Family Weekend
Family Weekend 2024 will take place October 18-20!
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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾’s Family Weekend is an opportunity for families and friends to connect with campus and to learn about life at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾. We look forward to welcoming you to campus during Maine's most vibrant time of year.
Participate in the Polar Bear Pursuit!
Find a Bear, win a prize
Questions?
Please contact the Office of Events and Summer Programs at events@bowdoin.edu or (207) 725-3433. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Some of the major events include:
Friday, October 18: An opportunity to attend open classes, various open houses and info sessions, a lecture with Amanda Adeleye, MD (12:30 p.m.), the President's Summer Research Symposium (1:45 p.m.) and the Sarah and James ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Day ceremony (4:00 p.m.).
Saturday, October 19: Q&A with the President and Deans (9:00 a.m.), various , Chili & Chowder Tasting (3:00 p.m.) and the Student Group Performance Showcase (7:00 p.m.).
Sunday, October 20: Jazz Brunch in Thorne (10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.—tickets required and will be available on a first-come first-served basis at the Welcome Center).
Helpful Links and Resources
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Livestreamed Events
- Visitor Resources (Lodging in the area, Brunswick Downtown Association, dining ideas, and more)
- Parking, and Campus Maps
- Your Guide to Adventure, by the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Outing Club