and cram into the photo booth in the Field House. Photos are printed in seconds, but memories will last a lifetime!
Farley Field House
1:00 p.m.
Bowdoin Polar Bear Birthday Party
While at lunch celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bowdoin adopting the Polar Bear as our official mascot.
Farley Field House
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Conversation with Admissions
Join Scott Meiklejohn, dean of admissions and financial aid at Bowdoin, for a discussion about conducting a college search and the college admissions process. Open to all alumni and geared toward students completing their sophomore or junior year in high school. Multipurpose Room, 2nd Floor, Farley Field House
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Afternoon on the Quad
After lunch, head to the Quad for live music with The Don Campbell Band and special guests as they play classics from the ’60s through today. Also enjoy lawn games or throw a Frisbee with your fellow Polar Bears. Complimentary beer, soft drinks, and ice cream will be available.
Main Quad (Rain site: Farley Field House)
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Open House at the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives
3rd Floor, Hawthorne-Longfellow Library
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Open House at the Susan Dwight Bliss Room
Refer to Friday’s description for details.
2nd Floor, Hubbard Hall
1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Guided Tours of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art
Come meet Anne Goodyear and Frank Goodyear, the new co-directors of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art. The tours have very limited space and are first come, first served.
Meet at the bottom of the stairs in the Museum of Art Pavilion
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tour of Bowdoin Chapel Organs
Come learn how a pipe organ works, see the inside mechanics of the Cooper organ, and hear demonstrations of the various sounds of organ music. Then climb the stairs for a behind-the-façade-pipes view of the blower, wind chamber, and pipes of the Austin organ. Bowdoin Chapel
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Back to School Series: 40th Anniversary of Environmental Studies Panel: Food for the Common Good
The Food for the Common Good panel highlights the work of Bowdoin alumni whose work involves the production and promotion of local foods around the globe and implications for the common good, as well as an overview of the College’s current initiatives in supporting local foods systems here in Maine.
Andrew Marshall ’94, Education Director of Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association
Cecily Upton ’03, Co-Founder and Vice President of Programs at FoodCorps
Bennett Haynes ’08, Farmer at Ralston Farm, LLC
Sara Holby ’08, Co-Founder of Ajiri Tea Company
Mary McAteer Kennedy, R.D., M.A., Director of Dining and Bookstore Services at Bowdoin
Eileen Johnson, Program Manager and Lecturer in the Environmental Studies Program at Bowdoin
Room 4, Druckenmiller Hall (updated location)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Back to School Series: Highlights of Bowdoin’s Academic Program
Cristle Collins Judd, Dean for Academic Affairs at Bowdoin
Beam Classroom, Visual Arts Center
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Back to School Series: Should Women ‘Lean In’?
Cynthia McFadden ’78, Anchor of Nightline ABC News
Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Back to School Series: The Business of Sports and Television
Matthew Volk ’03, Director of Programming and Acquisitions at ESPN
Room 208, Adams Hall
2:00 p.m.
Tour of Sidney J. Watson Arena
Meet in the lobby of Watson Arena
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Climbing Wall
Refer to Friday’s description for details.
The Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Photos with the Polar Bear
The Polar Bear is never camera-shy! Bring your camera and snap a great photo of your friends and family with Bowdoin’s famous mascot.
Main Quad (Rain site: Farley Field House)
2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Game Room Open
Younger children should be accompanied by an adult.
Game Room, David Saul Smith Union (located in the corridor of the David Saul Smith Union)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Back to School Series: 7,048 Applicants: Competition, Affordability, and Composing the Class of 2017
Scott Meiklejohn, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Bowdoin
GIS Room, Burton-Little House
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Back to School Series: Challenges Facing U.S. Foreign Policy and What To Do About Them
Ambassador Thomas Pickering ’53
Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall (updated location)
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Tour of the Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Museum
Refer to Friday’s description for details. Meet at the Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain statue located across the street from the museum (Rain site: meet in the gift shop area of the museum).
226 Maine Street (next to the former Alpha Delta Phi house)
3:00 p.m.
Children’s Tour and Activities at the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum
Tours for young Polar Bears will be offered, as well as opportunities for exploration. Try on Inuit snow goggles, learn to say “polar bear” in the Inuit language, and even hold a walrus tusk and a narwhal tusk!
Meet in the foyer of Hubbard Hall
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Open Swim
Greason Swimming Pool
3:00 p.m.
The Next Great Chapter: Taking a Leap Into Life’s Next Adventure
The Class of 1978 hosts a panel discussion with classmates on change, life, and what comes after 50.
Schwartz Outdoor Leadership Center
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Back to School Series: A Dialogue with President Barry Mills ’72
Barry Mills ’72, President of Bowdoin
Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall
5:00 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Chamberlain Room, 2nd Floor, Moulton Union
5:00 p.m.
Old Guard, 1948, and 1953 Reception
Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1958 Reception
Osher Hall
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1968 Reception
Cram Alumni House
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1973 Reception
Reed House
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1978 Reception
Schwartz Outdoor Leadership Center
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1983 Reception
Howell House
5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Class of 1988 “You Can Get There From Here”
Join in a casual class panel discussion where we can all share career experiences.
Jack Magee’s Pub, David Saul Smith Union
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1993 Reception
MacMillan House
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1998 Reception
30 College Street
5:00 p.m.
