Common Hour Fall 2005

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Common Hour

"The common hour provides a space in the calendar for all members of the College to participate together in an event and, in doing so, will help knit us together more strongly as a community." - Craig McEwen, Dean for Academic Affairs

Beginning in Fall 2004 the Common Hour format will be refocused to increase attendance and enhance the program. Instead of being scheduled each week, Common Hour will now occur every other Friday while classes are in session. For those weeks when a Common Hour gathering is not held, that 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. time slot will remain unscheduled, with the hope that departments and programs will use the hour to engage students and colleagues in conversation and activities.

Friday, September 9, 2005

Karofsky Faculty Encore Lecture

Presented by Professor Richard Morgan, "What’s a Conservative, Daddy? (All you’ll ever need to know)"

Location: Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center

Friday, September 23, 2005

Paul Rusesabagina, Real Life Hero of Hotel Rwanda

Ten years ago, as the country of Rwanda descended into madness, one man made a promise to protect the family he loved - and ended up finding the courage to save over 1200 people. Hotel Rwanda, nominated for three Academy Awards, tells the inspiring story of real-life hero Paul Rusesabagina.

Location: Pickard Theater
Tickets required and will be available at the Smith Union Information Desk beginning September 9th. Bowdoin ID required.

Friday, October 14, 2005

Stanley Crouch, Jazz Critic & Essayist

Stanley Crouch is an outspoken critic, columnist, novelist, and essayist. He is perhaps best known for his jazz criticism and his novel Don't the Moon Look Lonesome?

Location: Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center

Friday, October, 28 2005

Student Performances, Parents Weekend

This special Common Hour will feature performances by Bowdoin’s very talented student performing groups. You are sure to be inspired and entertained!

Location: Morrell Gymnasium

Friday, November 11, 2005

Student Chamber Ensemble Concert

Please join us for a relaxing afternoon listening to the wonderful music of the Student Chamber Ensembles Concert performed by students in the Bowdoin Music Department.

Location: Tillotson Room, Gibson Hall

Friday, December 2, 2005

Katha Pollitt - Columnist

Katha Pollitt is one of two female columnists at The Nation and a reliable voice of sanity, feminism, and humor. She is well known for her sharp and provocative analyses of popular culture and politics.

Location: Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center