Parents Weekend 2008
Friday, October 31- Sunday, November 2, 2008
Parents Weekend is an opportunity for parents, grandparents, siblings and friends to visit, see and learn about life at Bowdoin. Advance registration is not required for Parents Weekend. Throughout the weekend there will be a registration table set up in the lower level of the David Saul Smith Union. The registration table will provide you with an information packet containing the full detailed schedule, dining menus, open class schedule, Parents Weekend button, (2) complimentary dining tickets, and much more.
Overnight Accommodations & Restaurant List
It is strongly recommended that arrangements for overnight accommodations be made in advance as rooms book quickly. For additional lodging information please click here or you may call the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber Office at (207) 725-8797. For a listing of area restaurants please click here.
A Highlight of Weekend Events:
Friday, October 31
Morning- Opportunities to attend classes
Ongoing- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at the dining halls
Ongoing- Open houses and tours of Bowdoin's museums and libraries
Ongoing- Career Planning information session, Financial Aid discussion, Open houses, and more!
Ongoing- Athletic competitions throughout the afternoon
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Common Hour featuring Student Group Performers
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sarah and James Bowdoin Day celebration, an academic convocation to honor student scholars. All parents are welcome to attend the ceremony featuring a keynote address; a student address; and musical performances by the Bowdoin College Music Department. A reception will follow for students, families, faculty and staff
Evening- Various opportunities to entertain your entire family including: a film showing; lively evening performances; Masque & Gown theater show; and more. Most evening performances begin at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 1
Ongoing- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at the dining halls
Ongoing- Athletic competitions throughout the day
Morning- Outdoor Adventures with the Bowdoin Outing Club. To learn more about the trips, please contact the Outing Club at (207) 725-3325
Morning- Open Discussion with President Mills and staff, Study Abroad Panel Discussion, Faculty Presentations, Open Houses, and more!
Afternoon- Bowdoin Chorus Concert and Bowdoin Chamber Choir Concert
Evening- Various opportunities to entertain your entire family including: a film showing; lively evening performances with student groups; Masque & Gown theater show; and more. Most evening performances begin at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 2
Morning- Breakfast available at the dining halls
Morning - 5K Fun Run
Ongoing- Athletic competitions throughout the day
Afternoon- Bowdoin College Concert Band performance
Questions
Please contact the Events and Summer Programs Office at (207) 725-3433 or events@bowdoin.edu for additional information or questions. Bowdoin College is committed to making its campus accessible to persons with disabilities. Individuals who have special needs should contact the Events and Summer Programs Office.