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In the latest issue:

  • The Diplomat's Craft: A talk with Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill '74.
  • First, There Was an Albatross: A history of Kent Island and how it came to be owned by Bowdoin.
  • Finding Euphoria: Meet Peter Lind '75, flavor guru at Ben & Jerry's.
  • A Commitment to Access: A talk with students and parents who will benefit from Bowdoin's new no-loan policy.
  • The Investigator: A talk with Senator George J. Mitchell '54 about his report into steroid use in Major League Baseball.
  • Web Exclusive: An interview with Rebecca Silva '11, who will take a leave of absence from Bowdoin next year to play for the Under 20 Chilean National Soccer Team.
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Current Features

The Diplomat's Craft

Christopher Hill '74

Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs Scott Hood visits with Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill '74. In addition to talking about Hill's recent diplomatic efforts in North Korea, Hood and Hill discuss lacrosse, learning to play golf, and the performance art that is diplomacy.

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First, There Was an Albatross

albatross

The Bowdoin Scientific Station on Kent Island is a place most of us know through accounts of the research and field studies that take place there. But, the history of the place, and the adventures and persistence of those who brought it to life, is a tale in itself.

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Finding Euphoria

Peter Lind '75

On a journey that began with banned cooking gear and lots of experimentation, Peter Lind '75 goes back for a second stint at a company that puts "euphoric concoctions" at the heart of its mission statement - and it's his job to come up with them.

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A Commitment to Access

A new no-loan policy opens the doors to Bowdoin - and to choices beyond - even wider.

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The Investigator: George J. Mitchell '54

George Mitchell is no stranger to high-profile investigations. The former federal judge and member of the Bowdoin Class of 1954 rose to national prominence in 1987 as a United States...

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Web Exclusive: Q&A With Rebecca Silva '11

Rebecca Silva '11

Bowdoin women's soccer midfielder/forward Rebecca Silva '11, who was born in Santiago, Chile, and holds dual citizenship, will take a leave of absence from Bowdoin next year to play for the Under 20 Chilean National Team.

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