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Romance Languages

Prizes

Philip C. Bradley Spanish Prize

This prize, established by classmates and friends in memory of Philip C. Bradley '66, is awarded to outstanding students in Spanish language and literature. (1982) Recipients

Goodwin French Prize

This prize, established by the Reverend Daniel Raynes Goodwin 1832, A.M. 1835, D.D. 1853, is awarded to the best scholar in French. (1890) Recipients

Eaton Leith French Prize

The annual income of a fund, established by James M. Fawcett III '58 in honor of Eaton Leith, Professor of Romance Languages, is awarded to that member of the sophomore and junior class who, by his or her proficiency and scholarship, achieves outstanding results in the study of French literature. (1962) Recipients

Charles Harold Livingston Honors Prize in French

This prize, established by former students and friends of Charles Harold Livingston, Longfellow Professor of Romance Languages, upon the occasion of his retirement, is awarded to encourage independent scholarship in the form of honors theses in French. (1956) Recipients

Romance Languages Prize - Sophomore Prize in Spanish

This prize, an anonymous gift from a Bowdoin alumna, is awarded annually to a sophomore Spanish major for demonstrated excellence and dedication to the study of Spanish. Recipients

Dante Prize in Italian

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Raimondi Prize in Italian

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Faculty Prizes

Sydney B. Karofsky Prize

The prize was established by members of the Karofsky family, including Peter S. Karofsky '62, Paul I. Karofsky '66 and David M. Karofsky '93. It honors distinction in teaching by untenured members of the faculty. The prize is awarded annually to a teacher who "best demonstrates the ability to impart knowledge, inspire enthusiasm and stimulate intellectual curiosity." ( Bowdoin 71.1 (Fall 1999): 9)

In addition to recognition for their contributions to the academic program, Karofsky Prize winners deliver an address at the following Honors Day, an annual program celebrating the extraordinary academic and extracurricular achievement of Bowdoin students. It is conferred by the Dean for Academic Affairs in consultation with the Committee on Appointments, Promotion and Tenure.

Karofsky Faculty Encore Lecture

Each semester the Karofsky faculty encore lecture features a Bowdoin faculty member chosen by members of the senior class honoring him or her as a teacher and role model.