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Welcome! YALP focuses on offering programs which help Seniors transition to life beyond Bowdoin. Seniors are invited to learn how to stay involved post-graduation by attending the programs listed at right. Bowdoin Alumni returning to campus will also share their wisdom on real world issues such as networking, finances, health care, and insurance.

Scott Meiklejohn Discusses Admission Priorities with YALP

Story posted March 21, 2011

Thursday, February 3rd- Scott Meiklejohn, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, took a break from reading applications to meet with YALPers.  He discussed the priorities of the College in their pursuit of a class of “well-rounded class of individuals.”

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President Barry Mills Meets with YALPERS

Story posted March 10, 2011

President Mills kicked off YALP's 2011 Speaker Series with a very transparent perspective of his role and vision for Bowdoin.

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Jeff Goldenberg '77 Hosts YALP Dinner

Story posted January 10, 2011

On Monday, November 15, YALP teamed up with the Finance Society to host Jeff Goldenberg for dinner and a lively discussion in the Cram Alumni House. Jeff graduated from Bowdoin in 1977 and, after graduating from Columbia Business School, he joined Goldman Sachs full time.

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Seniors Prepare for Life After Bowdoin

Story posted April 16, 2010

In a Tax Day special, members of the Class of 2010 enjoyed a panel discussion featuring William Lund '77, Director of Maine's Office of Consumer Credit Regulation, Cindy Bessmer, Manager of Human Resource Services, and Steve Joyce, Director of Student Aid.

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Senior-Alumni Networking Event

Story posted April 12, 2010

On Friday, April 9, graduating seniors gathered with Bowdoin Alumni to network and discuss opportunities to remain active with Bowdoin as alumni.

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Barry Mills '72 Meets with YALPERS

Story posted April 07, 2010

On Thursday April 1, Barry Mills spoke to the members of the Young Alumni Leadership Program about his role as President of Bowdoin College. President Mills established a relaxed and casual atmosphere in the Cram Alumni Barn, in which he spoke personably to current Seniors about everything from his time as a Bowdoin student, to his career in corporate law in New York City, and finally about his progressive involvement in Bowdoin, culminating in his position as President.


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Bill Torrey Meets with YALP

Story posted March 05, 2010

In a very personal presentation about his time in Planning and Development at Bowdoin, Bill Torrey spoke to members of YALP about something we usually don't see as students - fundraising. In his 22 years at the College, Torrey has seen a lot of changes in social life on campus and reflected on the anger that many students felt regarding Bowdoin's decision to close the fraternity system.

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Scott Meiklejohn Meets with YALP

Story posted March 05, 2010

Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Scott Meiklejohn, took some time out of his busy schedule to address YALP on Thursday, February 18th. At a time when Admissions officers concentrate on reading all applications before the month-long committee begins, he talked to the group about the priorities of the institution – attracting the best and the brightest students to the College and making a Bowdoin education available for all qualified.

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Dean Judd Meets with YALP

Story posted February 18, 2010

On Tuesday, February 9th the Dean for Academic Affairs, Cristle Collins-Judd, spoke to YALP in the Cram Alumni Barn. Dean Judd explained that, in her position, she oversees numerous college departments, including the museums, the research centers, the Center for Learning and Technology, the Registrar's Office, and the College's libraries …

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Brad Hunter '78 Addresses YALPERS

Story posted February 17, 2010

Last Sunday, YALP kicked off its speaker series with Brad Hunter'78. A Maine native, Mr …

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YALP '10 Convenes

Story posted January 13, 2010

The Young Alumni Leadership Program kicked off it's 2009-2010 schedule on December 10 with a wine and cheese reception. This group of approximately 25 seniors will educate the rest of the senior class on opportunities to stay engaged with Bowdoin following graduation …

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Upcoming Events

All events are held in the Cram Alumni House Council Room unless otherwise noted.



  • Thursday, March 31 @ 7:00PM - Katy Longley
  • Thursday, April 7 @ 7:00PM - Tim Foster
  • Friday, April 8 @ Noon -  Life 101: "Moving to a New City" - Daggett Lounge
  • Friday, April 8 @ 5:00PM - Senior - Alumni Social - Daggett Lounge email oag@bowdoin.edu to register
  • Thursday, April 14 @ 7:00PM- Life 101: "Your First Job & Dollars and Sense: Post Bowdoin" - Daggett Lounge