Class of 2003 Wine Tasting
This class reception features the wines of Bien Nacido Vineyards, an award-winning California vineyard owned by the family of Shelly Chessie Miller ’03 and her husband, vintner Nicholas Miller ’02. Learn the family story while tasting a selection of wines.
Helmreich House
5:00 p.m.
Class of 2008 Reception
Baxter House
5:15 p.m.
Class of 1963 Memorial Service
Bowdoin Chapel
5:15 p.m.
Class of 1968 Class Photo
Cram Alumni House
5:15 p.m.
Class of 1973 Class Photo
Reed House
5:15 p.m.
Class of 1983 Class Photo
Howell House
5:15 p.m.
Class of 1993 Class Photo
MacMillan House
5:45 p.m.
Class of 1963 Reception
Sidney J. Watson Arena
5:45 p.m.
Class of 1988 Reception
Jack Magee’s Pub, David Saul Smith Union
5:45 p.m.
Class of 2008 Class Photo
Baxter House (Rain time and site: 7:15 p.m. Farley Field House)
6:00 p.m.
Old Guard Lobster Bake
Moulton Union Dining Hall
6:00 p.m.
Class of 1948 Lobster Bake
Moulton Union Dining Hall
6:00 p.m.
Class of 1953 Lobster Bake
Moulton Union Dining Hall
6:00 p.m.
Class of 1958 Lobster Bake
Moulton Union Dining Hall
6:00 p.m.
Class of 2003 Class Photo
Helmreich House
6:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Reunion Photo Booth
Missed getting a candid taken at lunch? The photo booth will be open during the lobster bake at the Field House.
Farley Field House
6:15 p.m.
Class of 1963 Class Photo
Sidney J. Watson Arena
6:15 p.m.
Class of 1978 Class Photo
Schwartz Outdoor Leadership Center
6:15 p.m.
Class of 1993 Lobster Bake
Farley Field House
6:15 p.m.
Class of 1998 Class Photo
30 College Street
6:15 p.m.
Class of 2003 Lobster Bake
Farley Field House
6:30 p.m.
Class of 1978 Lobster Bake
Farley Field House
6:30 p.m.
Class of 1998 Lobster Bake
Farley Field House
6:45 p.m.
Class of 1968 Lobster Bake
Farley Field House
6:45 p.m.
Class of 1973 Lobster Bake
Farley Field House
6:45 p.m.
Class of 1988 Class Photo
Granite Polar Bear, Hyde Plaza (Rain site: Morrell Lounge, David Saul Smith Union)
7:00 p.m.
Class of 1983 Lobster Bake
Farley Field House
7:00 p.m.
Class of 1988 Lobster Bake
Boody-Johnson Lawn (Rain site: Farley Field House)
7:00 p.m.
Class of 2008 Lobster Bake
Farley Field House
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Climbing Wall
Refer to Friday’s description for details.
The Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Game Central
Refer to Friday night’s description for details.
Game Room, David Saul Smith Union (located in the corridor of the David Saul Smith Union)
7:15 p.m.
Class of 1963 Banquet
Thorne Dining Hall
7:30 p.m.
Movie Night
History meets Hollywood as Bowdoin celebrates the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. If you’re a Civil War buff, movie buff, or just looking for some downtime, come watch the movie Glory.
Beam Classroom, Visual Arts Center
After Dinner
Class Gatherings at Reunion Headquarters
All class gatherings will end no later than midnight in accordance with State of Maine alcohol regulations, which limit the total length of events that serve alcohol. Jack Magee’s Pub will remain open until 1:00 a.m.
After Dinner
Class of 1953 Post-Dinner Reception and Conversation with Thomas Pickering ’53
Howard Hall
8:00 p.m.
Class of 1988 25th Reunion House Party
The ’80s hits just keep coming at this post-lobster bake reception. Go ahead and flip up your polo shirt collar!
Quinby House
8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Reunion Piano Bar
Sing along, chat with classmates and friends, or just listen to the music.
Chamberlain Hall
9:00 p.m. – Midnight
Campus-Wide Party with Motor Booty Affair
Join alumni and friends from all years for this rollicking, retro, campus-wide party featuring “the ultimate disco party band,” Motor Booty Affair. You’ll be dancing, whether you intend to or not!
Morrell Lounge, David Saul Smith Union
Sunday, June 2
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Yoga Class
Room 301, The Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness
Before Noon
Residence Hall Check Out
Before departing campus, please return your residence hall swipe card to a drop box at the Jazz Brunch or at the Reunion Welcome Center.
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Reunion Welcome Center Open
Main Lounge, Moulton Union
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Jazz Brunch
Enjoy the perfect send-off from Reunion festivities: Sunday brunch prepared by Bowdoin’s award-winning dining service with live light jazz piano music.
Thorne Dining Hall
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Class of 1963 Farewell at the Jazz Brunch
Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Reunion Memorial Service
Attend the ecumenical service, led by Bowdoin’s director of religious and spiritual life, Robert Ives ’69, in the Bowdoin Chapel to remember Bowdoin alumni who have passed on.
Bowdoin Chapel
9:30 a.m.
Class of 1958 Brunch
Directions provided in the Class of 1958 welcome packets.
At the home of Bob ’58 and Ruth Kingsbury in Phippsburg