The Bowdoin Orient
Volume CXXXVIII, Number 24
May 1, 2009
Events on Campus This Week
Friday
May 1, 2009
“Redefining the Common Good After Communism”
Through a series of panels comprised of professors from the United States and Canada, this conference will explore conceptions of the common good in contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe. Univerity of Chicago Professor Emeritus of Political Science Ronald Suny will deliver the keynote address, “Capitalism and the Common Good: What’s Left of Marx.”
Main Lounge, Moulton Union. 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Address: Main Lounge, Moulton Union. 7:30 p.m.
Student Employee Recognition Ceremony
All members of the Bowdoin community are welcome to attend this reception honoring the College’s student employees. The Student Employment Office will also recognize a Student Employee of the Year.
Morrell Lounge, Smith Union. 9:30 a.m.
Lunchbreak Concert
Student musicians will perform pieces for classical guitar, viola, and piano. Attendees are encouraged to bring a bag lunch.
Tillotson Room, Gibson Hall. 12 p.m.
A Cappella Spring Concert
All six a cappella ensembles will sing in their final group performance of the school year. Free tickets are available at the Smith Union Information Desk and at the door.
Pickard Theater, Memorial Hall. 7 p.m.
Bowdoin Chorus and Orchestra
The Bowdoin Chorus, directed by Anthony Antolini ‘63, will sing Cherubini’s “Requiem in C Minor” while the Orchestra, directed by Roland Vasquez, will play Mendelssohn’s “Hebrides Overture”.
Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall. 7 p.m.
“The Thin Man”
The Bowdoin Film Society will present this 1934 comic detective film starring William Powell and Myrna Loy as a flirtatious couple. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.
Smith Auditorium, Sills Hall. 7 p.m.
“Vermillion”
Students will perform dances choreographed by Elizabeth Jones ’09 as part of her independent study in choreography.
Wish Theater, Memorial Hall. 8 p.m.
Saturday
May 2, 2009
RoboCup U.S. Open Championship
The Bowdoin Northern Bites RoboCup team, a group that builds humanoid soccer-playing robots, will defend its title at the 2009 United States Open.
Watson Arena. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Community Lunch
Senior Aspen Gavenus will facilitate two lunches that will bring students, faculty, staff , and community residents together in a picturesque space on campus. Soup and bread will be provided.
Corner of Longfellow Avenue and Coffi n Street. 12 p.m. Sunday: Walkway between 6 and 8 Potter Street. 12 p.m.
Bowdoin Chorus and Orchestra
The Bowdoin Chorus will sing Cherubini’s “Requiem in C Minor” while the Orchestra will play Mendelssohn’s “Hebrides Overture”.
Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall. 7 p.m.
Sunday
May 3, 2009
RoboCup U.S. Open Championship Finals
The final competition of the RoboCup Championship will determine which team will hold the 2009 United States title.
Watson Arena. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday
May 4, 2009
Pub Trivia
Show your knowledge of random facts in this competition. Food and prizes will be provided.
Jack Magee’s Pub. 7 p.m.
Tuesday
May 5, 2009
Jazz Ensembles and the Polar Jazz Big Band
Bowdoin’s jazz groups will give a semester-culminating concert.
Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday
May 6, 2009
Honors Day
Students will receive accolades for outstanding academic accomplishments.
Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall. 7 p.m.
Longfellows Concert
The Longfellows will give their last performance of the school year.
Chapel. 8:30 p.m.
Thursday
May 7, 2009
“Celebrating Campus-Community Partnerships for the Common Good”
This symposium will highlight the involvement of Bowdoin students in community service projects in Brunswick and the Downeast region.
Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library. 1:30 p.m.
“Representing the Revolutionary Atlantic”
Katherine Finnegan ’09 will speak in conjunction with the Museum of Art’s exhibition titled “Third-Party Politics: Britain, France, and America in an Age of Revolution.”
Center Gallery, Museum of Art. 4:30 p.m.
Brass Night
Bowdoin’s brass ensembles will perform in their final group concert of the academic year.
Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall. 8 p.m.