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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 

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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

Celebrate and Explore ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾

Sarah and James ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Day
Sarah and James ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Day
Every Friday during Family Weekend is Sarah and James ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Day, the College’s annual recognition of scholarship and academic life. This year, the day will be celebrated with a ceremony in Pickard Theater, Memorial Hall at 4:00 p.m. on October 18. Families, guests, and members of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ community are welcome to attend. Visit this special webpage to celebrate student scholarly achievement.

Live Q&A for Admitted Students and Families: Cocurricular Programs
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ hosted a live Q & A for admitted students and their families, featuring members of our community that help to engage students in cocurricular programs, including Off-Campus Study, the McKeen Center for the Common Good, Pre-Health Advising, the Baldwin Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Center for Career Exploration and Development.

Video from Family Weekend 2022

showcasing the sights, thrills, and activities that Family Weekend 2022 had to offer!

Continuity in Teaching and Learning at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Panel Discussion
Continuity in Teaching and Learning at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Panel Discussion
on the continuity in teaching and learning at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ with Richard Broene, professor of chemistry; Jeremiah Brown ’23; Kathryn Byrnes, director of the Baldwin Center for Learning and Teaching; Michael Cato, senior vice president and chief information officer; and moderated by Claudia Marroquin ’06, senior vice president and dean of admission and student aid.

Virtual Tours

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Campus Tours
Stroll through , experience the , and visit the .
Susan Dwight Bliss Room
Susan Dwight Bliss Room
The Bliss Room is located on the second floor of Hubbard Hall and has been a treasure of the College since 1945. .
Schiller Coastal Studies Center
Schiller Coastal Studies Center
Experience the beauty of Casco Bay through an aerial tour of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾’s 118-acre facility on Orr’s Island.
Haunted ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾
Haunted ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾
Learn eerie legends narrated by historic ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ characters and visit the most reputedly haunted buildings on this created by David Francis, author of Haunted ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ College.

Around Campus

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ College Museum of Art
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ College Museum of Art
From permanent collection installations to special exhibitions, there's always something new at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ College Museum of Art! Visit the BCMA website for details.
Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum
Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum
Discover the Arctic Museum’s beautiful virtual exhibitions, explore spectacular online collections, and enjoy Arctic-related movies and music recommended by the staff.
Special Collections & Archives
Special Collections & Archives
Delve into Special Collections & Archives’ , , and of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾’s copy of Audubon’s Birds of America.
Autumn on the Quad
Autumn on the Quad
Sunny skies, crisp fall air, and autumn foliage on the Quad are Family Weekend essentials. If you can't make it to campus, we’ll .
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Favorite ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Dining Recipes
Family Weekend wouldn’t be complete without enjoying food from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾’s award-winning Dining Services. This year they’re sharing their top ten most requested recipes for you to enjoy no matter how far you may be from Brunswick.
Campus Events Calendar
Campus Events Calendar
happening throughout campus over the weekend and throughout the year.