The Bowdoin Orient
Volume CXXXIX, Number 10
November 20, 2009
Events on Campus This Week
Friday
November 20, 2009
“The Amazing Chickadee Brain: Stem Cells and Adult Neurogenesis”
Bowdoin’s 2009 Coastal Studies Scholar Diane Lee, an associate professor at the University of California, Long Beach, will speak.
Main Lounge, Moulton Union. 12:30 p.m.
“Proud of My Whole Self: Intersections of Identity in the LGBTIQ Community”
A day-long discussion on sexual orientation and identity will begin with a roundtable conversation led by Bowdoin faculty members and continue with events throughout the day.
Lancaster Lounge, Moulton Union. 3:30 p.m.
“Musical Flora and Fauna”
Professor of Music Robert K. Greenlee will direct a performance by the Bowdoin Chamber Choir.
Bowdoin Chapel. 4 p.m.
“Rhinoceros”
Brenna Nicely ’10 will direct the Masque & Gown production of Eugene Ionesco’s 1959 play.
Wish Theater, Memorial Hall. 7 p.m.
“Pick Up the Mic”
The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity will screen the 2006 documentary about homophobia in American music and communities.
Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center. 8 p.m.
Saturday
November 21, 2009
“Native Americans in Higher Education”
In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, Consortium for Faculty Diversity Pre-Dissertation Fellow Chad Uran will speak.
Main Lounge, Moulton Union. 1 p.m.
“Musical Flora and Fauna”
Bowdoin Chapel. 3 p.m.
Passamaquody/Penobscot Dinner
The Native American Students Association (NASA) will host a dinner celebrating the food and culture of the local Passamaquody and Penobscot tribes.
Great Room, 30 College Street. 7 p.m.
Dodgeball Tournament
Bowdoin Student Government will sponsor a tournament, with entry fees going towards adopting a family of polar bears.
Sargent and Morrell Gymnasiums. 7 p.m.
“Rhinoceros”
Wish Theater, Memorial Hall. 7 p.m.
Live Band Swing Dance
The Polar Bear Swing Dance Club will sponsor a night of dancing with music by swing band Eight to the Bar.
Morrell Lounge, Smith Union. Lesson 7 p.m. and Open Dance 8 p.m. – Midnight.
Sunday
November 22, 2009
Bowdoin Concert Band
Sponsored by the Music Department, John P. Morneau will direct a performance by the Bowdoin Concert Band.
Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall. 2 p.m.
Sunday Night Church Service
Bowdoin Chapel. 7 p.m.
Monday
November 23, 2009
“What Made Humans Modern: The Origins of Art and Symbolism”
Contributing Correspondent for “Science” magazine and Professor of Journalism at Boston University Michael Balter will speak.
Room 315, Searles Science Building. 7 p.m.
Tuesday
November 24, 2009
“Contemplative Pedagogy in Higher Education”
Visiting Instructor of Education Kathryn Byrnes will speak as part of the continuing Faculty Seminar Series.
Main Lounge, Moulton Union. Noon.
Get Walking!
Human Resources will sponsor a group exercise walk to Thornton Oaks Retirement Community and back, a distance of 2.8 miles.
Front Steps, Bowdoin Chapel. Noon.
Thanksgiving Break
Classes will resume on Monday, November 30, at 8 a.m.
Bowdoin Campus. 4 p.m.
Wednesday
November 25, 2009
Thanksgiving Break Dining Notice
Regular dining board plans will end after lunch, and limited dining service will be available at Thorne Dining Hall throughout vacation, excluding Thanksgiving Day. Students must pay for meals at the door (lunch for $8 and dinner for $9.50). Normal dining board service will continue at brunch on Sunday 11/29.
Dining Halls.
Thursday
November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving Day
Happy Thanksgiving!