Shain leaves admissions post in June
By NICK DAY, ORIENT STAFFAfter two years at the helm of Bowdoin admissions, William Shain has left the College. Shain's departure was announced in an e-mail on June 5 by President Barry Mills to faculty, staff, Trustees, and members of the Alumni Council. In the statement, Mills explained that Shain, who had admitted the Classes of 2011 and 2012 in his post as dean of admissions and financial aid, was leaving the College on June 30.
Mills declines to add name to 'Amethyst'
By NAT HERZ, ORIENT STAFFPresident Barry Mills has declined to sign the Amethyst Initiative, a national petition of college and university presidents that aims to invigorate discussion about changing the legal drinking age.
Cars banned for future first-year classes
By CATI MITCHELL, ORIENT STAFFFirst years who drive to campus next fall will have to send their cars back home. In a continued to effort to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility, first-year students beginning with the class of 2013 will no longer be allowed to bring cars to campus. The decision will help to eliminate approximately 100 cars from campus.
After 10 years at museum, Kline will leave in October
By MARY HELEN MILLER, ORIENT STAFFAfter serving as director of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art for almost exactly 10 years, Katy Kline will step down from the position in October.
