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Joseph McKeen Center for the Common Good

Online Organization Registration for Common Good Day 2009 is Available

Story posted June 23, 2009

This year Common Good Day will be Saturday, September 12, 2009.  In 2008 we had over 500 participants volunteering with over 60 different organizations in the greater Brunswick area.  If your organization would like to submit a project for Common Good Day, please click the registration link below.  The deadline for project registration is Thursday, July 30, 2009

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Reflections: 2009 Alternative Spring Break Trips

Story posted June 24, 2009

This past March, 90 Bowdoin students spent their spring breaks volunteering in communities across the United States as well as internationally. Read their reflections about their experiences here.

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May Service Trip to Louisiana

Story posted June 15, 2009

During the week of May 24th a group of six students, one staff, and one community partner traveled to Louisiana to help with a Habitat for Humanity build along the Gulf Coast.

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Strong Ties Connect Alums on Guatemala Service Trip

Story posted May 28, 2009

Bowdoin alumnae and alumni spanning the Class of '76 to the Class of '07 traveled together for a week of service at Safe Passage, an organization founded by Hanley Denning '92, and dedicated to helping Guatemala's poorest children.

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Bridge to Kids Days 2009

Story posted May 12, 2009

Children from local elementary schools visit campus to celebrate their mentoring relationships with Bowdoin students.

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Service and Public Engagement Awards Announced

Story posted April 29, 2009

President Mills presents this year's service and public engagement awards to Bowdoin students, faculty, staff and community members in recognition of their commitment to the common good.

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Courses and Research: Champion Explores Impact of Chess on Classroom Learning

Story posted April 16, 2009

Jason Spector '09, champion chess player, teaches chess to students at Woodside Elementary School while considering the impacts of chess on academic achievement.

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