The Bowdoin Orient
Volume CXXXIX, Number 10
November 20, 2009
NEWS
ED I apps projected to rise by five percent
By LINDA KINSTLER, ORIENT STAFFThough the total is still being tallied, the number of Early Decision I (ED I) applications appears to be up from last year. As of yesterday, the Office of Admissions reported that they had received a total of 506 applications. Judging from this initial volume, Interim Dean of Admissions Scott Meiklejohn projected a five percent increase in total ED I applications, totaling somewhere between 520 and 525—though the numbers are still moving as many applications are pending completion.
Gender-neutral housing discussed
By PIPER GROSSWENDT, ORIENT STAFFOn Tuesday afternoon, 12 students joined Director of Residential Life Mary Pat McMahon and Associate Director of Housing Operations Lisa Rendall to discuss the possibility of adopting a gender-neutral housing policy at Bowdoin. The students engaged McMahon and Rendall in conversation for the full hour of the meeting, held in the Baxter House common room, discussing the desire and need for a gender-neutral housing policy and the potential consequences such a policy might have on the campus.
35 students cancel OCS plans, housing crunch here to stay
By ZOë LESCAZE, ORIENT STAFFForty-five more students were planning to study abroad in the spring than the fall this year. All but ten of those students, however, have changed their minds. The Office of Residential Life did not expect these students to be on campus next semester and is adjusting its plans accordingly.
Professors, dean reinstate in-class course evaluations
By SAM VITELLO, ORIENT STAFFWhile finals loom on the horizon, students are not the only ones undergoing evaluation this semester. In fact, at least 10 professors this term opted to participate in an Ongoing Learning Evaluation (OLE) this semester. OLEs, which can occur at any point during a semester at the request of professors who want the critique, allow professors to hear candidly and from their students about how the course is going.
Alternative Winter Break doubles forces
By ELIZABETH MAYBANK, ORIENT STAFFThough this is only the second year that the program has been offered, Bowdoin's Alternative Winter Break saw a two-fold increase in applications. Acceptance letters went out this past weekend, admitting twelve students to the program.
Demystifying the myths: course registration cards
By SETH WALDER, ORIENT STAFFAs students navigated course selection this week in anticipation of the deadline at 5 p.m. yesterday, they were faced with a question: what is the best way to fill out a registration card to get first choice courses? Theories abound, according to Registrar Christine Cote, and students typically attempt a number of techniques they believe will ensure as many first-choices as possible.
BSG debriefed on College’s carbon neutrality plan, passes four proposals
By MARIYA ILYAS, ORIENT STAFFThe Environmental Studies Program and Sustainable Bowdoin made a carbon neutrality presentation to Bowdoin Student Government (BSG) at its Wednesday meeting. "We have been meeting for a year and a half trying to put a plan together," said Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration & Treasurer Catherine Longley. "What you're going to see tonight is the end product of that work."